Carbotech and backing plates

pokeyl · 11-07-2015, 10:10 AM

Do I need to install the backing plates on Carbotech pads?

Rusty · 11-07-2015, 10:54 AM

You mean the shims between the pads and the pistons? If so, yes. The shims are heat insulators. Put a little bit of grease on the back of the pads to help keep the noise down.

osbornsm · 11-07-2015, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

You mean the shims between the pads and the pistons? If so, yes. The shims are heat insulators. Put a little bit of grease on the back of the pads to help keep the noise down.

Halfkiddio · 11-25-2015, 05:57 PM

Well ****. I guess I need to put those back on now since I thought they were just noise shims. Someone needs to come up with some titanium backing plates like they have for Evo's.

pokeyl · 11-25-2015, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Halfkiddio

Well ****. I guess I need to put those back on now since I thought they were just noise shims. Someone needs to come up with some titanium backing plates like they have for Evo's.

https://hardbrakes.com/index.php?mai...roducts_id=106

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DEpointfive0 · 11-25-2015, 07:55 PM

I don't believe you NEED them, they do keep noise down and help insulate, but unless they start squeaking, I think you'll be fine

Halfkiddio · 12-01-2015, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pokeyl

https://hardbrakes.com/index.php?mai...roducts_id=106

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Those are exactly what I need. I actually found them a little after asking that question lol. Go me for using google second!

Halfkiddio · 12-01-2015, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I don't believe you NEED them, they do keep noise down and help insulate, but unless they start squeaking, I think you'll be fine

Well i've had them squeaking constantly before, both cold and relatively hot. They don't really make any noise at all once you get them really hot from what i've noticed though.

RN SHARK · 12-05-2015, 04:12 PM

Actually, you do not need them. I've talked to Carbotech directly and they told me not to run a titanium shim. If you have any questions regarding their products, call the number on the side of the box, ask to speak to a tech. They are always very helpful.

ValidusVentus · 01-19-2016, 12:43 AM

I run titanium backing plates (1.0mm) in the front in conjunction with my XP10s on track. Works great. Yes I do get crazy noise if I use the brakes without a transfer layer on the rotors. Sounds like a train coming to a stop.

ban25 · 01-19-2016, 01:42 AM

I run heat shields and they seem to be working out so far:

ban25's Track Journal

Rusty · 01-19-2016, 10:33 AM

I've been running Ti heat shields for over 3 years with no issues.

Halfkiddio · 01-19-2016, 10:35 AM

I would rather run Ti heat shields and have that extra layer of heat reduction for the stock calipers, which are known to not like heat abuse at all.

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11-07-2015, 10:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
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11-07-2015, 10:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,858 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	You mean the shims between the pads and the pistons? If so, yes. The shims are heat insulators. Put a little bit of grease on the back of the pads to help keep the noise down. osbornsm likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

11-25-2015, 07:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	I don't believe you NEED them, they do keep noise down and help insulate, but unless they start squeaking, I think you'll be fine __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

12-05-2015, 04:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
RN SHARK Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Wake Forest, NC Age: 43 Posts: 618 Drives: 09 370Z, 14 SRT GC Rep Power: 34	Actually, you do not need them. I've talked to Carbotech directly and they told me not to run a titanium shim. If you have any questions regarding their products, call the number on the side of the box, ask to speak to a tech. They are always very helpful. Zbrah likes this. __________________ ___________ '09 6sp/Z1/PowerTrix/SPL/Swift/SRP/Whiteline/F.I.LTH&CBE/UpRev by Seb/CJM/Stillen/Ings+1/RJM/TrackSpec/Sparco/Motul/Wavetrac/Coolerworx/Verus/CraftSquare '14 SRT Grand Cherokee; '08 TL Type-S

01-19-2016, 12:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
ValidusVentus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 400 Drives: #18 Z34 Rep Power: 22	I run titanium backing plates (1.0mm) in the front in conjunction with my XP10s on track. Works great. Yes I do get crazy noise if I use the brakes without a transfer layer on the rotors. Sounds like a train coming to a stop. 2011 Nismo#91 likes this. __________________ Mods: Dedicated caged track car, lots of things. \|\|\| Valkyrie Autosport \|\|\|

11-25-2015, 05:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Halfkiddio Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Knoxville Age: 30 Posts: 250 Drives: 09 RAE 370Z Rep Power: 10	Well ****. I guess I need to put those back on now since I thought they were just noise shims. Someone needs to come up with some titanium backing plates like they have for Evo's.

01-19-2016, 01:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
ban25 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 339 Drives: 17 C7 Z06 M7 Rep Power: 65	I run heat shields and they seem to be working out so far: ban25's Track Journal __________________ 2017 Corvette Z06 7MT \| 1LE \| Stage 3 \| DSCSport

01-19-2016, 10:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,858 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	I've been running Ti heat shields for over 3 years with no issues. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

01-19-2016, 10:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
Halfkiddio Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Knoxville Age: 30 Posts: 250 Drives: 09 RAE 370Z Rep Power: 10	I would rather run Ti heat shields and have that extra layer of heat reduction for the stock calipers, which are known to not like heat abuse at all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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