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brake pads......
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: tony_danza on August 16, 2009, 11:29:39 am ---
DS2500s kick out red dust for the first 500 miles or so for some reason, they're actually pretty good on the dust after that.
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....Ah! Thanks! That explains it :happy2:
--- Quote from: tony_danza on August 16, 2009, 11:29:39 am ---
Alcon also recommend & factory supply the DS2500s for their kits. They do also have an "approved" list including Mintex, Pagid and Hawk (very well respected in the States, if not that well known over here yet). Given both suppliers work with WRC, F1, Indy, GT racing teams etc, I think that speaks volumes of the standards that both them and AP Racing expect from a pad.
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....Exactly why I take AP's advice. I'm one of those guys who knows very little technically and can't even do most of my own car maintenance myself (unlike you and Mat and a few others here), so I feel I must rely on established experts - It gives me peace of mind.
--- Quote from: tony_danza on August 16, 2009, 11:29:39 am ---
I've also got some DS3000s for the track, they're fricking nuts, but difficult to get enough working heat into anywhere else.
I'd be interested to hear what pads the VW Cup cars run, as they all either have AP, Alcon or VWR brakes. Fancy asking them next time you speak to them, Robin?
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....I'll be speaking to Mark Farmer (now ex VWR) in the next day or so and I'll ask him.
:drinking:
gazbutS3:
how do the DS2500 perform day to day, do they take a while to warm up or good from the off? I ran some Mintex pads a few years ago and the were lethal till warmed up :smiley:. I'm going to upgrade the pads and fit some braided hoses and decent fluid to start with
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: gazbutS3 on August 16, 2009, 01:24:50 pm ---
how do the DS2500 perform day to day, do they take a while to warm up or good from the off? I ran some Mintex pads a few years ago and the were lethal till warmed up :smiley:. I'm going to upgrade the pads and fit some braided hoses and decent fluid to start with
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....I can only comment about DS2500's in the context of with AP's BBK - They're good from the off but all brakes benefit from a bit (not too much!) of heat. My AP's don't snatch.
tony_danza:
OK from cold on all the cars I've run them in. There's DS Performance pads which are ever so slightely toned down for the road too, if that's more your bag.
gazbutS3:
cheers Mr Danza, will check em out :happy2:
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