Low dust brake pad options

[WindJunkie]

I'm noticing a decent amount of brake dust on my new Emira, and in the past while owning Civic Type Rs, I've swapped the OEM pads out for Akebono ceramic low dust pads which were insanely low dust...virtually no dust at all. I emailed Akebono directly who told me they will not be making pads for the Emira due to the Emira being a low volume vehicle.

A quick google search for low dust pads for the Emira brings up https://perfectbrakes.com/automotive/lotus/emira/3.50-Supercharged-2022-/19025583#

Can anyone speak to this brand or these pads? I realize the OEM pads may be more optimal for track use, but I will never track my Emira, it's a garage queen/weekend driver only.

 

[saknibs]

It’s curious that the link you posted says the same pads fit front and rear. They are obviously not the same with 6 piston calipers in front and 4 piston calipers in back. I hope these work out. When I bought the Redstuff’s I looked for the Hawk PCs but I could not find a match. The Redstuff is just okay for low dust. I run Hawk PCs on my 911 and as you know, they are virtually dust free.

 

[brainf18]

It’s curious that the link you posted says the same pads fit front and rear. They are obviously not the same with 6 piston calipers in front and 4 piston calipers in back. I hope these work out. When I bought the Redstuff’s I looked for the Hawk PCs but I could not find a match. The Redstuff is just okay for low dust. I run Hawk PCs on my 911 and as you know, they are virtually dust free.

They F/R "can" fit the same pads with the fronts smaller. But the fronts can / should be able to accomodate a pad that's larger. 149 x 86 x 17mm front and 130 x 81 x 17mm Rear. This is what my research says...I've ordered a F/R set and will install to verify later this week.

 

[silent cilantro]

It’s curious that the link you posted says the same pads fit front and rear. They are obviously not the same with 6 piston calipers in front and 4 piston calipers in back. I hope these work out. When I bought the Redstuff’s I looked for the Hawk PCs but I could not find a match. The Redstuff is just okay for low dust. I run Hawk PCs on my 911 and as you know, they are virtually dust free.

For the Emira? Both front and rear calipers are 4 piston.

 

[brainf18]

For the Emira? Both front and rear calipers are 4 piston.

yes...

 

[saknibs]

yes...

Whoops, I should have looked first!

 

[brainf18]

Whoops, I should have looked first!

Both AP Racing 4 piston calipers but they are slightly different sizes. Fronts take a AP Racing CP7040 compatible pad and the Rears take a AP Racing 6600 compatible pad