ITRCA

Posted: **June 11th, 2010, 9:27 am**

Just reading experiences...here's an easy one I found again. Found a couple other similar stories on HT.
From the brake combo thread in GD here..

stinkycheezmonky wrote:In my experience with using them on 3-4 cars:
-Bedding procedure is SUPER important. If this is done wrong, everything sucks
-Pad "feel" left a lot to be desired, and was too progressive for me; I had to REALLY stand on the pedal to get decent bite, and had a number of times when it "felt" like the car wouldn't slow down enough. It did, but the feel was crummy.
-Pad wear was kind of high, and in some cases outrageously so (1 weekend and almost down to the backing plates). Apparently they have "good and bad batches". I've read elsewhere that this also leads to inconsistency in performance even among the same compound, but never experienced it personally.

The pad bedding and wear were the big things that bothered me. The bedding especially, if it was wrong (and I would do it "right" according to every other pad I've used) created HUGE shuddering and relatively poor overall braking performance. After they were broken in a bit more it got a lot better, but I wasted a few sessions getting them right. Tried sanding the pads at one point too, and rebedding, which helped marginally.

I know there are people who like them/ride the company nuts, but I have not had the same experience. Their customer service isn't bad, and they've been helpful when we had problems, but the product just isn't very good IMO.

Here's their procedure..
http://www.ctbrakes.com/faqs.asp#bedding4

Thanks for the opinion Nate :thumbup:

Posted: **June 11th, 2010, 10:43 am**

Posted: **June 11th, 2010, 10:51 am**

I'm reminded of all those old rustic images of beat up pickup trucks from the 50's.

Posted: **June 11th, 2010, 12:08 pm**

New prep list:

-Sell TL
-Buy S2k

or

-Put gas in TL

Posted: **June 11th, 2010, 2:00 pm**

I really don't think you will enjoy DD'ing an S2k, but to each their own. That car is a great weekend car but it has some strong limitations when used as a DD IMO.

Posted: **June 11th, 2010, 2:15 pm**

what was the point of selling your R, then selling your TL just to get an s2k that you're just going to have to sell because you want another R?

you'll just be paying the interest loaded parts of your car loans forever.

Posted: **June 11th, 2010, 3:28 pm**

How much more do these pads have left in them? The shorter pads are my Cobalt GT-R Spec VR's which I like and have used for 5-6 events. The taller pads are practically new Cobalt GTS which I plan on bringing as back-ups. I just posted them for comparison sake.

Posted: **June 11th, 2010, 3:29 pm**

alot of life left.

Posted: **June 11th, 2010, 3:30 pm**

Yep, lots of life. Look better than mine, that's for sure.

Posted: **June 11th, 2010, 3:59 pm**

Good deal. Thanks guys. Hopefully the GTS will remain back ups, as I have really enjoyed the VR's.

Posted: **June 11th, 2010, 4:37 pm**

Erik95LS wrote:alot of life left.

x2... a good weekend or 2 left! (depending on the track).

Posted: **June 11th, 2010, 5:40 pm**

coolhandluke wrote:I really don't think you will enjoy DD'ing an S2k, but to each their own. That car is a great weekend car but it has some strong limitations when used as a DD IMO.

It fits my golf clubs, it fits my bowling bag, so it fits my needs.

itrsteez wrote:what was the point of selling your R, then selling your TL just to get an s2k that you're just going to have to sell because you want another R?

you'll just be paying the interest loaded parts of your car loans forever.

Because I won't be getting another R until I have a house of my own, which won't be anything soon.

Posted: **June 12th, 2010, 7:05 pm**

Hmm....

Aside from the body work...(hopefully I get it back in time!)
Alignment
New pads/rotors and bleed with Motul 600
New tires
Change vital fluids (oil, mtf, coolant, power steering)
Clean it out
Pack it up

Posted: **June 13th, 2010, 4:51 pm**

Let's see here...

- hook up vacuum lines for boost setup
- tune
- reinstall interior
- bleed brakes
- make sure to throw in extra set of new pads & rotors in car (autozone blanks + stoptech pads)
- check tire tread life (have to do this before Hyperfest, actually)
- install GoPro HD sport cam on bumper

- get body work done
- wrap the car w/ full car custom graphic vinyl

- more to come, i'm sure...

Posted: **June 13th, 2010, 5:06 pm**

Any pictures of the current status???

Posted: **June 13th, 2010, 7:17 pm**

Where should I order some Torco MTF (want to try it) and super blue/gold from?

Posted: **June 13th, 2010, 7:52 pm**

I just ordered ATE Superblue from OGRacing. I wasn't sure of a better source. I would check with Amazon for the Torco. I know of other two other sources for it but you are getting source with timing and they are the best communication wise.

Long term, if you want to split a case let me know.

Posted: **June 13th, 2010, 8:54 pm**

Yeah OG is up in NOVA good thinking.

Oh and PM'd on the case!

Posted: **June 13th, 2010, 8:57 pm**

I has no PM.

Posted: **June 13th, 2010, 9:02 pm**

Oh nice. OG is VA making for sooper fast ground shipping. I'm going to order a can from them. Thanks.

Posted: **June 13th, 2010, 9:03 pm**

You should

Posted: **June 13th, 2010, 9:57 pm**

Nathaniel I've got a can of superblue if that's all you need.

Posted: **June 13th, 2010, 10:01 pm**

I will gladly take it off your hands.. Will you accept Ramon or Fabreze spray in trade?

Posted: **June 14th, 2010, 8:28 am**

Those of you that need stuff from OG, lemme know. Brian Hair is my cousin's husband ;P

Posted: **June 14th, 2010, 8:29 am**

coolhandluke wrote:Any pictures of the current status???

No pictars until tomorrow... Stay tuned to the company FB page, TI, and I'm sure i'll post on here and RRAX since I promised them dyno plots for the HJS cat vs. test pipe thread...

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