Quick brake pad bedding query
05-19-2006, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by TD in DC
Even with properly bedded brake pads, rotors are usually pretty shiny. You only need to put on a very thin layer of pad on the rotor, which usually is not very visible. I am talking about a visible grey layer of pad on my rotors. Looks bad, but seems to stop fine with no juddering . . . Of course, I try not to use my brakes much at all anymore 
My rotors are not shiny. I've always had a visible grey layer on the rotors. Hell, even the rotors on my Volvo wagon have a visible transfer layer
As long as they are not juddering (i.e uneven layer), then you're fine IMO.
05-19-2006, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by George from MD
That's why I ended up switching to Hawks. Dustier and harder on rotors
05-21-2006, 08:16 PM
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FYI, bedding the brakes as Pagid directed took a bit of time, but they worked great on the track after driving there. After a 25 minute session the yellow color on the sides of the pads had turned grey for about half of the pad's thickness. The pads were good and the brakes on this car are amazing.
05-21-2006, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Phokaioglaukos
FYI, bedding the brakes as Pagid directed took a bit of time, but they worked great on the track after driving there. After a 25 minute session the yellow color on the sides of the pads had turned grey for about half of the pad's thickness. The pads were good and the brakes on this car are amazing.
05-21-2006, 09:44 PM
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Bob, I must be doing something really wrong. Scott said I looked best drving in the rain--pacing myself to catch the other cars at passing points and not getting bogged down behind the slower vehicles. (Of course I had the fastest car in my group. Surprise!) I was on RA-1s and they worked well, heating up sufficiently. I'll look for the DVD at the next meeting!
05-21-2006, 09:51 PM
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Funny incident, Tony S was at pit out during the very wet track time. I was stuck with my old MPSC's (no tread) in the cold. He was chatting with my wife and looking over her shoulder at track out of turn 5 as he saw my car at about 30degs drifting up to the wall. After 2laps, he finally said " Shannon, I don't think you want to turn around yet". Glad you stuck out the rain. I am convinced it is the best time to learn car control.
05-23-2006, 06:59 PM
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Bob,
Your turn 5 "move" was great to see. I was at the perfect angle to watch the show. I'm glad your wife did not see it first hand.
Chris,
I do bed my Pagid yellows/blacks. I have been getting much better wear with the yellow/black combo vs the oranges. Also, keep an eye on your mirrors, Sharon finally found the gas pedal......
Your turn 5 "move" was great to see. I was at the perfect angle to watch the show. I'm glad your wife did not see it first hand.
Chris,
I do bed my Pagid yellows/blacks. I have been getting much better wear with the yellow/black combo vs the oranges. Also, keep an eye on your mirrors, Sharon finally found the gas pedal......
05-23-2006, 09:52 PM
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Tony, actually I have to look out for Shannon since she is in my run group. I'm anxiously awaiting Chris into the white group.
As for the rain, I think that Friday was great for learning - especially with the large puddles between 4b & 5.
Steve
As for the rain, I think that Friday was great for learning - especially with the large puddles between 4b & 5.
Steve
05-23-2006, 11:27 PM
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on Friday it was difficult to avoid the puddles and still make the turn onto the bowl.
BTW, the noise, and subsequent check engine light, was due to a bad cat, which is getting replaced tomorrow. Brian K. had the same noise and the exact same issue.
Steve
BTW, the noise, and subsequent check engine light, was due to a bad cat, which is getting replaced tomorrow. Brian K. had the same noise and the exact same issue.
Steve
05-24-2006, 10:02 AM
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the cats are covered by my cpo warranty so there is no cost.
I'm hoping to get the car back today or tomorrow. the cats are coming from Atlanta.
Steve
I'm hoping to get the car back today or tomorrow. the cats are coming from Atlanta.
Steve
Check your plugs. Sometimes fouled plugs can cause unburnt fuel to enter the cat where it ignites and blows out the ceramic baffling. You don't want to blow the new cats out right away . . .
