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Mac's Power 23 April 2001 10:00 AM

Hi Guys,

I fitted a set of prodrive brakes last week and got DS2000 pads with them.
They are amazing and even better then my previous Brembo
setup.............or so I thought.

I did my first trackday since having them fitted yesterday and I was braking
50feet later than everyone else. many comments were passed on how late i was
braking. On the back straight I was hitting 120 mph on a downhill into a
hairpin and was able to brake well after the braking cone.

All was well until the last session when my pads went!!!! I mean
WENT.....metal to metal........I can't believe it........only a week
old........ It was session number four and just over a tank of fuel so you
know roughly how long I was out.

Anyway I now need new pads after limping home using engine braking and
handbrake ;-) I know that the DS2000 are probably great pads but I'm just
too hard on brakes (obviously) for them. What should I go for? Are pagids
available for these calipers?

Many thanks guys,

Paul.




Pete Croney 23 April 2001 01:33 PM

Hi Paul

Even better than my Brembos ?? You should have known better http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/wink.gif http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/wink.gif

Seriously, I assume you mean the Alcon 330mm kit (Prodrive written on the caliper). I think Pagid do make a pad, but try speaking direct to Alcon for a part number.

mutant_matt 23 April 2001 01:56 PM

I was reading this morning in the current EVO that at Palmer Sport at the Bedford Autodrome, they have to replace the disks *and* pads twice per day on their track cars.... http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/eek.gif http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/eek.gif http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/eek.gif http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/eek.gif

Matt http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/smile.gif

SteveB 23 April 2001 03:52 PM

Paul,

Oh well, at least you didn't crack your discs then get asked for another £500 for the "floating" version !!

Seriously, my DS2000's have been fine. I also know people that have recently done a track day with their kit with no problems. I would suggest you talk to your dealer first.

Steve.

russell hayward 23 April 2001 10:47 PM

DS2000 experience high wear at constant high temperatures. DS3000 are better for track use and will last.

Alternatives are available, try calling Roger Clark Motorsport and speak to :-

Simon Chamberlain
Roger Clark Motorsport
Tel:+44 1455 828610
Fax:+44 1455 828620
e-mail: simon@rogerclarkmotorsport.co.uk

OK !!


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