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Forum: Brakes & Suspension 04-13-2010, 11:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,494
Posted By Gary_C
It looks like he sprayed some anti-squeal gel or...

It looks like he sprayed some anti-squeal gel or something on the back of the pad. It's definitely not something that came with the Brembo kit.

The FM1000 pad compound that comes in the 370Z...
Forum: Nismo 370Z 04-11-2010, 03:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,078
Posted By Gary_C
You'll need to do a bit of research on where the...

You'll need to do a bit of research on where the kit comes from, what sort of engineering/testing was applied during development, and what the intended purpose of the kit was meant to be.

Alcon is...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 04-09-2010, 05:14 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 54,255
Posted By Gary_C
The easiest way to describe it... Category...

The easiest way to describe it...

Category 1:
Actual manufacturers of the products they sell.

Category 2:
Nothing more than "manupackagers" private label brands on the products they sell.
...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 04-07-2010, 11:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,982
Posted By Gary_C
Thavee, Most experienced tuners and builders...

Thavee,

Most experienced tuners and builders wont make a recommendation unless they know what you are trying to accomplish, and what other modifications or changes have been made to your vehicle....
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 03-29-2010, 12:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,826
Posted By Gary_C
Funny how you admit to being able to see more...

Funny how you admit to being able to see more copper in the DS2500 than you can see in the FM1000, yet in the same statement you say that it's "obvious that the overall texture and composition is the...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 03-26-2010, 09:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,826
Posted By Gary_C
J Ritt has never held a set of FM1000's and a set...

J Ritt has never held a set of FM1000's and a set of DS2500's side by side.
You can physically see distinct differences in the make up of the compounds...and anyone who has gone a step further and...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-10-2010, 12:15 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 54,255
Posted By Gary_C
I'm not trying to say anything bad about the...

I'm not trying to say anything bad about the Alliance products specifically, but simply offering things for people to think about before they make their decision. I will say that you can't "hold" or...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-09-2010, 08:40 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 54,255
Posted By Gary_C
XAN, Maybe a coincidence, but a lot of these...

XAN,

Maybe a coincidence, but a lot of these Chinese knockoff companies do things like that to intentionally to confuse the consumer. They may not start the rumor that "Alliance" is an American...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 12-02-2009, 01:16 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 26,521
Posted By Gary_C
There's a couple issues going on dimensionally. ...

There's a couple issues going on dimensionally.

Calipers (and the pad shapes that they accept) are designed to fit particular disc dimensions...based on overall diameter, annulus (swept area), and...
Forum: Australia/New Zealand 11-25-2009, 09:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,872
Posted By Gary_C
Based on the quality and durability of the Brembo...

Based on the quality and durability of the Brembo discs you can pretty much go either way. (I know, this doesn't answer your question at all...keep reading)

We generally recommend slotted discs...
Forum: Australia/New Zealand 11-24-2009, 09:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,872
Posted By Gary_C
I agree with Chris. We developed the 14"...

I agree with Chris.
We developed the 14" (355mm) Front system in order to increase the number of available 18" wheel options for serious track go'ers. "R" compound rubber is much more available, and...
Forum: Australia/New Zealand 11-23-2009, 10:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,872
Posted By Gary_C
Brembo now offers a 355x32mm Lightweight 6-piston...

Brembo now offers a 355x32mm Lightweight 6-piston Monobloc brake kit.

It has the same caliper overhang and overall diameter as out caliper upgrade with OEM discs.

If the caliper upgrade fits a...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 11-17-2009, 02:30 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 54,255
Posted By Gary_C
Here's a good example of a difference in opinion,...

Here's a good example of a difference in opinion, most likely created by each companies various experiences over time, which ultimately lead to different solutions for their own products.

All of...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 11-17-2009, 11:11 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 54,255
Posted By Gary_C
Mike, Good news! Yes, you can buy my...

Mike,

Good news!

Yes, you can buy my 2pc. fully floating rotor assemblies and end up with what would be a COMPLETE Brembo Gran Turismo system.

I worked with engineering specifically to make...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 11-16-2009, 10:01 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 54,255
Posted By Gary_C
Tell me about it! Brembo spent a lot of...

Tell me about it!

Brembo spent a lot of money on proposed development for the C6 ZO6 only to have it left behind in favor for a more price conscious system to meet the budget set for the final...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 11-16-2009, 09:49 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 54,255
Posted By Gary_C
I hope you're ready for a mini-novel on...

I hope you're ready for a mini-novel on braking... :twocents:



For the caliper upgrade we do only offer the front option.
For the complete big brake systems, we offer front only /or/...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 11-14-2009, 12:01 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 54,255
Posted By Gary_C
It's actually starting to sound like you may have...

It's actually starting to sound like you may have one of my caliper upgrades rather than a full BBK? I should have asked that earlier. Is that correct? If so, whose brand of disc are you using? Can...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 11-14-2009, 09:18 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 54,255
Posted By Gary_C
The FM1000 is primarily an aggressive street pad....

The FM1000 is primarily an aggressive street pad. It is actually hands down my favorite pads for daily driving, high speed highway driving, and the occasional canyon/mountain run. With that said, I...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 11-13-2009, 07:36 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 54,255
Posted By Gary_C
I agree with Chris wholeheartedly on this...

I agree with Chris wholeheartedly on this statement.

It's a topic that comes up in every single product meeting that we have in my company. We get glimpses and pulses into what Brembo is doing...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 11-13-2009, 02:55 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 54,255
Posted By Gary_C
This is one of the best posts that I have read on...

This is one of the best posts that I have read on this topic and I really appreciate seeing this type of objective reasoning. I am curious though, why you have been soo quick to discredit the Brembo...
Forum: New Forum Member 11-13-2009, 02:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,110
Posted By Gary_C
Just wanted to say hello...

New member here...not a Z owner, but an enthusiast none the less.

I work in the industry for Race Technologies, who is the US representative for Brembo's aftermarket High Performance division.
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