indexing the calipers refers to matching the clamping force so that it
presses evenly on the rotor by altering the caliper to hub mount. the
clamping action of the calipers might not be exactly parallel to the rotor.
the major symptom is if you get slanted wear on the pads that is inversely
symmetrical on the opposing pad. not sure if this is what you are referring
to. bendy calipers are bad news in any case. what i was suggesting was to
index the caliper so that the clamping force under FULL load is properly
indexed, not the orientation when the caliper is not under braking stress.
this is just an idea, ive not tried this myself.
-james
OSP - Our Shrieking Pads
----- Original Message -----
From: <Larrybsp@aol.com>
To: <james@thevenom.net>
Cc: <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 20, 2002 11:26 AM
Subject: Re: Any recommendations on Brake Pads?
> from:larrybsp@aol.com (Larry Stark)
>
> James,
> I've been racing since before you were born and I've
never
> heard of indexing the calipers, spark plugs yes but calipers? Maybe its a
> terminology issue
> but please educate me on what indexing calipers is? I learned an
interesting
> lesson when I ran at Buttonwillow a few weeks ago. It was cold all day. I
> have good brake and caliper cooling ducts. I was using new Hawk blues.
They
> were being cooled after each brake application so when I hit the brakes
again
> the pads and rotors were too cool. The pads really tore up my rotors. I'm
> going to have to make a mental note to tape over the brake cooling ducts
when
> its cold . A hint to consider. TIA.
> Larry
>
>
> > hi larry,
> >
> > i assume you indexed the calipers? maybe you can index them to take
into
> > account the bending. if you swap sides without grinding everything flat
> > you
> > will have greatly reduced braking until the pads mate with the rotors
again
> > (i suspect you know this too but just being complete).
> >
> > -james
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