Brake pads
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DBA
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Hi Ian
I have had Greenstuff pads for about 3 years now, and they do still leave a black deposit on the wheels. My personal feeling is that that did improve the braking compared to the standard brake pads on standard disks.
The big 'problem' with the ones I have is that they do not allow for the brake wear sensors - but this may have changed by now.
Anthony
3.2 Carrera Cab
I have had Greenstuff pads for about 3 years now, and they do still leave a black deposit on the wheels. My personal feeling is that that did improve the braking compared to the standard brake pads on standard disks.
The big 'problem' with the ones I have is that they do not allow for the brake wear sensors - but this may have changed by now.
Anthony
3.2 Carrera Cab
Try Ferodo DS3000 pads.
Guys over on www.impactbumpers.com rate them highly, and also Francis Tuthill's workshop. I fitted my set last weekend but have yet to drive the car with them fitted. The std pads just don't seem to bite and leave me unhappy with the braking performance.
Guys over on www.impactbumpers.com rate them highly, and also Francis Tuthill's workshop. I fitted my set last weekend but have yet to drive the car with them fitted. The std pads just don't seem to bite and leave me unhappy with the braking performance.
I have seen a similar post on 944 and the point you make is about 'normal road use'. the information i have read is that under normal use- no it does not. Not everyone goes racing like a nutter- and you can't around normal roads ( unless some-one knows any around the east midlands- interested to know [
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Guest
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Thanks for the feedback folks, I guess much of the black dust is from the surface of the steel discs then as they're gradually worn away. Think I'll be giving the ferrodo pads a shot, the bite with the current pads is definitely not as reassuring as my A6, hardly a comparison but human psychology dictates that we like to feel in control of our situation(self preservation?)[&:].
Ian.
1987 3.2 Targa
Ian.
1987 3.2 Targa
Ian
Might be time to give your whole braking system the once-over. Rear calipers are notorious for seizing - good time to check if you are renewing the pads! Are your discs in good condition? When was the fluid last changed?
Might also be worth considering some braided hoses for a (slight) improvement.
If you do go for a spot of DIY overhaul I recommend that you use a pressure bleeder to change the brake fluid. The traditional method of pumping the brake pedal to expel fluid can lead to master cylinder seal failure (because you use far more brake pedal travel with this method the m/c seals get dragged over whatever corrosion you have inside the m/c and then leak).
Be aware also that upgraded pads will tend to generate more heat through their higher coefficient of friction - making good, fresh fluid a must.
Might be time to give your whole braking system the once-over. Rear calipers are notorious for seizing - good time to check if you are renewing the pads! Are your discs in good condition? When was the fluid last changed?
Might also be worth considering some braided hoses for a (slight) improvement.
If you do go for a spot of DIY overhaul I recommend that you use a pressure bleeder to change the brake fluid. The traditional method of pumping the brake pedal to expel fluid can lead to master cylinder seal failure (because you use far more brake pedal travel with this method the m/c seals get dragged over whatever corrosion you have inside the m/c and then leak).
Be aware also that upgraded pads will tend to generate more heat through their higher coefficient of friction - making good, fresh fluid a must.
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