How are your brakes?

flashburn · 05-05-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike

these calipers are fine for the track, just not on our cars. They are a very high quality caliper. I have a little experience, since my powdercoating business specializes in calipers. I've torn down and rebuilt just about every brand on the market and these are a quality item. It really comes down to cooling in my opinion. My friend with a G37 Coupe has no issues when tracking.

So you don't think ducting will be enough as far as cooling goes? Since you are switching to Stoptech's?

spearfish25 · 05-05-2011, 12:20 PM

Mike just wants some new toys for his car...

Mike · 05-05-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

So you don't think ducting will be enough as far as cooling goes? Since you are switching to Stoptech's?

It probably would for most tracks. There is one in particular that I go to that it definitely wouldn't be good enough. But Alex is also right, I want new toys!

If they don't come in by my next track date, may 28th, I plan on running the akebonos at Barber with hawk DTC60 0r 70 pads.

btw, brembos are off the car and stripped down, ready for refinishing and sale if anyone wants a cheap front upgrade. Requires 19" wheels though, and I don't have any of those anymore.

flashburn · 05-05-2011, 02:03 PM

Haha, that's cool Mike. I'm still looking forward to your review of the Stoptech's. It seems like a huge chunk of change to drop for a BBK, but if I get more serious into tracking (8+ days a year), I might go ahead with it. So far I've been pretty happy with the stock ones, except for some minor issues.

Mike · 05-05-2011, 02:50 PM

They are uber expensive but Sharif gave me a great deal on them, and I figure if I'm gonna do it, may as well go with the best!

chuckd05 · 05-05-2011, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

I swap them out before each track session. It takes maybe 20 minutes to swap them all out. It takes longer to jack up the car and swap wheels.

so 5 minutes each caliper!? you're quick...

its fine to just swap pads and leave the rotor time and time again after tracking?

cossie1600 · 05-06-2011, 12:24 AM

If you can handle the noise and the brake dust, go for it. The carbotechs do work when they are cold, just not recommended. Mine's been on the car since my track day two weeks ago, of course I have only driven it 40 miles since....

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flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Haha, that's cool Mike. I'm still looking forward to your review of the Stoptech's. It seems like a huge chunk of change to drop for a BBK, but if I get more serious into tracking (8+ days a year), I might go ahead with it. So far I've been pretty happy with the stock ones, except for some minor issues. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

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