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The FD calipers are lighter, and really should be used an an FD rather than the FC calipers. I had to use FC calipers once on my FD, and they did not clamp down as hard as the stock FD calipers do. The Type RS calipers clamp down ever better
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Sleep R1,
I didn't notice a difference in clamping force between the 2 calipers. Just that both can lock up the tires before ABS kicks in.
Yeah, I got them powder coated.
My rims used to look just like ttb's.
I didn't notice a difference in clamping force between the 2 calipers. Just that both can lock up the tires before ABS kicks in.
Yeah, I got them powder coated.
My rims used to look just like ttb's.
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Originally posted by Cossie
slightly off topic SleepR1 what pads do you like for track use?
slightly off topic SleepR1 what pads do you like for track use?
Other pads I've tried on track:
Hawk HP Plus and Black compound, Porterfield R4 and R4-S, Carbotech Panther and Panther Plus, EBC Red Stuffs, stock US spec FD Rx7 Sumitomo pads.
Rank order would be:
Porterfield R4-E, R4 >, Hawk Black, Carbotech Panther/Panther Plus >Sumitomo J-spec FD Type RS, R4-S > HP Plus > EBC Red Stuff > Sumitomo US spec FD
Hawk Black and Carbotech Panther Plus have a high initial bite, and could easily lead to tire flat-spotting if you have your ABS disengaged. The Porterfields and Sumitomo J-spec FD Type RS pads have less initial bite, but are easier to modulate the braking.
Sumitomo J-spec FD Type RS, Porterfield R4-S and Hawk HP Plus are good for light track use but will fade with hard use for extended track sessions.
EBC Red Stuffs are junk. Don't buy them. I melted a set in one day! Definitely not up to what they're advertised as (track-only pads).
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Originally posted by BATMAN
I didn't notice a difference in clamping force between the 2 calipers. Just that both can lock up the tires before ABS kicks in.
I didn't notice a difference in clamping force between the 2 calipers. Just that both can lock up the tires before ABS kicks in.
Yeah, I got them powder coated. My rims used to look just like ttb's.
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it wasn't paint......... more like powder coat, or something.
I have never encountered a harder finish then the stock SSR GT1. I like to find out what they are made of.
I have RBC green stuff and love them for the street use. They are really easy on the rotors.
I have never encountered a harder finish then the stock SSR GT1. I like to find out what they are made of.
I have RBC green stuff and love them for the street use. They are really easy on the rotors.