Nissan 370Z Forum  

Brake pad grease carbonization with track use

Thanks for the detailed feedback Chris! Good to know my thinking wasn't completely off. But yeah, a 2 to 4% reduction in heat transfer is negligible in rotor temperatures of

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Brakes & Suspension


 
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
Old 01-07-2011, 12:37 PM   #12 (permalink)
JB1
Track Member
 
JB1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 748
Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z sold
Rep Power: 19
JB1 has a spectacular aura aboutJB1 has a spectacular aura about
Default

Thanks for the detailed feedback Chris! Good to know my thinking wasn't completely off. But yeah, a 2 to 4% reduction in heat transfer is negligible in rotor temperatures of what? 500 to 800 degrees?? So next time I'll just leave them of when I go to the track.

Yep, RA is hard on brakes, even though I was taking it easy as it was my first track day with the Z. Sure glad I upgraded Pads and fluid before I went there.
__________________
Black Fangs // Black rear Valance // Berk CBE // COBB post MAF tubes // K&N drop in filters // Setrab Oil Cooler // Stillen Sway bars // Z1 SS brake lines // Stillen brake cooling kit // Harness bar //
JB1 is offline   Reply With Quote
 

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Looking for Recommendations:Track Brake/Tire Prep JSBZ Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 16 02-19-2012 02:11 PM
Track brake pads,Carbotech XP10 cossie1600 Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 6 09-07-2010 10:02 PM
bug, tar, grease remover? azn370z Exterior & Interior 8 03-21-2010 04:19 PM
Brake problem at the track for Car & Driver! david9962000 Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 3 01-07-2010 04:03 PM
Article: How to Choose the Best Street and Track Brake Pads J Ritt Brakes & Suspension 20 09-28-2009 08:54 AM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:22 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2