I almost forgot- how do I make this thing stop? The last time I took this around midamerica, the pedal was almost gone by the third lap. I feel like this is something I should be considering when building this car. Any suggestions there?
I almost forgot- how do I make this thing stop? The last time I took this around midamerica, the pedal was almost gone by the third lap. I feel like this is something I should be considering when building this car. Any suggestions there?
Brett -
I'll let you know what we end up doing, hopefully it works out. For brakes, what pads were you using? Hawk Blues are generaly a good place to start and go from there.
Travis Nordwald
1996 ITA Miata
KC Region
I was using some sort of OEM replacement pads. You're saying that good pads is the first step then? What about braided brake lines? Do those make a noticeable difference?
edit:Also, is it normally hard to find my car on the application chart for Hawk blues?
Last edited by Brettt; 02-10-2009 at 06:12 PM.
Good pads and especially good racing brake fluid or at least fresh Ford High Temp. The brakelines are probably junk as well and braided will give you a harder pedal because your brake pressure will actually be going to stop the car and not first expanding old rubber lines
matt
Brett, for the AD18 brake, there are not a lot of pad options. I use the Carbotech XP10, available direct from Carbotech for about $155. Yes, change out the rubber lines to steel braid - should be less than $100. I also run brake ducts to the front calipers. And use the good brake fluid with regular flush and fills (I do it after every weekend). You can still brun the front brakes down easily - just need to learn to drive them smart and only pound on them when you really have to. If you stand on them every corner, yeah, they are going to go away.
Steve Linn | Fins Up Racing | #6 ITA Sentra SE-R | www.indyscca.org
you're not kidding Steve.....i spent maybe 30min looking for SE-R pads and came up with squat.
Hawk......nothing.
Cobalt.....nothing.
PFC........nothing.
Porterfield.......nothing.
is carbotech REALLY the only option? i used them once, and as a general rule amongst miata drivers is if you don't bed them in properly they will burn down in a weekend or two.
Travis Nordwald
1996 ITA Miata
KC Region
Porterfield makes (or made?) one. Didn't like them the one time I tried them a couple years ago.
And yes, bedding is certainly important.
Steve Linn | Fins Up Racing | #6 ITA Sentra SE-R | www.indyscca.org
Do the SE-R's use the same calipers as the NX2000? I actually use a caliper that's almost identical to the NX. And surprise, surprise, you can't find performance pads for a Saturn either.......... BUT it takes the same pad as a Eclipse and a couple of those types of cars. I have to do a little grinding on the outside of the backing plate but works well.
Jeff L
ITA Miata
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Steve Linn | Fins Up Racing | #6 ITA Sentra SE-R | www.indyscca.org
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