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Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-18-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 23,121
Posted By J Ritt
Check out this article...

Check out this article (http://www.essexparts.com/learning-center/cat/brake-rotors/post/swapping_pads). Using aggressive pads may possibly clean the pad material off of your rotors...but it may not....
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 06-08-2010, 02:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,085
Posted By J Ritt
Video/Article: How to swap between street and race pads

Hi Guys,

I’ve posted a couple of brake-related articles and videos on this forum over the past year and have received a great response from other members. I recently finished my latest piece that...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 03-29-2010, 08:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,947
Posted By J Ritt
Here are the Ferodo part numbers for the Akebono...

Here are the Ferodo part numbers for the Akebono Sport Package front/rear. They can be purchased through many of the forum sponsors...Forged Perf, Stillen, Vivid Racing, etc.

DS2500
FCP4172H...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 03-29-2010, 08:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,947
Posted By J Ritt
Come on Gary, you know better than that.:shakes...

Come on Gary, you know better than that.:shakes head:

On top is the DS2500 for the Nissan GT-R. On bottom is the Brembo FM1000 that fits the Brembo Mono6 caliper. You can see a few extra specs...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 03-27-2010, 02:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,947
Posted By J Ritt
Yes, Ferodo DS2500 and DS3000 are available front...

Yes, Ferodo DS2500 and DS3000 are available front and rear for the Akebono calipers. I'll put the part numbers up on Monday when I'm back in the office.

This is the key point. Neither DS2500...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 03-26-2010, 08:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,947
Posted By J Ritt
The Ferodo DS2500 is the same compound that is...

The Ferodo DS2500 is the same compound that is shipped in Brembo Big Brake Kits. Ferodo makes it for Brembo as a private label, and Brembo calls it the FM1000. There's a lot of debate about this on...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 12-08-2009, 01:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,132
Posted By J Ritt
Article and Video: How to Bed-in Brake Pads and Rotors

Hi Guys,
A couple of months ago I posted a link to an article I wrote about how to choose brake pads. I’ve received a steady stream of emails and comments from forum members who benefited from that...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 09-17-2009, 09:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,891
Posted By J Ritt
That's so true. The same thing goes with...

That's so true. The same thing goes with burnt-up calipers. I know a lot of my old big brake customers used to wear their burnt red or gold calipers as a badge of honor...a flag thrown up to other...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 09-17-2009, 09:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,891
Posted By J Ritt
Hey Mike! Good to hear you're still around! ...

Hey Mike! Good to hear you're still around! :hello:

I moved to NC about a year ago. All is well...still rockin' the Z06, although I keep having bad thoughts about a nice 996TT to replace...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 09-16-2009, 08:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,891
Posted By J Ritt
Too funny! Play nice boys. If you can...

Too funny! Play nice boys.

If you can dance like this little guy, teenage girls won't care at all if you have screechy brakes! :ughdance:

Seriously though, it just depends on the person. ...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 09-14-2009, 03:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,891
Posted By J Ritt
RCZ, If you're talking about the Sport Akebono...

RCZ,
If you're talking about the Sport Akebono brakes, the Ferodo DS3000 on the front and the DS2500 on the rear would be an excellent setup.

I don't think they're up on our site yet, but one of...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 09-14-2009, 03:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,891
Posted By J Ritt
Mike, G37 and 370Z are the same. I'll get the...

Mike,
G37 and 370Z are the same. I'll get the 370Z listings up on the site (I swore they were up there). Much thanks for the catch!:hello:
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 09-14-2009, 10:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,891
Posted By J Ritt
Article: How to Choose the Best Street and Track Brake Pads

Hi Guys,
I wanted to post a link to an article I recently wrote about how to choose street and track brake pads. I know this has always been a popular topic on the forums, and one that creates a lot...
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