QFM High Performance Street and Track Pads!

[gslrallysport]

http://gslrallysport.com/shop/pics/QFM_pads3.jpg

QFM's Performance Street pads fall into two compounds. The first is the HPX pad which is a perfect choice for street cars looking for excellent braking performance whilst retaining all the qualities of a good street pad. The HPX pads are ideal for high performance street cars looking for higher working temperatures with reduced fade, and also for Four Wheel Drives or vehicles looking to enhance their towing capacity or safety.The HPX pads unlike many pads in this performance range are virtually dust free, whilst maintaining low rotor wear.

QFM's second high performance street pad is the A1RM compound and provides QFM with its club sport track pad. It is ideal for high performance street cars that take to the track to test the limits, whilst still being a streetable pad. The A1RM is ideal for club level rally and hill climb where brakes are required right from the first corner!

SPECIFICATIONS
Formulation - Cold Friction - High Friction - Temperature ©
HPX - 0.41 - 0.42 - 0-550
A1RM - 0.40 - 0.48 - 0-780

For all the latest reports on QFM's Performance Pads checkout:
QFM Performance Website with URL'd customer feedback!!! (http://www.qfmperformance.com) <<<--- Clicky!

HPX - $79 per axle set front or rear
A1RM - $119 per axle set front or rear

ALSO IF YOUR CAR ISN'T LISTED ABOVE give us a bell as we have the largest range of QFM Performance Pads on the shelf ready to go. Everything from VB-VE Commodores, to AE86 Sprinters, to Alfa Romeos to Mazda 323s and plenty more we have on the shelf.

As always, any question or dramas feel free to give us a bell, payment can either be credit card or direct deposit.

For more information checkout http://www.qfmperformance.com or give us a bell on 1300 884 836.

[gslrallysport]

Some of the latest feedback on QFM pads:

A1RM

Well I've just got back from Oz where I spent 2000km's driving on a new set of A1RM pads from gslrallysport.

These are an excellent road-track day pad and a good compromise for those that want one pad to everything!!! Much cheaper then Brands* A, B, C, D etc and as good or better...

IMHO these are excellent, very cheap (mine were about $120 for the fronts IIRC) and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!

If you want a new set of sport pads these are the pad to get!

* GSL RallySport will not publish comparison's between name brands, for the actual brands compared, please click the below link!http://www.opelaus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19733


As to the A1RM pads, I searched and tried many types and brands to keep pace with my motorsport work, and all came up short of my expectations for the Heavyweight VE Calais-V.

I went to GSL and they were oh so helpful. They advised a set of A1RM and I subsequently fitted and have never looked back (I do run Castrol SRF fluid). The pads are awesome once bedded in.

They don't squeel, they are reasonably dust free, perform very well when cold and around town driving, but awesome on the track and twisties.

Plus the pads are reasonably cheap in comparison to some I have had on the car.

I will certainly be getting another set when these ones wear out.

Petehttp://www.brisbanecommodore.com/forum/showpost.php?p=228883&postcount=4

HPX

By the way those pads I put on (front & rear) are bloody excellent. I already had another performance police spec pad, and apart from being dusty as all hell they stopped well. There is a definant improvement even on those!

Unfortunatly I didnt get to clean the wheels but I can see the fingerprints on the chrome are still there after a week. They dont seem to grind or squeal, and I think they have a better initial bite then as you increase pressure pull the old girl up smoothly and purposefully (if that makes sense). Brilliant stuff from pads that cost less than half the price, and are locally made.

Happy as a pig in sh$t. Infact hapy enough to buy a second set to have sit in the shed for next time!http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/612250-post6.html


I have been running the HPX on the front of the convertible for a couple of months now. I have not noticed any dust and the difference to whatever pads were there before is that they perform near 100% from the very first application!
http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showpost.php?p=819941&postcount=17

For more info and reports (with links!) checkout http://www.qfmperformance.com

Cheers,
Greg

[gslrallysport]

*** August QFM Special ***

Until the end of the August (or sold out) we're having a special on a few QFM pad packages to suit certain applications!

JZA80 Supra 2pot/1pot
8 x Front and rear A1RM, $218 delivered! (RRP $308 delivered)
2 x Front A1RM and rear HPX, $178 delivered! (RRP $258 delivered)

S13 SR20DET 180SX Silvia
12 x Front A1RM and rear HPX, $178 delivered! (RRP $258 delivered)

VE Commodore
5 x Front and Rear HPX, $138 delivered! (RRP $208 delivered)

JA, JB, JD Mistubishi Starion
5 x Front A1RM, $99 delivered (RRP $159 delivered)

JDM AE86 Sprinter
5 x Rear A1RM, $99 delivered (RRP $159 delivered)

VB-VS Commodore, EF-BA Falcon
5 x Rear A1RM, $99 delivered (RRP $159 delivered)

Any questions feel free to give us a bell on 1300 884 836.

Regards,
Greg

[gslrallysport]

A1RM Fitted to a Mitsubishi Legnum (Think Evo 5, but with 200kg more weight!)

I've got A1RM front pads with slotted rotors and they are great. Makes stock brakes (in my other legnum) feel like they don't work much at all. Very impressed!!
http://ozvr4.com/forums/showpost.php?p=114621&postcount=104

[gslrallysport]

A1RM Fitted To Skyline!

I have used them [A1RM] on my old R32 which had seen the track a few times and they were AWESOME!!! They are indeed low dust and relatively kind to the rotors for the kind of pad they are...can't recommend them highly enough...
http://www.supraforums.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=927757&postcount=2

[gslrallysport]

*** VE HSV and Turbo JZA Supra (4/2 pot) QFM Pads Now Available!!! ***

Exclusive to GSL RallySport, now in stock!

VE HSV (And VZ HSV with AP 6 pot front and 4 pot rear)
Front A1RM - $179
Rear A1RM - $179

Turbo Supra (4/2 pot)
Front HPX $119
Rear HPX $119
Front A1RM $179
Rear A1RM $179

For more information, checkout http://www.qfmperformance.com, or give us a call on 1300 884 836.

Regards,
Greg

[gslrallysport]

More Outstanding Feedback on A1RM!!!

A1RM are fantastic, more bite than a standard pad when dead cold, and only get better when they get hot, and better still when they start to smoke up and the rotors go blue!

Bendix Ultimate's which I had before these for roughly the same price are absolutely terrible in comparison. Pads aren't noisy, basically the A1RM is awesome, will buy again in the future!
http://nissansilvia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=392148&view=findpost&p=5238434

[gslrallysport]

Pretty Much Says It All...

nothing bad to say about the QFM pads except they're not free!
http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/1256358-post4.html

[markimak]

hey greg can i get prices on pads for a 06-07 wrx non brembos please. both a1rm and hpx

[gslrallysport]

Hi mate,

HPX are $79 per axle set, A1RM $119 per axle set. Both in stock for both front and rear.

Regards,
Greg

[All-hope-is-gone]

i want some of these for my colt..

[gslrallysport]

We've currently got both front and rear A1RM on the shelf to suit the R Colt, $119 per axle set, free shipping if you order both front and rear, or else $8 per set individually.

HPX is on order, and due 2-3 weeks.

Regards,
Greg

[gslrallysport]

A1RM Fitted to an S14!

I used these pads on my S14... held up well! Similar in pad feel to Ferrodo DS2500s but without the hefty price tag :)
http://nissansilvia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=402194&view=findpost&p=5383135

[All-hope-is-gone]

i am sold

[gslrallysport]

Easiest way to order is to PM me your details, full name, delivery address (preferably a work or business address!!), contact number and email and I can fire you through an invioce with direct depost details, or else credit card over the phone is also available, 1300 884 836.

Regards,
Greg

[All-hope-is-gone]

thanks mate i will do that

[gslrallysport]

More positive feedback from HPX users!

HPX Pads received Greg- fantastic delivery speed!!
Bedded them in last night and i can say i'm VERY impressed. They have more bight and better co efficient than the RB74's i was previously using with better pedal modulation.
http://ozvr4.com/forums/showpost.php?p=128036&postcount=134

[gslrallysport]

QFM HPX Pads Fitted To An Import Legnum VR4!

Got my HPX pads bedded in now and they are very impressive. Progressive and pull up very smoothly, or VERY quick if you really want. They also produce stuff all dust and aren't noisy at all with my slotted rotors either. For the money these are excellent pads and much more confidence inspiring than the crappy pads that were on for compliance.
http://ozvr4.com/forums/showpost.php?p=128172&postcount=136

[gslrallysport]

Another case of QFM A1RM for the win!

The QFM A1RM pads were a huge step up in pedal feel and control-ability...No more dead pedal, locking, ABS interference etc. The HPX pads I know nothing about but heard good things.

IMHO, if your ever doing a track day or maybe just hard driving, A1RM are the way to go...
http://www.opelaus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=491727&postcount=19

[stylo]

G'day, has anyone actually replaced their stock RColt pads (front or rear) with the A1RM's ? How are they ? All the reviews from other users sound real good but it would be nice to get some reviews from RColt owners.

Cheers

[Rallimags]

G'day, has anyone actually replaced their stock RColt pads (front or rear) with the A1RM's ? How are they ? All the reviews from other users sound real good but it would be nice to get some reviews from RColt owners.

Cheers

Stylo, I have replaced my pads with the A1rms, but i also had to change discs as well because the originals were rooted in 30,000km. all i can say is they are absolutely brilliant. Greg from rallisport knows his stuff and they have excellent service.

I run the street compound on the rears, just for your info.

hope that helps.

[stylo]

Thanks for sharing Rallimags. Just had a look on members rides and it looks like you are using the slotted discs with your original caliper. Looks good.

How much were the slotted rotors ? I think there would be a few interested people :)

[gslrallysport]

Slotted RDA rotors are $185 for the pair. Used to be $179 but RDA recently had a price increase.

Oh, just for information we're currently out of stock of the front A1RM stock R Colt pads. Rear are on the shelf, but front are 3-4 weeks away as they're on a manufacturing backorder.

[Rallimags]

Thanks for sharing Rallimags. Just had a look on members rides and it looks like you are using the slotted discs with your original caliper. Looks good.

How much were the slotted rotors ? I think there would be a few interested people :)

As greg said stylo, on the price. The slotted rotors are well worth the $$, and yes I am running the standard calipers. Dead easy to install, with just the usual bedding in for a bit.

[gslrallysport]

QFM HPX on a VS Ute!

Well the QFM HPX BRAKE PADS are bedded in and I`m very happy with them.
I can really feel the better braking performance.
http://www.brisbanecommodore.com/bccc/showpost.php?p=327&postcount=2

[gslrallysport]

QFM A1RM Fitted To Honda Civic!

The pads are mostly bedded in and I must say that I am VERY impressed.
Even when I was doing the progressive bedding (60-20, 80-20) they pulled up extremely well.

Very happy, will buy again!
http://www.boostcruising.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=426820&view=findpost&p=1284761614

[Macca]

Got any stock for the evo 3 front's / fto eg the mitsubishi twin pots that filofath has?

bendix crossreference DB1223

[gslrallysport]

Hi mate,

Yep got stacks of them on the shelf. $119 per axle set in A1RM, or $79 per axle set in HPX.

Gravel spec Evo 4-9 also use those pads, so it's a common thing for us to carry.

Cheers,
Greg

[gslrallysport]

What else can you say?!

I have the A1RM's and these are by far and away the best "serious use" pads I have tried, bar none!!! If you want a high performance or track day pad these are the way to go!!!

In the SRi-T I tried EBC Green, EBC Red's, EBC Yellow's, Pagid, Ferodo DS2500 and the A1RM's win hands down!!!!! They even feel better than the Endless and Project Mu pads I have tried in my other cars...

Low dust, great pedal (the best pedal feel by a long way!), and excellent fade resistance with pedal control...

Highly recommended IMHO...
http://www.opelaus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=499917&postcount=10
;)

[gslrallysport]

QFM HPX Fitted To VT V8 Holden Calais!

My Calais was simply unstopable, brakes had no feel, no stopping power, it was no good at all. Then I discovered HPX brake pads. My car feels so much better, the car pulls up really quick with no brake noise and they don't fade at all.

THANKS GSL :yeah:
http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/1322224-post106.html

[alba]

i put my mate onto you guys... guy with a NXR coupe from WA. he's been impressed with your service :)

[gslrallysport]

Thanks for that mate, no dramas at all!

[white horse]

Would you have stock of the front A1RM stock R Colt pads now ?Can i please order a front set and payment details ?

[markimak]

hi greg
what do you have in terms of pads for a daihatsu mid 1990s G200 Charade 1.3L?
maybe rotors too? cheaper the better :D

[gslrallysport]

Would you have stock of the front A1RM stock R Colt pads now ?Can i please order a front set and payment details ?
Rears are on the shelf, fronts are on back order and I've asked QFM to let me know when they'll be ready.

[gslrallysport]

hi greg
what do you have in terms of pads for a daihatsu mid 1990s G200 Charade 1.3L?
maybe rotors too? cheaper the better :D
Pads, QFM HPX ($79) and QFM A1RM ($119) both on the shelf.

Cheap cheap... RDA pads are $30. Rotors, need to know if it's got solid ($50 each) or ventilated ($59 each).

[gslrallysport]

Rears are on the shelf, fronts are on back order and I've asked QFM to let me know when they'll be ready.
Fronts will be ready in 2 weeks.

[white horse]

Fronts will be ready in 2 weeks.

thanks !
Please let me know when you have stock on hand !

[gslrallysport]

Will do! ;)

[gslrallysport]

A1RM Fitted To Mazda!

hey just wanna thank you for the qfm a1rm pads. i raced today at oran park and didnt get any brake fade what so ever. on the track for 15minute periods and driving hard they felt great!
No link available, received via Private Message

[markimak]

Pads, QFM HPX ($79) and QFM A1RM ($119) both on the shelf.

Cheap cheap... RDA pads are $30. Rotors, need to know if it's got solid ($50 each) or ventilated ($59 each).

lol cheap cheap :D how shit are the cheap cheap pads its only a daily and im fine with the standard pads.

rotors are solid but will the vented fit.? :D

thanks greg

[gslrallysport]

lol cheap cheap :D how shit are the cheap cheap pads its only a daily and im fine with the standard pads.
The other option is QFM's normal street pad, Super X, $49, and I'd definitely take that over RDA as you'll get your money back in increased pad life.


rotors are solid but will the vented fit.? :D
Solid rotors are $50 each. Ventilated rotors WILL fit (and I personally did it with my old G200 ;)) if you get the later model G203 ventilated calipers (cheap as from wreckers), and are $59 each.

[markimak]

The other option is QFM's normal street pad, Super X, $49, and I'd definitely take that over RDA as you'll get your money back in increased pad life.


Solid rotors are $50 each. Ventilated rotors WILL fit (and I personally did it with my old G200 ;)) if you get the later model G203 ventilated calipers (cheap as from wreckers), and are $59 each.

you have a PM :D

[gslrallysport]

QFM A1RM Fitted to JZA80 Supra!

Thought I'd add my 2c.

I recently made over my brakes with some braided lines, slotted rotors and the QFM A1RM pads. It wasn't just a pad change so I can't compare directly with the old set up however I'm bloody impressed with how the car pulls up now and I believe a lot of that is down to the new pads. The brake fade is quite minimul and significantly better than the stock Toyota pads I had on it previously. Slam on the brakes and it bites hard, time and time again. So much so that I sometimes feel if it pulled up quicker my face would somehow detach from my head and hit the windscreen like some weird crossover film between 'Gone in 60 seconds' and 'Face Off'. Unlike my old setup these certainly give me a sense of confidence through the twisties!

Either way, QFM A1RM pads = WIN
http://www.supraforums.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=970724&postcount=64

[gslrallysport]

QFM are a cheaper alternative to Ferodo DS2500!

I just got the QFM A1RM's and they went well at sandown. Greg was very helpful and delivery was only 2 days.
Very cheap for $130. I don't think I'll be spending big on pads again after how they performed at Sandown.

I will monitor the wear but I get to about 220kmh before jumping on the brakes and they felt similar to my DS2500's.
http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=169972&view=findpost&p=4916919

[gslrallysport]

Would you have stock of the front A1RM stock R Colt pads now ?Can i please order a front set and payment details ?
Front and rear A1RM pads now in stock!!! Anyone who'd like to order, just PM me your details, full name, delivery address (preferably a work or business address!!), contact number and email and I can fire you through an invoice with direct deposit details, or else credit card over the phone is also available, 1300 884 836.

Regards,
Greg

[gslrallysport]

QFM A1RM - JZA80 Supra with upgraded 4/2 pot brakes!

Well said and i couldn't agree more. I have been running with QFM A1RM pads in my RZ Supra (4/2 pot) for about two months now and i have not looked back. I previously had Project Mu's and for street and the odd track day i would not recommend anything other than the A1RM's. A fantastic, excellent performing pad from the moment you leave the garage!
http://www.supraforums.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=977866&postcount=74

[gslrallysport]

QFM A1RM For the Win!

Just a bit of feedback on the A1RM that we installed on my girlfriends car a few months back. After a number of laps at Collie where previously her Ferodo's would start to get soggy, the QFM pads were still biting hard and gave her heaps more confidence in later braking. They were also biting harder from cold, and she didn't manage to get them to fade the entire time. I had a go and I was pretty impressed for the price of the pad!
No link available, sent via Email!

[gslrallysport]

QFM A1RM fitted to Subaru WRX STi with Brembo calipers!

Hi Greg,

Quick update as promised on the A1RM's after a track day;

After missing a few track days due to extreme heat I finally got my STi out at Mallala over the weekend. It was windy and wet but I still managed to give the A1RM's a good working-over. The pad's held-up very well for the full 5 * 15min sessions held throughout the day. There are two very hard braking points at Mallala from 160+ klm/hr into a tight hair-pin - the A1RM's felt very reassuring with no brake fade at all. I couldn't be happier with the pads and will most likely order some for the rears soon.

Regards,
Mark
Sent via email, no link available

[gslrallysport]

QFM A1RM Fitted to R33 GTS-T Skyline!

Have a set of a1rm on the front of my 33 gtst, definitely excellent value for money. After a hard session I'd hardly have any stopping power with OEM pads and would have to waste time letting them cool down, with the a1rm pads on I've not yet experienced fade and have plenty of bite where the oem's would have led me in to the nearest wall!
http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=295467&view=findpost&p=4965382

[gslrallysport]

QFM HPX High Performance Street Pads fitted to Mazda 6 MPS AWD!

Clocked up a few kilometres now and still pretty impressed, especially with the pedal feel.

I believe the new pads saved me from a mess today, I was driving at just under 60 kph beside a truck turning left in the the left lane (Bathurst RTA) when a Holden Rodeo pulled out in front of the truck. Spectacular quick stop with no dramas, just a few of those in and out words from my usually sedate co-pilot.

Virtually no dust - great
Terrific initial response on pedal

Thanks QFM & GSL RallySport - It would not have pulled up in time with the stock pads.
http://www.ozmpsclub.com/forum/gsl-rallysport-detailing-info-comments-questions/1970-qfm-high-performance-street-track-pads-3.html#post75096

[markimak]

which pad is that guy (prev post) using? hes getting no dust im getting a shit load lol.

also paid for the charade pads. bout time. 1st day off work. spent it paying bills catching up with centrelink and on the xbox. love christmas holidays!

merry christmas greg

[gslrallysport]

He's on HPX... as it says in the post :p

The Charade pads will be at your door in about an hour! ;)

Merry Christmas to you too mate! :)

[gslrallysport]

QFM A1RM Fitted to Toyota JZX100 Turbo Chaser!

A bit of an update guys. Have just fitted set of the A1RM pads to my 100 today, and taken it around the streets to bed them in.. and my god the improvement over the pads that were in it previously (presume OEM pads) is amazing. The responsiveness of brake pedal is awesome, even when they are still pretty cold. Haven't had chance to take it for a proper hills run, so we'll see how they perform there but is all very promising!
http://www.jzx100.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=5338&view=findpost&p=65063

[gslrallysport]

QFM A1RM Fitted to Toyota JZX100 Turbo Chaser! (Different one!)

Just came back from a track day with the A1RM Pads up the front. They held up VERY well and continued to do so throughout the day. Worth buying!
http://www.jzx100.com/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=5338&view=findpost&p=65083

[gslrallysport]

QFM HPX Fitted to VL Commodore!

First of all the customer service is GREAT, along with the advice, quick replies to e-mails and postage times etc. etc. I couldn't ask for anything more.

Now i got a set of HPX pads for the front of my VL Berlina, i also upgraded to a RBF600 type fluid as I was advised by Greg, after having them sitting in my room for 2 weeks I managed to find time to put them in, straight away i noticed a difference in braking and in the pedal compared to the old pads, I've now been driving around on them for almost 2 weeks, and am very very happy with them, i have alot more trust in my brakes during the "spirited driving" moments and also "tested" them from 100klm hr to almost a dead stop - and am amazed how quick it pulled up!

So thank you very much again for all your Help - Advice - Great Product and sponsorship of BCCC!

Another happy customer :)
http://www.brisbanecommodore.com/bccc/showpost.php?p=6366&postcount=30

[gslrallysport]

QFM HPX Fitted to Toyota JZX100 Turbo Chaser! (Different one again!)

HPX is very good stuff... compaired to what i had prior.... brakes very smooth and well! :)
QFM Brake Pads (JZX100) - JZX World Forums (http://www.jzx100.com/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=5338&view=findpost&p=65121)

[markimak]

greg do you have pads for newest model corolla? and honda S2000?

[gslrallysport]

All in order of performance...


greg do you have pads for newest model corolla?
Front
RDA $45
EBC Black $55
Acre $85
QFM HPX $119*
QFM A1RM $179*

Rear
RDA $49
Acre $70
QFM HPX $119*
QFM A1RM $179*


and honda S2000?
Front
RDA $35
Acre $79
QFM HPX $119*
EBC Green $179
EBC Red $275
QFM A1RM $179*

Rear
RDA $29
EBC Black $55
Acre $69
QFM HPX $79
EBC Green $125
EBC Red $175
QFM A1RM $119

* Non stocked QFM item, allow 4-5 weeks for manufacture.

[gslrallysport]

A1RM up to the task in Rally and Race on 242mm Standard Rotors!

Just wanted to say how impressed i was with these pads.
I did a private practice session at Eastern Creek with the A1RM's on stock rotors with my *3 Excel. They didn't crack or warp the rotors, nor did they glaze or overheat the pads themselves. They would drop from 160-80 every lap at turn 2 with no fuss. Mind you it was the 20/11/09 which was 41deg and 63deg track temp. The rotors were ubove 400deg every session, after a cool down lap and drive into the pits, where they were checked. I could only guess what the temps were when the the brakes were actually being applied.

Just to back that further, the A1RM is the preferred pad of the QLD Hyundai Max Attack Challenge, which is a one make race series for stock *3 Excels of which we competed in last year:
http://www.vimeo.com/1550493

The one make series regulations stipulate standard factory specification (not slotted or drilled) rotors must be used. We were fastest 2WD in the QLD Clubman Rally Championship (not just Excels, but ALL 2WD rally cars), and regularly had our rotors red hot. I can personally vouch for that fact that even on standard rotors and calipers, the A1RM is a great performer! Even though the *3 is relatively light (1000kg odd including roll cage, sump guards etc.), they have tiny brakes (242mm rotors) and most of the quick guys are profuse left foot brakers, which works the brakes particularly hard...

I didn't compete in the series this year, but the top 3 from this year, all ran QFM A1RM pads!
http://www.boostcruising.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=285652&view=findpost&p=1285093270
http://www.boostcruising.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=285652&view=findpost&p=1285094072

[gslrallysport]

QFM A1RM Fitted To AE86 Sprinter!

fitted the a1rm to the rear with new slotted rotors to my car (jdm 86) yesterday. holy flurking shnite, they are good! looking forward to a set for the front. really recommended guys.
http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/showpost.php?p=199430&postcount=87

[gslrallysport]

QFM A1RM Fitted to JZA80 Supra!

Just an update:

I had a chance to try these pads ( qfma1 ) this sunday at Oran park GP circuit.
They were great...
I had no brake fade during the whole 3 lap supersprint sessions *5 ( total 15 laps ).
On the straights i was getting ~220km/h and brakes felt solid, didnt even give a hint of wanting to fade!

Im happy with them and for the price, you cant go wrong.
The supra is a heavier car, and it gets some good speeds, and for it not to fade is saying something.
To give you an idea, i came 3rd outright for the day and managed a 1:21

Big thanks to gslrallysport
Will be buying from again :)
http://www.supraforums.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=992968&postcount=79

[gslrallysport]

*** Use of A1RM pads in a street-only car! ***

We'd like to clear the air on an issue that has been brought to our attention. Just recently we've had a customer query us about rotor wear when using the A1RM in their road car. The customer was running A1RM in his daily, which albeit driven hard, was only used to drive to and from work, and the occasional run over the hills. The customer got 15,000 km from his rotors (which admittedly had already been machined once) and the pads.

Where this has caused some unrest is that they were very expensive two piece rotors, and so is up for new rotors at substantial cost, so in light of all this, I feel it is necessary to clear a few issues:

- The A1RM is a street/track cross over pad. Even though it is 100% streetable (cold bite is substantial, generally noise and dust are low enough), it is a pad capable of light track work (similar to a Project Mu HC+ or Ferodo DS2500), and thus will had some drawbacks when being used only in a street only driven car. If you're using the A1RM in your road car because you'd like the ultimate in street brakes, be prepared to change rotors sooner than you would with a regular street only pad.

- The pad below A1RM, the HPX, is a Bendix Ultimate equivalent in terms of performance, so is more than enough for most hard street driven cars. Because it's also very low dust and rotor wear, we supply them as a direct trade servicing pad to a local QLD Ford dealer for use in Falcon's and turbo Territories that use the C5 PBR caliper. Average pad life on those cars with the HPX is about 45-50k kms with low rotor wear.

- A rotor life of 15,000 k's on an already machined pair of rotors (so maybe 20-25,000 k's on new rotors) is fairly good for a pad with the performance of the A1RM. Equivalent pads with the same performance will be no better than this.

The A1RM gets a very good wrap because of it's price/performance ratio, and if you take your car to the track to do some light club springs or circuit work, and accept that brakes will wear out quicker using performance items, then it's still the perfect compromise. If you don't do any track work at all, then probably best to stick to the HPX.

Personally, I run the A1RM in both my rally car, and road car, and don't have an issue with it in either. Additionally, we're also well aware of road cars that have gotten 25,000-30,000 (about 1 year) and a couple of track days out of rotors clamped by A1RM, so the wear will vary with individual vehicles and applications.

Any further questions or dramas please do not hesitate to contact us direct on 1300 884 836.

Regards,
Greg

[gslrallysport]

Good news! For those that have been waiting for the HPX to come in, we've just got more stock of both front and rear!!!

Regards,
Greg

[gslrallysport]

QFM A1RM Fitted to JZX100 Turbo!

Went for a drive in Daves chaser the other day, he has the A1RM pads and wow can feel the difference after being a passenger in mine compared to being a passenger in his.
I'll be ordering a set of the HPX ones soon when i get some slotted rotors!
http://www.jzx100.com/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=5338&view=findpost&p=66585

[gslrallysport]

QFM A1RM Fitted to Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo!

I've also just fitted A1RM's to my car, although not in daily use, good feel from cold - fantastic in the twisties.... much better than the Bendix Ultimates i had on there before....
http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showpost.php?p=999255&postcount=143

[gslrallysport]

QFM A1RM Fitted to Mazda BA Astina!

Well it was the first round of the NSW Supersprint Championship last Sunday out at Oran Park. The A1RM's performed brilliantly and are an ideal pad for supersprinting. Because of the minimal time we get to cycle before trying to punch out a superlap, the A1RM's are ready for the first corner cold or hot. There also was no fade or pedal pressure change that I had been suffering with previous pads. The best thing about the A1RM's is the braking confidence they give you.

Thanks heaps for supplying these great pads!
No link available, sent via PM!

[gslrallysport]

QFM A1RM used on the track in a 350RWKW GTST!

I'm running QFM's A1RM's front and rear in my car paired up with slotted RDA rotors.

On the street I find them very good, not much noise unless a flogging is order of the day.

On the track I thought they were fantastic. They bite well, feel very nice and consistent.

They didn't fade on me once.

For what I do, street and track work they are ideal.

And for the price I think are probably the best value/performance items I have bought!
http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=169972&view=findpost&p=5071489

[bunnybash]

do you have rear brake pads for the RColt?? If so how much??

[Zadok]

I bought the super * rear pads ($49) and HPX front pads and just wanted to say that Greg does an excellent job at providing information and offering good old fashioned customer service :).

As my front pads still have a bit of meat on them I have only currently got the Super * pads fitted in the rear and am very pleased. I haven't noticed any real difference (which is a good thing) and am looking forward to putting the HPX pads on the front when the time comes.

[gslrallysport]

do you have rear brake pads for the RColt?? If so how much??
Hi,

Yep, certainly do. Just for performance street or heavy duty use, we've got the HPX which is a Bendix Ultimate equivalent in terms of performance, but very low dust and rotor wear. $79 for the set.

If you're after at track pad then we've got the QFM A1RM for $119, and is a Ferodo DS2500 equivalent.

Regards,
Greg

[gslrallysport]

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[bunnybash]

how do we even place an order with you guys? Do you have a website?

[Rallimags]

how do we even place an order with you guys? Do you have a website?

just give them a call on the 1300 number bunny and place the order. thats what i did and had them the next day. top service.

[gslrallysport]

how do we even place an order with you guys? Do you have a website?
As above, easiest way to order is credit card over the phone, 1300 884 836.

Or else PM me (or email, sales at gslrallysport dot com) your details, full name, delivery address (preferably a work or business address!!), contact number and email and I can fire you through an invoice with direct deposit details.

Our website is www.gslrallysport.com but you can't order through it.

Any dramas just let me know!

Regards,
Greg

[gslrallysport]

Feedback from a 300ZX at Winton on A1RM Street/Track Pads!


I hit the A1RM pads HARD at Winton. ( i also replaced the fluid with Penrite SIN synthetic)

These pads are really good. I had zero brake fade on the stock calipers. I actually wasnt expecting much.

They remained tight and still usable even after the hardest laps.

Cant recommend them enough.

I need a set of stock A1RM rears for the race car now.

http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showpost.php?p=810530&postcount=9

[edge]

i will need a few things off you guys,

a set of stock rear brake disc and pad
a set of front evo4/galent twin piston caliper brake pad

plz pm me price

thx :D

[gslrallysport]

Hi mate,

Prices as follows:
- Rear Discs (Genuine Only) $175 each... ring your local dealer as they can probably do it better than this.

- Front HPX $79
- Front A1RM $119
- Rear HPX $79
- Rear A1RM $119

If you don't do track work, or flog the crap out of your car constantly, stick to the HPX, which are a Bendix Ultimate equivalent, but very low dust and rotor wear.

Let me know where you are and I'll quote on shipping. If it's just front and rear pads together then shipping is free.

Regards,
Greg

[gslrallysport]

QFM HPX Fitted to VZ SV6!

Got the pads put on today....freaking awesome man. I'll be highly recommending these to anyone who asks. The cold bite and the amount of speed it wipes off is just awesome!
http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/927602-post29.html

[gslrallysport]

Another Happy QFM HPX Customer!

Will happily vouch for the HPX's... been running them and find they grab well, dont make noise or dust, and they are made here in Australia for a great price.

You'd be hard pressed to find a reason not to try them :)
http://www.cruisingbrisbane.com/forum/topic/56356-qfm-high-performance-brake-pads-including-comp-9/page__view__findpost__p__1167276

[gslrallysport]

QFM A1RM Fitted to Nissan 300ZX!

Put A1RM's in last week, and after a suitable wearing in process...I am really impressed with them, both cold and warm...haven't got them hot hot yet...but so farm very impressed with how they pull up and peddle feel. To be honest they feel better than many higher priced pads I've used in the past. And definite improvement on the Ultimates I was using.

Highly recommend them to any zedder out there in the market for a new set of pads for the stocko calipers.
http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1020363&postcount=154

[gslrallysport]

QFM HPX Fitted to 03 WRX!

Parts arrived and all installed.

Used the A1RM's on my car (TT Supra) and HPX on my mate's WRX. The ones on the WRX stop SOOOOOOO much better even for the lower grade pads!

Awesome pads and service all round.

Thanks
http://www.supraforums.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=1030008&postcount=13

[gslrallysport]

QFM A1RM - Why pay more!!!

Installed a set of A1RM's front and rear just before Z Fest. By far the best value brake pads I've ever used, no pedal fade from high speed and hardly any dust which is what I expected from a high performance pad. I liken the performance of these to an EBC Red Stuff but at a fraction of the price!
http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1035596&postcount=157

[gslrallysport]

QFM A1RM again outperforming expectations on the track!

GSL,

The pads arrived and were fitted up just in time for a recent club track day at Wakefield Park.

To be honest, I was absolutely amazed at their performance. They work well from cold and have so far not made any noise. When warmed up (one or two corners at the most), their bite was unbelievable (on my MX5).

It felt like I had the car standing on its nose braking into Turns 2 and 10 at Wakefield!

Their performance allowed me to brake much later than I have previously and I actually had to mentally refrain from hitting the brakes early.

And the best thing, they make minimal dust!

Regards,
Tony
No link available, sent via email.

[Zadok]

I finally got around to getting the RDA slotted front rotors installed along with the HPX front and rear pads supplied by Greg, and while I'm taking it fairly easy on the new rotors (the guys at the shop made half a dozen relatively hard stops initially to bed the pads in) the brakes feel excellent. The pedal has a nice firm feel to it and I can't wait for another couple hundred km's till I can resume hard braking and give a full review :)

[gslrallysport]

QFM A1RM Fitted to JZA80 Supra!

Got the A1RM fitted on the car with the brake fluid you guys sell. Even though I'm still bedding in the brake pads, I have to say you can feel the difference in the braking power these have. I had Bendix Ultimates prior to the A1RMs and they are a world of difference!
http://www.supraforums.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=1050184&postcount=27

[gslrallysport]

QFM HPX fitted to Mitsubishi Legnum VR4!

Awesome pads, No dust no noise. Worked far better then my previous set of Bendix Pads. Recommend to anyone whether you drive an import or not!
http://www.boostcruising.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=285652&view=findpost&p=1285952698

[odysseyesm]

Thanks Greg, Great service - Highly recommended.

[Zadok]

I've been running the HPX pads for a week or so now (with about 600km's on them) and thought I'd post my thoughts. For the enthusiastic driving that I've done I haven't had any fade with them, and while performance levels feel similar to stock, I have noticed that initial bite is not quite as immediate as with the stock pads (which appear to be high quality units). While I am pleased with the HPX pads, I've organised to buy some TRW Remsa pads ($95 front, $85 rear if I remember correctly) from Greg and give them a whirl as he said these have more immediate bite but are a little dustier (an acceptable trade off as far as I'm concerned). I'll let you all know how these go in the next week or so (in between my uni exams).

Greg's service has been fantastic as usual :)

Edit: Also, I just wanted to add that the slightly reduced initial bite may be a result of changing to slotted rotors, so the comparison is not a completely fair one. Either way, I'll let everyone know how I find the Remsa pads :)

[ob1tanobey]

I've been running the HPX pads for a week or so now (with about 600km's on them) and thought I'd post my thoughts. For the enthusiastic driving that I've done I haven't had any fade with them, and while performance levels feel similar to stock, I have noticed that initial bite is not quite as immediate as with the stock pads (which appear to be high quality units). While I am pleased with the HPX pads, I've organised to buy some TRW Remsa pads ($95 front, $85 rear if I remember correctly) from Greg and give them a whirl as he said these have more immediate bite but are a little dustier (an acceptable trade off as far as I'm concerned). I'll let you all know how these go in the next week or so (in between my uni exams).

Greg's service has been fantastic as usual :)

Edit: Also, I just wanted to add that the slightly reduced initial bite may be a result of changing to slotted rotors, so the comparison is not a completely fair one. Either way, I'll let everyone know how I find the Remsa pads :)

I agree with the initial bite, the stock one felt hard. maybe its not fair to compare it with a much more expensive unit. i would like to compare it with a bendix but i never tried one. its good for the price, performs as well as the stock, most of all,, ur wheels wont turn black after a few weeks.

[gslrallysport]

QFM A1RM fitted to JZA80 Supra!

UPDATE: Took these out at Sandown... no brake fade what so ever! the pads / fluid held out really well, and was still pulling up the car after a whole day of hard braking both in the wet and dry! Totally impressed by these pads and I highly recommend them!
http://www.supraforums.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=1050184&postcount=27

[gslrallysport]

I'd just like to thank everyone for their feedback on the various pads, both Remsa and QFM, and OEM. In light of what we've found we've decided to stock the Remsa as our HPX level of pad, and sell those as our preferred pick. It seems (and a credit to) that the RColt have such phenomenally good pads from factory (probably Remsa!) that the HPX (unlike almost every other car from factory) isn't necessarily an upgrade. So unless someone specifically asks for, or would like a very low dust pad, we'll sell the Remsa as our preferred pick instead of the HPX. We'll stick stock the HPX on the shelf of course.

That said, if anybody is doing track work with their car, the A1RM is definitely still the pick of all the pads on the market, and I've now doubt that they'll be a massive step up from stock in terms of performance.

For the record Remsa pads are $95 for the front, and $79 for the back end.

Any questions at all just let us know!

Regards,
Greg

[Zadok]

Just an update concerning the Remsa pads.... I've driven them as hard as I'll ever drive on the street and felt very little brake fade, with great initial bite cold and hot. I'm very impressed with these Remsa pads and will continue to buy these for my car :)

[odysseyesm]

I finally got around to getting the RDA slotted front rotors installed along with the HPX front and rear pads supplied by Greg, and while I'm taking it fairly easy on the new rotors (the guys at the shop made half a dozen relatively hard stops initially to bed the pads in) the brakes feel excellent. The pedal has a nice firm feel to it and I can't wait for another couple hundred km's till I can resume hard braking and give a full review :)

Now you're running Remsa - What happened to the HPX pads you had in?
It's only been about three weeks since you put the HPX in.

[Zadok]

See the other brake thread mate. Basically I did a deal with Greg and I payed extra to get the Remsa pads as a means of comparing the HPX and Remsa pads. My conclusions are basically that the HPX is a decent pad that produces less dust than the Remsa pads, but also has less initial bite than the Remsa pads. Personally I prefer the feel of the Remsa's and I'm not too concerned with the brake dust they produce, so I'll continue to buy these in future as they feel very similar to the stock pads and cost less :)

[gslrallysport]

QFM Pads Fitted to BA Falcon!

Hi,

I own and drive a BA Futura 4.0L auto sedan. I was so impressed with the performance of your QFM pads on my BA Falcon I though I would drop you a email.

Ok firstly I spoke to someone there questioning on what pads and what improvement I could expect and was told QFM pads and around 10% or so, ok that was sure a understatement.

I had the QFM pads and new DBA slotted rotors fitted and I got to say I was very surprised the 10% improvement was wrong try 40 to 50%.

I have found that now braking is effortless less peddle pressure is required and the actually braking action is a major improvement, when I say peddle pressure I mean before on the standard BA pad and rotors you had to apply a reasonable heavy pressure to apply the brakes where now its almost just a toe pressure to apply the same braking effort.

Stopping from 100K’s the difference is easily 3 to 4 car lengths and as before less peddle pressure. One of the keys here as well as the stopping improvement is the requirement to use less peddle pressure this is something that the older drivers would appreciate not to mention make for safer driving.

I feel fitting the QFM pads and DBA rotors has made my vehicle much safer to drive and given me more security in the braking department.

K.Chapman
North QLD
No link available, sent via email!

[alba]

fitting A1RMs to the Colt this weekend

[Ayu452]

i got a1rm on the front with the twin pots ( 3weeks now)....haven't replace the back yet, the HPX are still sittin there...
i am yet to track it, happy with on road performance and the $$
i still believe i need a bleed, so i do jap style brakin and tap the brakes once or twice before i push down...and it has nice bite...can even lock the wheels while doin 70km...
the ebc i couldn't after 15,000km ish?? maybe less...mind u when i pulled the ebc off they were cooked...not sure how that happened...i gotta put up some photos...lets see after my next track how the a1rm looks in comparison...
i am keen to do a bleed wit someone in perth...i wanna flush the brake system...if anyone interested...2 people should be able to do it in over an hour...i got a rattle gun that will speed things up
dealing with gsl was super easy...that was the best...and always provided lots of information

[alba]

my EBC has lost the meat on one pad, thus my replacement... going to take them back to the place of purchase i think

[Ayu452]

u wanna take mine...one of the pads is about 1/3 discintegrated and crumbles into dust... that 2 ppl with ebc gone to shit

[Zadok]

I'd suggest going Remsa if you want street performance (personally experienced great initial bite etc) and A1RM for track (from the recommendations of others that I've seen) from Greg with his great customer service :)

[gslrallysport]

QFM HPX Fitted to S13!

If there were any doubters, I have the HPX pads on my S13 (with an R33 GTS-T hub/brake conversion) and oh my God it pulls up very fast on RDA slotteds. they can take a fair bit of abuse but if you were ever going to track the car you'd go for A1RMs.

For the money, hard to fault!
http://www.fordlaser.com/viewtopic.php?t=50469&start=126

[gslrallysport]

QFM A1RM Fitted to 246rwkw R33 GTST on track!

I have used the A1RM's on my 33 for a club grip day and absolutely love it......ran Penrite sin 600 brake fluid, with HEL braided brake lines, RDA slotted rotors and A1RM's and did a solid 6 sessions and the brakes were fine all day.....was so much fun.....now time to get another set for another grip day :D
http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=301207&view=findpost&p=5400944

[gslrallysport]

QFM HPX Fitted To VX Commodore!

I've just fitted some HPX pads to my VX Commodore (its just a daily runabout / family car) and wow, the cold bite on them is awesome and once they were warmed up wow! The abs kicks in so quickly! Very very impressed with them! Will definitely be recommending these pads to everyone I know!
http://www.fordlaser.com/viewtopic.php?t=50469&start=120

[Frogman]

i dont suppose you have paypal?

[gslrallysport]

i dont suppose you have paypal?
Nup, only accept paypal for overseas orders. Payment is either by credit card over the phone (Amex/Visa/Mastercard/etc.) or direct deposit. For a business Paypal is far too much of an accounting nightmare.

[Macca]

Ill vouch for GSL's phone service, I never had any issues with him!

[fauxpas]

All in order of performance...


Front
RDA $45
EBC Black $55
Acre $85
QFM HPX $119*
QFM A1RM $179*

Rear
RDA $49
Acre $70
QFM HPX $119*
QFM A1RM $179*


Front
RDA $35
Acre $79
QFM HPX $119*
EBC Green $179
EBC Red $275
QFM A1RM $179*

Rear
RDA $29
EBC Black $55
Acre $69
QFM HPX $79
EBC Green $125
EBC Red $175
QFM A1RM $119

* Non stocked QFM item, allow 4-5 weeks for manufacture.

Could you whip up a quick list for the rcolt please please?

[Zadok]

I second Macca's comment. I have ordered a few things from Greg over the phone and it's a very smooth and easy process. Greg actually calls you back when he says he will also, unlike many other businesses that just don't bother.

[gslrallysport]

In order of performance:

Front
RDA $35
EBC Black $69
Project Mu NS $179
Project Mu B Spec $229
QFM HPX $79
EBC Green $225
[Factory pads probably sit here]
Remsa $95
EBC Red $239
QFM A1RM $119
Project Mu HC+ $329

Rear
RDA $35
EBC Black $59
Project Mu NS $169
Project Mu B Spec $205
QFM HPX $79
EBC Green $125
[Factory pads probably sit here]
Remsa $85
QFM A1RM $119
Project Mu HC+ $299

[fauxpas]

Thanks for that Mr GSL... Good to see that the factory pads are up there... For the record Mitsubishi quote $149 for a front set + $70 labour...

If the HPX is comparable to the factory set I might go them as I've never been a kamikaze braker...

[Macca]

Faux if I was you id get a1rms hpx won't be to your liking.

[odysseyesm]

Great service from Greg as others have said - but don't get the HPX IMO.
They are OK if ur just driving around the city (bugger all dust) but they won't cope with the Pac HWY - Isn't that where you drive?

Ring around on that mitsi price - I was quoted $125 for OEM and ended up getting them for trade @ $113. Greg says the Remsa is equivelent to the OEM pads. Haven't tried the A1rms myself.

[fauxpas]

hmmmmmmm [insert picture of faux's minding ticking over]

Yes, the old pac is my stomping ground but I've never considered myself a big braker...

Will the A1RMs last as long as the OEMs? Fuck, I've only done 50k... Maybe I do brake harder than I think...

[Macca]

A1rms cost bugger all I'm half way thru my 3rd set of pass at just over 100k kms. I want some a1rms I'm sick of my eligs no bite at all lol

[Zadok]

I'd suggest buying the Remsa pads if you are after a stock item replacement for less mate, the Remsa's are what I'll be buying for the life of my car. I tried HPX after using the stock pads and while they appeared to produce less dust, I found them to also have less initial bite and felt worse than the stockies as a result, however I did change to slotted rotors when I swapped pads so it's not a completely fair comparison.

Afterwards I tried some Remsa pads (also on the slotted rotors) supplied by Greg and found them to provide much better initial bite, similar to the stock pads. As for heat, after driving through the hills with Rockstar he commented that he was feeling brake fad with the stock pads, and yet my Remsa's were giving me little to no fade, so they appear to perform at least as well as the stock pads heat wise.

That's been my experience anyway. I'd suggest that if you are after street performance go with the Remsa pads as they perform extremely well, and while the A1RM provide better grip when hot, they will also wear your rotors faster.

[gslrallysport]

QFM HPX Fitted To S13 Silvia!

Just thought I'd let you know. I have fitted my HPX pads 3 weeks or so ago and are really good, absolutely no dust on my white rims. Very impressed with product!

Thanks again :thumbsup:

Tim
No link available, sent via PM on NissanSilvia.com

[gslrallysport]

QFM HPX Pads Fitted To VW Golf!

I have had the HPX pads front and rear of my 97 Golf 2.0 for a month or two now and I'm a big fan. The price was one of the best I could find, who ever I spoke to at GSL was really nice and the pads themselves stop great. Way better then the supercheap ones I had before which cost more. And my wheels are staying clean much longer then they used to. Very happy customer. They also got to Sydney the day after order for next to nothing cost.
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f24/qfm-high-performance-street-track-pads-24856-10.html#post554180

[0dd0ne]

hey how are those a1rms compared to something like ebc greenstuff? i want a solid pad with alot of bite, more then the stockies would be prefered. Couldnt care less about the dust factor. car is a daily driver that i tend to really push quite hard atleast once a week.

[gslrallysport]

hey how are those a1rms compared to something like ebc greenstuff?
There is no comparison, you're talking about two completely different pads. EBC Green is a heavy duty street pad, A1RM is a pad that you could do track work on, and what I personally run in my 03 Impreza rally car. It's a semi-competition pad, versus Green stuff which is just an uprated street pad.

[0dd0ne]

thanks for the info. I'll keep it in mind.

[ELEGNT]

There is no comparison, you're talking about two completely different pads. EBC Green is a heavy duty street pad, A1RM is a pad that you could do track work on, and what I personally run in my 03 Impreza rally car. It's a semi-competition pad, versus Green stuff which is just an uprated street pad.

do they eat away the rotors at all?

[gslrallysport]

They will have slightly higher than normal rotor wear, as will any pad that's capable of track work. You should still get 20-25k's from a set of rotors, which is bloody good for a set of pads that will do track work. It will also depend alot on how you drive them. The more you baby the car, the higher wear rate you'll have.

[Macca]

Hey Greg, Im need some A1RM's for the evo 3 twin pots, but I really need to get a hand on a fitting kit.

Im after the shims for either side of the pad, but more importantly them U shaped clips that hold each end of the pad in.

as seen clipped in here
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/Macca_gong/Dual%20Pots/P1010668.jpg

can you work anything out?

[gslrallysport]

Im after the shims for either side of the pad
If you're talking about the metal shim, ditch them. Better option is a stick on soft shim kit. EBC make one, $17.50 per axle set.

but more importantly them U shaped clips that hold each end of the pad in.
Wreckers or genuine. I don't *think* they come in aftermarket caliper kits....

[0dd0ne]

Hey mate can i order a set of the A1RM's please?

[Macca]

If you're talking about the metal shim, ditch them. Better option is a stick on soft shim kit. EBC make one, $17.50 per axle set.

Wreckers or genuine. I don't *think* they come in aftermarket caliper kits....

Cheers missed you reply, I have some, but my pads boune in the calipers Thought the clips could be old and damaged so chasing new ones, ill try the dealer tomorrow.

Just noticed on the way home the new Ralliart lancer happens to use the same twin pot caliper mitsubishi has been using for years haha same Bendix Pn 1223 so them clips should be easy to get then

[gslrallysport]

Hey mate can i order a set of the A1RM's please?
No dramas at all, easiest way to order is credit card over the phone, 1300 884 836, or else PM me your details, full name, delivery address (preferably a work or business address!!), contact number and email and I can fire you through an invoice with direct deposit details.

Regards,
Greg

[0dd0ne]

No dramas at all, easiest way to order is credit card over the phone, 1300 884 836, or else PM me your details, full name, delivery address (preferably a work or business address!!), contact number and email and I can fire you through an invoice with direct deposit details.

Regards,
Greg

sorry for late reply. will be calling up soon to place an order.

[Macca]

Just ordered my set from Greg. A1 service from the block as always!

[0dd0ne]

Ordered a full set of a1fms today. $238 shipped for front and back is awesome.

[0dd0ne]

Had the a1fms installed. Wow what a difference they make. Well worth it guys.

[Macca]

WTF

I ordered mine like 7 days ago and they still haven't arrived, I need the for tomorrow!

[0dd0ne]

i asked for express post. they arrived after a night.

[gslrallysport]

Give Couriers Please a bell.... they should've long been there. Their number is 1300 36 1000 and your tracking number is 13500739275

Any dramas let me know.

Regards,
Greg

[Macca]

Yeh I have been watching the tracking, they were "loaded in truck for delivery" at 10am yesterday, They better get here in the morning!

[gslrallysport]

Hey mate, just got off the phone with them, they're lodging an investigation...

[markimak]

Yo greg.
front and rear brake pads for ACV36R 2006 camry sportivo :) let me know your ridiculously cheap prices

[gslrallysport]

Hey Mark,

HPX, $79 per set front or rear, and both in stock. Or if you want cheap and nasty, RDA, $35 odd per set! :p

Regards,
Greg

[Macca]

Hey mate, just got off the phone with them, they're lodging an investigation...

I rang them Thursday morning and spoke to a Lana. She was chasing them up.

[Macca]

Pads turned up Friday. Sitting at home when I got home.

Threw them in today and found my floating guide pins seazed and was not floating freaken pissed!!

Made ms late for work as I repaired it. Now I need some new seals and the mounts n stuff cleaned it as it was rusty from the grease going off. Damn things were fully blasted and totally rebuilt 2 years ago!

[Ayu452]

dam that the evo ones? i got em on my car...might have to re grease them
what grease is good?

[Macca]

Not sure what's best to use. But I know now I'll be regularly greasing them.

No doubt some ultra high temp jumbo jet rated stuff will end up in mine but I need to re clean the bores and pins as the are junked up.

[gslrallysport]

what grease is good?
There's a specific grease for it, called caliper lube grease, or something similar. I know Super Cheap sell it, and most other parts stores should.

You don't want to use a petroleum based grease as it eats away at the dust boots.

[fauxpas]

Next day delivery... Remsa kit with wear indicators and bolts... Thanks Greg...

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e293/faux1337/DSC06106.jpg

[0dd0ne]

wow tony you arent dead. where you been lately? =P

[fauxpas]

@ 0dd0ne - Pistol range 3 x a week...

@ Greg - Does that surface on the piston side of the pad mean it doesn't need to be copper greased?

[gslrallysport]

@ Greg - Does that surface on the piston side of the pad mean it doesn't need to be copper greased?[/COLOR][/B]
Correct. Those soft shim kits that come standard on the Remsa have forgotten more about how to prevent noise and assist bed in than copper greas will ever know...

[fauxpas]

Cheers man...

[Corosith]

Got the Remsa pads, just waiting upon the RDA discs.:) Hey Greg, will it matter that the Remsa pads are for 24mm discs not 26mm, will there be any issues with fitting/running them, thanks.

[MYZ27AG]

Thanks Greg received the pads and fluid this morning.
Thanks for the advice and next day service from Qld to country NSW.

[gslrallysport]

Got the Remsa pads, just waiting upon the RDA discs.:) Hey Greg, will it matter that the Remsa pads are for 24mm discs not 26mm, will there be any issues with fitting/running them, thanks.
Nup, because the pads are to suit 26mm.

[gslrallysport]

Thanks Greg received the pads and fluid this morning.
Thanks for the advice and next day service from Qld to country NSW.
No dramas at all! ;)

[fauxpas]

Any tips n tricks to fitting the colt pads or is it business as usual?

[Corosith]

Nup, because the pads are to suit 26mm.

Just curious as it says on the box for the front pads 280x24mm?

[fauxpas]

Bedding the Remsas in now and God-damn if that aint the easiest pad swap-out ever...!

[fauxpas]

Remsa Feedback... Very Good...

A little more bite than the stock ones... Just a little... I notice I don't need as much brake pressure pulling up...

A bargain for the money especially considering how much Mitsubishi want for stock pads...

[Corosith]

Which were your original pads Faux, the mitsubishi branded Pagids or the Lucas pads? How much meat was left on your discs when you changed over to the Remsa's?

[fauxpas]

Pagids... 60,000klm, pads were right down, rotors were down a mm or so I gestimate... Normal wear for 60,000klm... Took a few days to bed into shape...

[heatseca]

Pagids... 60,000klm, pads were right down, rotors were down a mm or so I gestimate... Normal wear for 60,000klm... Took a few days to bed into shape...

Mine lasted 60k as well, were completely shagged at that point though. Did you machine the disks faux? Mine were way out and machined the fronts.. took 3 passes to level up.

[fauxpas]

Did you machine the disks faux?

Nope... Just the pad swap... I only machine them if the wear is ridiculously uneven or if they are warped... By that time its time for new rotors... Considering how cheap the RDAs are I think I'll do pads and rotors next time...

[heatseca]

Nope... Just the pad swap... I only machine them if the wear is ridiculously uneven or if they are warped... By that time its time for new rotors... Considering how cheap the RDAs are I think I'll do pads and rotors next time...

Fair point. My disks will be up for a change next pad swap so I will be onto some disks/pads by that time too. Loving the Remsa's though - awesome value and performance for a stock setup!

[gslrallysport]

QFM HPX Fitted to VY Commodore!

Just fitted the HPX's to the VY.. can really feel the difference! Can finally have some piece of mind when i put my foot on the brake!
http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/gsl-rallysport/59204-qfm-brake-pads-9.html#post1676508

[gslrallysport]

QFM HPX wins again against the competition!


QFM HPX vs. Bendix Ultimate

...Ultimates are like a set of Ferodo generic pads!

In My Opinion - I have tried both on my VX Commodore:

I had Bendix Ultimates and I found them to be noisy, very very dusty and it liked to eat out my rotors, they pull-up was okayish but I found they didn't have enough "bite" for my liking.

The QFM HPX Pads - I had them fitted to new rotors as the old ones were chewed out and could not be machined further. I purchased standard rotors after the pads had been bedded in wow.. simply wow! The pull up from them was so much better, and ABS kicked in much much quicker hardly any dust and alot less noisy.

Still some squeaks here and there but all in all, a much better improvement over the Ultimates.
http://www.fordlaser.com/viewtopic.php?t=80771

[gslrallysport]

QFM A1RM does the job in an Evo 3 Sprint car!

Just giving these guys a good wrap, awesome service and support! Used the QFM pads on my EVO3. I have only used them for 15kms (after a quick bed in) at the Pittsworth Sprints, work great from cold, and better with slight warm up to the dummy grid. My only advise is with EVO3's with QFM's is you'll need to a bit lighter on the brake pedal as these grip up well!
http://www.boostcruising.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=285652&view=findpost&p=1286851106

[gslrallysport]

QFM HPX used in 2005 Subaru Forester XT

Got my HPX's and RDA slotted rotors put in today :D I didn't quite realize how bad it was before!
http://ozfoz.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=17844&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=36

[gslrallysport]

QFM HPX Fitted to XT Forester!

Agreed! I've just had the above combo installed yesterday [HPX pads and RDA Slotted Rotors] and the difference is unreal! Big thanks to Greg [from GSL RallySport] for the easy communication,good prices and quick postage!
http://ozfoz.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=17844&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=36

[gslrallysport]

The Brutal Truth About A1RM!

I use A1RM on the track/street on a heavy arse underbraked car.

****ing brilliant, not sure how anyone drives a car without them, come into their own in the triple digit speed range.

brake dust is a royal mofo, but that's life i guess. a stock euro car with tuv standard pads dust just as bad and they are oem and don't stop as good.

i hear good things about ds2500 but at double or triple the price, forget that, the a1rm will last 3 track days for me.

not even harsh on rotors like some people toss on about, the pads are rather soft imho.
http://performanceforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=841001048&postcount=6

[stylo]

Hi Greg,

Had the 45,000 km service and the stealer reckons my brakes have 10% remaining at the front and and 8% at the rear. Looking for options apart from stock kit so could I please get quote for:

* RDA slotted rotors front
* Standard rear rotors / RDA slotted rear (will slotted rears make much of a diff ?)
* Remsa Front pads
* Remsa Rear pads

+ fluids (I noticed this was mentioned in an earlier post, do we need to use Mitsubishi specific fluids?)
+ delivery to Sydney

BTW it's bull5hit that I can't get more mileage out of my brakes than faux !!!

Thanks, Greg.

[Zadok]

I'd run RDA slotted rotors front and rear (if the rears are available yet) and Remsa pads with some Castrol Super dot 4 (or Nulon equivalent) brake fluid (which you can get from Supercheap Auto etc). I currently run all but the rear discs and am very happy with the performance.

[stylo]

I'd run RDA slotted rotors front and rear (if the rears are available yet) and Remsa pads with some Castrol Super dot 4 (or Nulon equivalent) brake fluid (which you can get from Supercheap Auto etc). I currently run all but the rear discs and am very happy with the performance.

thanks z. all your posts pretty much say that you are very happy with the remsa pads and slotted/std rotors and that they are comparable to the stock setup !

is the dust comparable ? any squeal ?

[gslrallysport]

Hi mate,

Prices as follows:
* RDA slotted rotors front - $249 for the pair
* Standard rear rotors / RDA slotted rear - Std are $85 each, Slotted are $279 for the pair. Both currently on a back order.
(will slotted rears make much of a diff ?) - On the street, not really no.
* Remsa Front pads $95
* Remsa Rear pads $79

+ fluids (I noticed this was mentioned in an earlier post, do we need to use Mitsubishi specific fluids?) - TRW GP600 Dot 4 Racing Brake is $65 per 1L bottle.
+ delivery to Sydney $15

Regards,
Greg

[gslrallysport]

A1RM Pads Excel!

I don't normally write reviews, unless they excel or end up at the other end of the scale.

On my second set of A1RM pads now with just a 324mm rotor upgrade. Gotta say they're endurance on the track in terms of fade is exceptional. Very little fade after some heavy laps and great peddle feel all round. Not too hard on the rotors, me running out of pad at the end of the straight did a hell of a lot more damage than the pads ever did

I did chew through them though, lasted 2 track days and the odd cruise in between. But in my opinion out performed a lot of high $$ pads in terms of feel and fade, so all in all an exceptional pad for it's cost.

On the street they perform as a street pad should, good enough while cold. I drive like a grandma when the car is cold anyway.

And super quick service...next day delivery from qld to sydney...and I only ordered them at like 3pm! Massive kudos to Greg!!
http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1186851&postcount=189

[MYZ27AG]

Hey Greg,
I might owe you an apology. Well I think I do.
I have previously complained that the A1RM's were fading.
This feeling is something that I still have occasionally.
I have noticed it happened on winding down hill mountain passes.
I also noticed that as I mentioned when previously complaining, that they recovered quickly.

This was what made me think something was strange.
So instead of chucking the pads away as was my feeling, I decided to test them more.
As I drive the same roads constantly I started to test more and push harder.
The result is that I believe that the Colt is actually running out of brake boost (vacuum).

It happens in a series of corners where I am on boost and I am accelerating into the corner, brake hard for a very short time and straight onto boost again, (I trail brake into corners, so that I actually brake all the way into the apex and then I am immediately back on acceleration) this continues for quite a few corners and that is when I get the feeling of fade.
It isn't fluid because I have changed it and they were new discs with the pads.
I believe that I am running out of vacuum.
Yes, I have tested for leakage and checked valves and hoses. All is OK.

Maybe I am an idiot, but it is what I now believe and I feel that as I have made a statement previously saying I thought the pads were fading, I think it is only right to now say that I maybe wrong.

So I apologize.

[gslrallysport]

Hey Greg,
I might owe you an apology. Well I think I do.
I have previously complained that the A1RM's were fading.
This feeling is something that I still have occasionally.
I have noticed it happened on winding down hill mountain passes.
I also noticed that as I mentioned when previously complaining, that they recovered quickly.

This was what made me think something was strange.
So instead of chucking the pads away as was my feeling, I decided to test them more.
As I drive the same roads constantly I started to test more and push harder.
The result is that I believe that the Colt is actually running out of brake boost (vacuum).

It happens in a series of corners where I am on boost and I am accelerating into the corner, brake hard for a very short time and straight onto boost again, (I trail brake into corners, so that I actually brake all the way into the apex and then I am immediately back on acceleration) this continues for quite a few corners and that is when I get the feeling of fade.
It isn't fluid because I have changed it and they were new discs with the pads.
I believe that I am running out of vacuum.
Yes, I have tested for leakage and checked valves and hoses. All is OK.

Maybe I am an idiot, but it is what I now believe and I feel that as I have made a statement previously saying I thought the pads were fading, I think it is only right to now say that I maybe wrong.

So I apologize.
Hi mate,

No dramas at all, and yep, that definitely sounds like your issue. It's also not specific to turbo cars, we often suffer exactly the symptoms in the rally car where we've gone through a succession of technical corners that require higher levels of left foot braking, that result in complete lack of boost.

If it's a constant problem, you've got two options, either fit a vacuum reservoir tank in line with your booster to increase the amount of available vacuum, or fit an electric vacuum pump, and ditch the manifold feed altogether.

Your case always was a little strange!

Speak soon.

Regards,
Greg

[Jemjem]

Hi, Can you give me a price for front and rear brake pads for a Honda civic type R 2007... just for day to day use......

[gslrallysport]

Hi mate,

I'd go a European performance street pad called Remsa, $95 for the front, and $89 for the rear.

Regards,
Greg

[Macca]

Pads turned up Friday. Sitting at home when I got home.

Threw them in today and found my floating guide pins seazed and was not floating freaken pissed!!

Made ms late for work as I repaired it. Now I need some new seals and the mounts n stuff cleaned it as it was rusty from the grease going off. Damn things were fully blasted and totally rebuilt 2 years ago!

Best part about forums is I can see when I bought stuff last time.

My A1RM's have about 3 to 4mm left on them, The groove in the middle of them is gone, And my rotors are missing the slots now (they had 1.5 pads on them plus one machining job on them)

So in 145,000kms Im about to install my 3rd set of rotors and 5th set of pads, one set of pads was changed a little early, with about 4mm of meat left on them