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There are differing schools of thought on bedding in new brakes and rotors. The only comment I offer is DO NOT use silicone brake fluid. it has higher compressibility than glycol- or ester-based fluids and will result in a "long" pedal in a race. I used Ford heavy-duty fluid (bought over the parts counter at my local Ford dealer) for years in my Quasar DSR with good results. I was Midwest Council DSR champ in 1984, so it did prove good.
Race hard and enjoy!
Myron Boyajian
Me a old guy. 87, took the 04 Lexus to the local Michelin tire store "claims excellent brake work". - $800 no name pads, rotors, chatter, very dissatisfied. Received much BS from a order writer that couldn't change a wiper blade.
Michelin store lost the order for new tires for the o4Lex, & new Lex. Which has "run flats" no spare. But will . Stupid mistake.
NEVER LET THE WIFE MAKE A DECISION BASED ON BRAND / COLOR !
Reg,s
bill in Kingwood
Good article, I will echo the comment about the importance of bedding in brakes. Makes a huge difference in stopping power. I have found the easiest way to bed in the brakes is by just driving around slowly with one foot on the brake pedal, and then after they are pretty hot park the car and let it cool before you drive it again. I run separate pads for track and bed them every time I switch.
Article says if you can lock wheels you probably don't need big brake kit, but A) No modern car will let you override ABS and B) if you are overheating your brakes on track a big brake kit will certainly help.
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