what the best track specific brake pad? my carbotech panther xp are done.
04-14-2003, 12:32 PM
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what the best track specific brake pad? my carbotech panther xp are done.
which ones should I try? I need a pad that will last, have strong bite and resist fade. any ideas? thanks phil
oh, i'm on stock brakes..
oh, i'm on stock brakes..
04-14-2003, 01:07 PM
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good bite and life... have you ever used carbotech panther xp pads??
I never said it had to be a cheap pad but i know what you mean. the carbotech pad resisted fade, had good bite and lasted for a long time.
04-14-2003, 01:25 PM
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They're good pads
I'm on Cobalt pads all the way around now though. Even better, imo. The best setup I've been on yet. I can go seriously deep into braking zones. My poor passengers.
My only complaint about Cobalt pads is that I can never remember the naming scheme. I'm running the GT-R spec VR up front and IT-R spec B in back. I think... Maybe spec C in back.
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My only complaint about Cobalt pads is that I can never remember the naming scheme. I'm running the GT-R spec VR up front and IT-R spec B in back. I think... Maybe spec C in back.
Warren
04-14-2003, 02:37 PM
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how are they diffrent then the carbotech panther xp pad.
do you switch the rear pads out for track days also? if so, does it improve brake performance enough to make it worth the effort.
04-14-2003, 10:41 PM
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I don't swap pads
But then again, it's a race car. Trailer queen. Race pads all the way around.
It's easier to modulate the Cobalt pads, imo. Also, the coeffecient of friction for the Cobalt pads is higher, and believe me, you will feel it when you lay into it.
Trail braking is really nice with the setup I have. It was too hairy with a few other setups I've tried.
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It's easier to modulate the Cobalt pads, imo. Also, the coeffecient of friction for the Cobalt pads is higher, and believe me, you will feel it when you lay into it.
Trail braking is really nice with the setup I have. It was too hairy with a few other setups I've tried.
Warren
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04-15-2003, 06:08 AM
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Depends on the car
I really don't know what it would cost for an S4 or Porsche size. It'll be around what a Carbotech XP costs. Less than the European stuff, so don't worry about paying more than for Pagids or Ferodos.
Just give Andie @ Cobalt a call. He's a real nice guy, and won't pressure you into buying. Hell, I spoke to him for over a year before I ever bought anything from him.
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Just give Andie @ Cobalt a call. He's a real nice guy, and won't pressure you into buying. Hell, I spoke to him for over a year before I ever bought anything from him.
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04-15-2003, 07:15 PM
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The owner is an ex employee from carbotech
according to carbotech.
when I called them they could not give me a price quote for thewir race pad for stock brakes... no demand i guess. a sales rep thought they would cost about 100 bucks but i doubt it. he told be he would call be back with price and an eta but never did... I ordered the carbotechs again.. xp for front race and whatever they street pad for the rear. 250 for both..... any they promised i would have them before next thurs!
when I called them they could not give me a price quote for thewir race pad for stock brakes... no demand i guess. a sales rep thought they would cost about 100 bucks but i doubt it. he told be he would call be back with price and an eta but never did... I ordered the carbotechs again.. xp for front race and whatever they street pad for the rear. 250 for both..... any they promised i would have them before next thurs!
