VW solid rotor front brake pads

[dave parker]

For a track day car the above ideas are probably fine. Unfortunately for those of us racing these cars in classes like IT or Production means that you must have the correct stuff (unless you want to be labeled a "cheater").

Sadly, Hawk Brake showed no interest in producing the order even though I had forty sets sold. Then during October of 2008 my employer (at the time) ceased operations leaving me unemployed. I was rather bummed about the whole deal. I am still trying to figure out what to do about proper brake pads for my racecar.

Sorry.
dave parker

[Flyinglizard]

Welding to the backingplate also allows the modification of the backing plate. IE; venting through airholes, heat sinks, etc. Great idea Chris.
Kinda like slotting the plate to add some airflow past the piston. Been done for some time now.
MM

[Joe Camilleri]

I just ordered some 19.7mm/.775" front pads from Carbotech. They are still making them in different compounds. We'll see how that works.

They were not cheap but nice guys to deal with.

http://www.ctbrakes.com/

[pfcs]

The only difference between vented/non-vented pads is lining thickness; there is no problem with caliper failure. They just wear out sooner.