Pad knockback

semtex · 09-26-2009, 07:55 PM

The diagram is exaggerated for illustrative purposes. Trust me, it happens. It was particularly bad on the 350Z. Wheel hubs flex. On my 350 I actually had to replace them semi-regularly after I switched to StopTech's BBK (annoyed the heck out of me too). It doesn't matter where the calipers are mounted, I don't see the relevance of whether or not our calipers are on top. That diagram could just as easily be a top-down view with the calipers mounted in the 9 o'clock position.

kannibul · 09-26-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

The diagram is exaggerated for illustrative purposes. Trust me, it happens. It was particularly bad on the 350Z. Wheel hubs flex. On my 350 I actually had to replace them semi-regularly after I switched to StopTech's BBK (annoyed the heck out of me too). It doesn't matter where the calipers are mounted, I don't see the relevance of whether or not our calipers are on top. That diagram could just as easily be a top-down view with the calipers mounted in the 9 o'clock position.

If it is a top-down view, then why would it flex in a front/rear direction unless it's a product of excessive toe in / toe out causing that kind of force / load - even then, those forces would still be at play at any speed. Sorry, I don't see it happening due to cornering. The hub itself can't flex enough...the rotors certainly won't flex enough...

Combine my point of view of why does it happen when not on a track?

09-26-2009, 07:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 55 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 34	The diagram is exaggerated for illustrative purposes. Trust me, it happens. It was particularly bad on the 350Z. Wheel hubs flex. On my 350 I actually had to replace them semi-regularly after I switched to StopTech's BBK (annoyed the heck out of me too). It doesn't matter where the calipers are mounted, I don't see the relevance of whether or not our calipers are on top. That diagram could just as easily be a top-down view with the calipers mounted in the 9 o'clock position. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.