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    Kumho Wintercraft WP71 opinions

    700 vs 1300
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    Kumho Wintercraft WP71 opinions

    Hello, Anyone used those tires ? Will be used in IL so occasional deep snow, slush and everything else. Kumho Wintercraft WP71 I normally run Blizzaks which were top notch but have a good offer on those Thank you
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    245/50/18 vs 245/45/18

    Hello, My car calls for winters in 245 50 18 …. But I do have set of tires pretty much new … from another car that are 245 45 18 ? Beside the speed being off … do I risk any damage to awd (x-drive) system or any other issues ? Thank you
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    Pad Spreader (Fixed Caliper)

    I successfully used tool similar to the second one ( ratcheting spreader ) on Brembos on P brand car. Lang is the brand of tool, good price and made in USA
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    Brake Pads - with good initial bite

    so thx to FCP Euro and best customer service on the planet I ended up with free set of TRW Ultra Pads - GF rated low metallic. any feedback on those, I will keep one other set… but maybe I should give a try those TRWs
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    Brake Pads - with good initial bite

    Jurid is Federal Mog. Which is Ferodo as well. I found reference to Ferodo being stock for C class as well as some Audis and VWs I’m really on the fence Ferodo vs Pagid I do like FF rating of Ferodo vs FE in Pagid, for what is worth
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    Brake Pads - with good initial bite

    Ok so I ended up with two sets of pads haha ( need to ship one back ) I have Ferodo Premier (FF) and Hella Pagid (FE), I read that Hella are OE? So I need to make final decision Ferodo vs Pagid ? Price wise comparable after brokerage and duties ( Otherwise Ferodo would be cheaper not sure if...
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    Brake Pads - with good initial bite

    Thx again! Ended up ordering Hella Pagid pads weirdly they are FE rated apparently it’s same as OE. Thank you
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    Brake Pads - with good initial bite

    What is your take guys on Ferodo - Premier Eco Friction Found some stock FF rated for what it’s worth Or with immediate stock available Raybestos Element 3
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    Best Brake - paste lubricant

    Yup, and thx I did see this in TIS but super think layer should not hurt anything
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    Brake Pads - with good initial bite

    This is me … don’t care about dust …. Initial bite is must … if someone never experienced that is hard to understand. I still haven’t bought pads haha… I will just pull the trigger on Pagid or Jurid and not over think this…
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    Brake Pads - with good initial bite

    Back to drawing board due to availability. Looking now at ATE which are available GH rated for what it’s worth
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    Best Brake - paste lubricant

    Hi Friends, What is best lube for breaks, back pad, sliders, pads ears. I have some 3M silicone… but reading around here Silicone/Moly based product is recommended. Molykote M-77 I can’t source it in small container… I can get CRC stuff but that’s 3% Moly I have some Permatex purple/blue...
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    Brake Pads - with good initial bite

    I actually settled on epad but hard to come by here … and Ended up with TRW Ultra - I think they are similar if not same Thank you all
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    Brake Pads - with good initial bite

    I’m worried of Textar /Pagid as they are oem on another car and they squeak, Dealer says it’s normal … I was asking around and someone suggested those https://www.dynamicfriction.com/products/brake-pads-euro-ceramic Apparently feel like OE, they call them ceramic but they have copper so more...
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    Brake Pads - with good initial bite

    I did hear lots about Ferodo and in German tests they are phenomenal but just not available :( or rather not easily
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    Brake Pads - with good initial bite

    7 series Don’t care about dust, the rim design it’s not very open so dust is not an issue. On other hand I don’t want squeals as some stock pads do make noise
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    Brake Pads - with good initial bite

    Hi Friends, Need recommendations… Pagid - OE Jurid - OE Akebono Euro Bosch EuroLine Bosch QuietCast Semi Metalic or Ceramic Centric Pq Pro Bosch Blue Don’t care about dust … but need good cold grip and no squeaks. Everyone seems to be raving about Akebonos but apparently they destroy rotors...
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    Impact Tool (on control arm)

    Was thinking the same but the trailing arm or whatever it’s called right next to it does not carry similar warning :)
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    Impact Tool (on control arm)

    Tension Strut to Swivel bearing … I would be as I’m very anal :) The tension strut attaches to the large swivel bearing….
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