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Old 08-14-2012, 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by timothyli
So is this discoloration of PCCB? what happens to the big red when overheated? what color does the red changes to?
dark red, then purplish maroon, then dark blackish maroon, then paint falls off.

On my 2009 Carrera S I turned the white Porsche logo tan, then brown then black
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Old 08-14-2012, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by mooty
it's fine. chill guys.
discoloration, cracked rubber and broken ceramic disc are all okie.
after 2 days, the white "porsche" text on my red caliper are now yellow.
everything is cracked.
it's ok.
Quit using brakes

No brakes is worth 5 sec at th
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Old 08-14-2012, 02:14 PM
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I'm learning on the no brake part!
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Old 08-14-2012, 03:29 PM
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Quit using brakes

No brakes is worth 5 sec at th
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Old 08-14-2012, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by mooty
I'm learning on the no brake part!
U and reter must brake too much....

No brake
Fast in
Pray for apex
Open wheel at apex
Use throttle to rotate *** to track out
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Old 08-15-2012, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Izzone
U and reter must brake too much....

No brake
Fast in
Pray for apex
Open wheel at apex
Use throttle to rotate *** to track out
Is that how they do it on dirt tracks?
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Old 08-15-2012, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by tcsracing1
I wouldnt even repaint.... just a good wash, some new seals, calliper studs and back on the road
I would get rid of the seals. Install retainer clips for the pucks instead. I agree with the caliper studs.
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