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I have no interest in what " powers that be" say .. I am re-building a part just like a brake caliper from autozone. it is the same fit or function. If we get to the point that some rulemakes have a problem with something like this, I am ging to pack up and go home !
Chris Plucker
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Just had a mass spectrometer alloy analizer check the material on the OEM Nissan drums, it says they are SA-105 1018 carbon steel, this is good news because we can use steel pipe to make the friction surface rings !
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Thats a win right there! Unless we could ummm... improve the designOriginally Posted by CPLUCKER
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What would be an improvement ? I am making sure I don't use welded seam pipe I am unable to use Iron ( most rotors are actually Iron not steel) but what would be a good stable high temperature material that would outperform carbon steel?
Thanks Guys
Chris Plucker
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Oh I have no idea... It was said as a joke as Im sure it wouldnt be legal...
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Sorry I was the one that brought it up. I looked at the rules I dont think you can change the material, not that I see a tech insectors pulling brake drums and testing the linings at the regional level (maybe at the runoffs?). As far as an alternate lining material I would think asking some of the brake companies (willwood,AP, ect) what they use for there brakes might be a starting point? Though it may be a waste of time. Still if the cost is not to much refurbishing them still will be better than running the steel ones (lots wt+heat)thats why the 510 guys always tried to upgrade to the "Z" drums they are superior to the steel ones.
Has anyone looked into any of the JDM markets there is a lot RESTO companies making parts for the JAP cars in Japan. I have seen them talked about on the Nastalgic japanease car page? Just another thought for the OEM parts
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