The brakes on my 2000 S Type work fine. However, they are noisy stopping on a down ramp after driving. It is a loud moan. Yesterday, when turning left and braking the right front break moaned but I could not duplicate it so it may have been water. With 48000 miles and 15 years, I am thinking that just replacing them will make the car new again. Here are two choices: Both are the same price. Are the discs with drilled holes noisy? The solid look fine to me to. I would like the quietest set. Any experiences you can relay?

 

Expect drilled/slotted to be noisier. I'd avoid them.

 

Thanks Jag. I'll order the plain ones.

 

Wagner ThermoQuiet brake pads are the by far the quietest brake pads I've ever used. I first put them on my truck about five years ago and I now have them on all three of our vehicles. They are silent as a tomb under all braking conditions and they create much less brake dust than OEM pads. You can get them in either semi-metallic or ceramic. Check 'em out before you order your next set of pads....

 

I took your advice concerning the Wagner ThermoQuiet's and I must say that I also really like these pads. Of all the pads I've used so far, these had the least brake dust.

 

Thanks, I'll check out the Wagner

 

EBC Redstuff

 

Still lots of dust.

 

All four rotors and pad sets installed. I decided to use a kit with everything in the box. Autospecialty (KOE1352) 1-Click OE Replacement Brake Kit.
I got it from Amazon for $168.14. The brake grease was 2800 degree stuff so it should hold up well.


After looking at the old pads, they were worn out on all four wheels. I called my brother (body shop owner) and asked what caused it with the low miles. He said an older man who rides the brakes is the culprit. The previous owner.


Front caliper pistons push back easily. Rear calipers are the screw in type. You will go insane trying to figure that out, but I was tipped off about it. Using jack stands doesn't give you room that a lift does, but if you have 3/8 and 1/2 drives, it isn't a killer job. You also don't have to do anything with the parking brake system. Overall, it was predictable and went fine.