> -----Original Message-----
> From: Malaboge@aol.com [SMTP:Malaboge@aol.com]
> Sent: Friday, June 11, 1999 4:02 PM
> To: vintage-race@autox.team.net; fot@autox.team.net
> Subject: Breaker, Braker...
>
> Nick
> OK, guys it's been a while and I know many things have changed, but what
> is
> the hot lick in brakes these days? Should I find some Ferodo DS11 pads
> (what
> I used to run in the olden daze) or should I look toward some of the newer
>
> carbon types? DS11 has always worked for me, but if some of the newer
> stuff
> is better it isn't too late to learn a new trick.
>
> Does the carbon stuff leave dust everywhere?
[Haynes, Mark] Yes, the carbon brakes do leave dust, but so does
everything else I've used.
> Do I need to worry more about
> cooling? Less?
[Haynes, Mark] This depends on the compound you use. Talk to a rep
to get the right temperature pads.
> Weird bedding techniques? (No, with the brake pads you
> pervert...)
[Haynes, Mark] none I'm aware of, in fact the ones we use (Hawk
blue compound) on our Spitfire come pre-burnished, and basically need
nothing special in the way of break in. The Hawk pads come in 3 or 4
different compounds, I talked to the rep (got his # from Pegasus Racing) and
got a full explanation of temps, and compounds- basically the Blue compound
is great for road racing (up to 1200F) the black is good for up to about
1500F, and below these is an autocross/street compound (I don't remember the
compound's designation) I hope this helps.
Mark Haynes
'65 Spitfire RMVR #162
> These will be for the Duke of Oil, a '65 TR4A
>
> lemme no your tales of "whoa"...
> Nick in Nor Cal
|