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> Brakes, tell me something
Trekkor
post May 2 2005, 09:26 PM
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Sure, this is a re-run.

I ran the track and got brake fade 3/4 of way into each session.

I just want to upgrade the pads and fluid right now.

What do you recommend/are using.
Wear is not a factor. I want the best stopping power for the stock FOUR calipers/rotors.

Do I need to replace the M/C with a bigger unit and what are your feelings on the prop valve vs "tee" arguement.

Also considering the SS brake lines.

Thanks and thanks to Mark for helping with the brake bleeding on track day.

KT


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Brett W
post May 2 2005, 10:53 PM
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Alright, here goes

Leave the air dam on and put some ducts in, to run for cooling air. This will keep the air out from under the car at speed and keep the brakes cool. You can always block them off on the street.

Call Hawk and get some Hawk HPs or Blacks depending on how long your sessions are. They will work well on the street as well.

Stainless lines, put an adjustable prop valve in the back so you can tune the brakes and step up in master cylinder size. You might also look at adding a Stewart lock-resistant brake valve.

Ford Heavy Duty brake fluid has a dry boiling point of 585 or something like that. It is also very cheap. I have used it on many race cars with no problems. The GTU RX7 that I maintain used it last weekend at the Mitty to take first in class. As long as you keep the brakes bleed you will be OK.

Or you could always bite the bullet and upgrade to these:



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trekkor   Brakes   May 2 2005, 09:26 PM
Brad Roberts   Should I answer.. or do you want me to wait ?   May 2 2005, 09:28 PM
Andyrew   lol You know no one is going to reply now..... l...   May 2 2005, 09:32 PM
nebreitling   probably having 100% FRESH brake fluid in your car...   May 2 2005, 09:32 PM
drew365   I probably should let Brad answer since he knows y...   May 2 2005, 09:34 PM
Eric_Shea     May 2 2005, 09:38 PM
Series9   Aren't 986 Monoblocks getting pretty cheap? G...   May 2 2005, 09:40 PM
Aaron Cox     May 2 2005, 09:42 PM
drew365   ...   May 2 2005, 09:45 PM
SirAndy     May 2 2005, 09:45 PM
skline   I have to agree with Eric, change to larger brakes...   May 2 2005, 09:46 PM
VegasRacer     May 2 2005, 09:48 PM
SirAndy   ...   May 2 2005, 09:53 PM
Brad Roberts  
  May 2 2005, 09:53 PM
Brad Roberts   Aaron, Help me out.. <...   May 2 2005, 09:56 PM
SirAndy   i added a green arrow to show you your real proble...   May 2 2005, 09:56 PM
trekkor   John, you answered my question, nicely. Nathan, I...   May 2 2005, 09:58 PM
nebreitling   lmao andy!   May 2 2005, 09:58 PM
Brad Roberts   I cant say antyhingnlkwenqRQGK   May 2 2005, 10:01 PM
Brad Roberts  
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Aaron Cox   http://www.914world.com/bbs2/ht...   May 2 2005, 10:15 PM
!   I was running a 2800 lbs tail dragger with stock S...   May 2 2005, 10:24 PM
trekkor  
  May 2 2005, 10:47 PM
Andyrew   Soo.... SS lines are better than rubber lines? ...   May 2 2005, 10:48 PM
Brett W   Alright, here goes Leave the air dam on and put s...   May 2 2005, 10:53 PM
neo914-6  
  May 2 2005, 11:26 PM
trekkor   Just curious, did Chris' race car run a tee? H...   May 3 2005, 12:01 AM
Eric_Shea   Just Autocross? Stock brakes should be fine. Get...   May 3 2005, 12:06 AM
nebreitling   doesn't seem like anyone here is really fretti...   May 3 2005, 12:14 AM
Eric_Shea   I think you're right but my last post was pret...   May 3 2005, 12:24 AM
Brad Roberts  
  May 3 2005, 12:43 AM
ArtechnikA  
  May 3 2005, 11:50 AM
Dave_Darling   I would recommend the Porterfield street compound ...   May 3 2005, 12:19 PM
ArtechnikA  
  May 3 2005, 12:57 PM
jgiroux67   ...   May 3 2005, 04:32 PM
trekkor   Here's what I'm going to do:   May 4 2005, 06:06 AM
Brett W   http://www.914world.com/bbs2/h...   May 4 2005, 07:02 AM
KenH   ATE Blue fluid or eqiuv. Porterfields are hard to...   May 4 2005, 09:38 AM


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