Harder Brake Pads On Std Discs?
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After a track day on Sunday, I removed my front pads to check for damage/wear.
I dont know how much of the pad is there for wear, and how much is backing material. I didnt measure it, but there is about 8mm on top of the metal back plate.
I noticed several fracture lines in the pad. Do these fractures mean the pads are scrap or are they commonplace?
For my next track day, I wanted to get harder pads. Can i fit harder pads without upgrading the discs to a harder/alternative material?
Whats the concensus on the best pads? and how do I get the rear pads out? - do I have to remove the caliper?
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Sul
I dont know how much of the pad is there for wear, and how much is backing material. I didnt measure it, but there is about 8mm on top of the metal back plate.
I noticed several fracture lines in the pad. Do these fractures mean the pads are scrap or are they commonplace?
For my next track day, I wanted to get harder pads. Can i fit harder pads without upgrading the discs to a harder/alternative material?
Whats the concensus on the best pads? and how do I get the rear pads out? - do I have to remove the caliper?
Thanks
Sul
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Harder pads can be used (eg Mintex 1155) and performance benefit is quite a step up, but standard discs have a habit of cracking when used with harder pads that can take higher temperatues, and the benefits/improvements to be had from also upgrading the discs make it a worth while consideration!
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Hi SUL
I`am running on standard rotors with 1155 pads. Brake perfomance is better but after 10 000km /cca. 6200ml/ it`s over. Front rotors are completly weared.
Erik
I`am running on standard rotors with 1155 pads. Brake perfomance is better but after 10 000km /cca. 6200ml/ it`s over. Front rotors are completly weared.
Erik
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Sul,
Fitted Mintex 1155 pads to front but warped discs after about 5000mls.
Have now fitted crossed drilled and groved front discs with a new set of Mintex pads and the difference is amazing.
Speak to Falkland Performance for a good price on the pads.(£66.00 +vat)
Fitted Mintex 1155 pads to front but warped discs after about 5000mls.
Have now fitted crossed drilled and groved front discs with a new set of Mintex pads and the difference is amazing.
Speak to Falkland Performance for a good price on the pads.(£66.00 +vat)
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