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Old 03-03-2006, 12:38 PM
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I know that pushing 4,000lbs down straights at Road America or any track is going to create issues after a period of time....or laps. I've upgraded to the 355mm StopTech Big Brake kit and have tried Pagid Orange and Hawk HT-10 pads, and I still have fade issues. Outside of the car being over 4,000lbs, and it's just going to happen. Does anyone have any suggestions as to brake pads that have worked for them?
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Which fluid are you using? Try Motul RBF 600 or ATE Super Blue.
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Default Re: Which fluid are you using? Try Motul RBF 600 or ATE Super Blue.

I'm have Super Blue in it.....the Motul...isn't that silicon based?
Old 03-03-2006, 04:38 PM
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If you use RBF, be prepared to bleed alot.
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Don't use ATE Super Blue. Apparently many have reported cases of clutch ploblems with this fluid.
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Default Why Bob? I never have to bleed my brakes. I think it is a precautionary measure...

That people use to get some air out of the system if there is any at all after a few hard events.

This perhaps should be done with all brands of fluids.
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RBF 600 is not silicon based.
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