davidc1

Just some props to Mike for his method of bedding pads. Everybody keeps telling me that track pads will always make a lot of noise....

Well, I bought some take offs, and then some new pads, Carbotech XP10/8, bed them in according to psycoazian's technique, which is pretty much what the manufacturer recommends, and I can say that the pads make NO noise at all.

I've been on the street and to the track once with them, about 800miles so far, and no noise at all.

Guess you just gotta do it right.

Driven

[shrugs] seems to depend on the pad for me.

I've had XP10s with OEM calipers, no matter what I did, they squeaked.
I have XP10s on my Stoptechs, never makes a noise.

spets

I think they will start making noise on the street once you wear off the transfer layer.

davidc1

Don't think so. I believe if they are bedded properly, you will have no, or minimal noise.

Psychoazn has had multiple pairs on his car for many many miles and no noise.

I bed mine on the street, and no noise for about 250 street miles. Then, did a track day, about 130miles, and no noise. Now, another 400 street miles, and no noise.

If they do make noise, the assumption is that they weren't bedded properly. I bedded mine on new rotors according to the manufacturers directions.

Also, the guys at 949Racing, who do a lot of S2000 stuff, agreed....if properly bedded, no noise. Emilio did mention that occasionally on the street, they'll start making noise, but he just does a couple of real hard stops, and they are quiet again.

If you'res are making noise, I'd suggest resurfacing your rotors, and try again. Make sure to follow the manufacture instructions exactly. Every manufacturer varies a little. But a key seems to be....you must get them hot enough to fade during the bedding process.

FluKy15

You going to post the method used for everyone or just keep teasing?

VitaRenovatio

I have never owned a set of Carbotech's that were quiet after ~100 miles of street driving. They're usually quiet after a track day, but after a week or so of street driving, they become really noisy. I always follow Carbotech's recommended bedding procedure. They suggest you gradually increase braking force on the track until you experience fade, then let the car sit.

ringo14

when i remounted my st43's on new rotors they were silent for a while until a few track days happened

turbo8765

That's been my experience also

SoMe0nE2tAlK2

This is what happened to me.
Broke them in on the street, was quiet for a while but hte noise came back.

Took them to the track.
Then they were quiet again (for a longer period) but the last time I took the S out, it was starting to squeal again.
Will break them in again at Laguna Seca.

macr88

Same here but 10/8 is much easier to keep quiet than 12's. 12's on the street are no bueno.