Bent Carbotech pads, update
#1
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Bent Carbotech pads, update
Update to this thread:
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/753...s/page__st__25
I was having a little bent pad backing plate issue in our T3 car. Piston side.
Much improved after filing the ears and the side of the pad.
But was given a tip from a Spec Miata racer.
Just remove the side shims to give more space and eliminate any side binding at all. Looking at the shiny parts on the shims from wear even after filing, I think this is the easiest solution.
So no filing ears and just remove shims.
Picture for reference:
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/753...s/page__st__25
I was having a little bent pad backing plate issue in our T3 car. Piston side.
Much improved after filing the ears and the side of the pad.
But was given a tip from a Spec Miata racer.
Just remove the side shims to give more space and eliminate any side binding at all. Looking at the shiny parts on the shims from wear even after filing, I think this is the easiest solution.
So no filing ears and just remove shims.
Picture for reference:
#6
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I bent the fronts (piston side as well) on the xp9s I ran (no shims). Going XP10s this year so we'll see how they do!
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#8
I switched from Carbotech to PFC, and realize how poorly made Carbotech are
I've personally had 3 occasion where they've used the wrong template and sent us the wrong pads for various cars (not S2000)
I've personally had 3 occasion where they've used the wrong template and sent us the wrong pads for various cars (not S2000)
#9
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#10
I always remove the shims on any cars that I track. It is louder but I noticed the same thing with binding on various race pads.
I run Raybestos ST43 brake pads. Pretty cheap and they last forever...
I run Raybestos ST43 brake pads. Pretty cheap and they last forever...