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Forum: Brakes & Suspension 09-07-2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 211
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Posted By ChrisSlicks
I haven't had any problem with the rears. Most...

I haven't had any problem with the rears. Most of us are running one pad step down for the rear so that the rear doesn't lock up as easily.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 09-06-2010, 06:34 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,582
Posted By ChrisSlicks
When I talked to Chet he didn't say anything...

When I talked to Chet he didn't say anything definite but he indicated that he may offer it as a kit after Travis tests it out successfully. So basically we're all sitting around on our thumbs until...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-23-2010, 05:12 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,582
Posted By ChrisSlicks
I tried using a more aggressive pad in the rear...

I tried using a more aggressive pad in the rear only but it didn't help other than making the rear lock up prematurely. The stock bias already favors the rear somewhat and then it uses ABS to dial...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-18-2010, 06:50 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,582
Posted By ChrisSlicks
How high do you think you could go in a...

How high do you think you could go in a streetable car before it starts to break my back? I don't do that many highway miles in general, but need to be able to drive a few hundred to the track.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-16-2010, 09:12 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,582
Posted By ChrisSlicks
I took temperature readings yesterday at the...

I took temperature readings yesterday at the auto-x but the day was cooler and the wind was strong. No ice-mode today. Peak rotor temperatures were a mild 350F and calipers were only 220F. There...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-13-2010, 07:45 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,582
Posted By ChrisSlicks
Lots of track pads don't, but that doesn't mean...

Lots of track pads don't, but that doesn't mean you can't use them as long as the shim fits. I guess it could be a little tight with brand new pads in some cases.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-13-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,582
Posted By ChrisSlicks
It was for the Berk 135i Time Attack car. On...

It was for the Berk 135i Time Attack car. On their first outing they had a horrible time with boiling brake fluid and had to bleed the brakes after every session. I'm guessing they added these to...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-13-2010, 01:18 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,582
Posted By ChrisSlicks
Yeah, it was just kind of random. Mike never...

Yeah, it was just kind of random. Mike never mentioned using these anywhere else that I'm aware of.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-13-2010, 11:27 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,582
Posted By ChrisSlicks
I have some friends that are trying this part out...

I have some friends that are trying this part out on the stock C6 Z06 brakes. A few of them have been cooking calipers as well.

Edit: found this gem on their testimonial - look familiar?
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-12-2010, 10:56 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,582
Posted By ChrisSlicks
How did you connect it to the fascia?

How did you connect it to the fascia?
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-11-2010, 07:25 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,582
Posted By ChrisSlicks
I think you mean pad and caliper. Their testing...

I think you mean pad and caliper. Their testing methods were pretty lame, I would be interested to see some real world data.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-11-2010, 04:08 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,582
Posted By ChrisSlicks
In my case it got better, but there are other BBK...

In my case it got better, but there are other BBK kits that didn't fair as well.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-11-2010, 01:57 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,582
Posted By ChrisSlicks
This weekend I have an auto-x and will be taking...

This weekend I have an auto-x and will be taking careful temperature measurements of rotor, caliper and brake line both front and rear after every run using an infrared thermometer. This is about as...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-11-2010, 01:49 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,582
Posted By ChrisSlicks
I would like to think that the ABS could be...

I would like to think that the ABS could be reprogrammed, but I'm 99% sure that Nissan we never do this unless a flaw can be easily reproduced under street driving conditions, and that the flaw leads...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-11-2010, 01:32 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,582
Posted By ChrisSlicks
It's a possibility. But in this case it would be...

It's a possibility. But in this case it would be the stock BBK (small BBK?) that was misapplied. Has anyone with base brakes experienced ice-mode?

I will say that the AP Racing kit goes for a...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-11-2010, 10:02 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,582
Posted By ChrisSlicks
Same thing happens to me. I thought it was fade...

Same thing happens to me. I thought it was fade at first, but the ABS ends up pulsing the front brakes, not the rear. If the fronts were overheated you would expect the rear brakes to be doing all...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-10-2010, 10:36 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,582
Posted By ChrisSlicks
Looking forward to hearing your results.

Looking forward to hearing your results.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-06-2010, 12:06 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,582
Posted By ChrisSlicks
Ok picked up an Infrared thermometer from...

Ok picked up an Infrared thermometer from Grainger, it's good up to 1832F. If anything on my car gets that hot I expect spontaneous combustion!

Extech 42512: Dual Laser InfraRed Thermometer...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-05-2010, 12:10 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,582
Posted By ChrisSlicks
I could measure the temperature of the hard brake...

I could measure the temperature of the hard brake line at certain points. In theory after a 10 minute sit the line that wraps the fluid should be close in temperature due to conductive heat...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-05-2010, 11:04 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,582
Posted By ChrisSlicks
This is where it seems to get a little different...

This is where it seems to get a little different between us.

I can brake as hard as I want for about 3 runs. After that I get ice-mode under firm straight line braking every time. It doesn't...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-04-2010, 03:44 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,582
Posted By ChrisSlicks
I don't think the overall temperatures are high...

I don't think the overall temperatures are high enough to induce pad fade but it is a theory I will investigate.

One thing that doesn't add up with that theory is that the brakes fully return...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-04-2010, 03:06 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,582
Posted By ChrisSlicks
I can reproduce it on a nice smooth sticky...

I can reproduce it on a nice smooth sticky surface with the only factor being temperature. Once the brakes are thoroughly heat soaked ice mode is induced under heavy braking, and this is with...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 04-20-2010, 03:49 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,582
Posted By ChrisSlicks
Sounds like you were getting pad fade, which...

Sounds like you were getting pad fade, which certainly does trigger the ice-mode in these cars. Despite the large rotors the heat seems to build up very quickly and there isn't adequate ventilation...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 04-06-2010, 01:48 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,582
Posted By ChrisSlicks
I think you got pad fade. Pad fade seems to...

I think you got pad fade. Pad fade seems to really freak the ABS out because the rear brakes are working but the front brakes aren't at full capacity. End result is the ice-mode behavior but for...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 04-06-2010, 01:40 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,582
Posted By ChrisSlicks
Ironically the car does really well braking mid...

Ironically the car does really well braking mid corner while unbalanced, it just can't brake in a straight line in certain conditions.
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