Braking problem - malfunctioning ABS

daleks · 05-11-2010, 08:22 PM

Race Track Testimonial : TiSpeed Titanium Brake Backing Plate Heat Shields, Improve Brake Performance, Reduce Brake Fade and Extend Brake Fluid Life

Now why does that name look familiar...

ChrisSlicks · 05-11-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by daleks

TiSpeed Titanium Brake Backing Plate Heat Shield Shims Improve Your Braking Performance

What backing plates are people using? If any? I'd be curious to see if these made any difference. Supposedly it keeps the heat transfer between the pad and rotor (thus fluid) at a minimum.

I think you mean pad and caliper. Their testing methods were pretty lame, I would be interested to see some real world data.

RCZ · 05-11-2010, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Got mine from Carbotech directly too. Went with XP10 front/ XP8 rear.

I've been using them on the street as well due to laziness and reluctance to swap. I notice the rear rotors are hotter than the front after aggressive drives. I'd be reluctant to go with XP10 rear.

Thanks for the info sir. I will most likely be too lazy to switch them out too.

gpa7pk · 05-11-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

^ thanks, but I have a feeling you got the website wrong. I got the right one though. Here it is for anyone else interested.
Carbotech Performance Brakes: Products-Nissan Brake Pads & Shoes

XP10 all around or XP10 front /XP8 rear?

I appreciate the help folks.

That's the one!!! Close...

Easy to do business with...XP10fr/XP8r

cossie1600 · 05-12-2010, 01:10 AM

The Z seems to be more rear bias than most cars, but with ABS I dont see the problem with XP10 all around

ResIpsa · 05-12-2010, 11:25 AM

And for your viewing pleasure...

My ghetto-brake ducts.

ChrisSlicks · 05-12-2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ResIpsa

And for your viewing pleasure...

My ghetto-brake ducts.

How did you connect it to the fascia?

ResIpsa · 05-12-2010, 12:52 PM

In the same way ModShack did in his forced air fang ducts.

ChrisSlicks · 05-13-2010, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by daleks

TiSpeed Titanium Brake Backing Plate Heat Shield Shims Improve Your Braking Performance

What backing plates are people using? If any? I'd be curious to see if these made any difference. Supposedly it keeps the heat transfer between the pad and rotor (thus fluid) at a minimum.

I have some friends that are trying this part out on the stock C6 Z06 brakes. A few of them have been cooking calipers as well.

Edit: found this gem on their testimonial - look familiar?

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How did it go? ... VERY WELL! We can now complete one full session which we have never done before due to the brakes overheating and the pedal going to the floor. As a precautionary measure we bleed the brakes between rounds. We used to see BLACK fluid bleed out of the front calipers after a few laps. Now we are seeing normal looking fluid! These brake shims from TiSpeed are absolutely doing their part in keeping our brake fluid temperatures in check!

Race Track Testimonial By: Mike Bonanni Santa Ana CA Berk Technology Racing

RCZ · 05-13-2010, 02:04 PM

Why cause its Mike?

ChrisSlicks · 05-13-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Why cause its Mike?

Yeah, it was just kind of random. Mike never mentioned using these anywhere else that I'm aware of.

RCZ · 05-13-2010, 02:54 PM

Hehe, by the way, re-reading my post I was thinking: did I really write that?

"Why, because it's Mike?"

No he never mentioned it, but maybe that was for the 350z and he just never thought about bringing it up? or maybe he has but we missed it?

ChrisSlicks · 05-13-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

No he never mentioned it, but maybe that was for the 350z and he just never thought about bringing it up? or maybe he has but we missed it?

It was for the Berk 135i Time Attack car. On their first outing they had a horrible time with boiling brake fluid and had to bleed the brakes after every session. I'm guessing they added these to try and help out with that problem.

spearfish25 · 05-13-2010, 08:09 PM

Not sure about other pads but Carbotechs don't use shims.

ChrisSlicks · 05-13-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Not sure about other pads but Carbotechs don't use shims.

Lots of track pads don't, but that doesn't mean you can't use them as long as the shim fits. I guess it could be a little tight with brand new pads in some cases.

05-12-2010, 12:52 PM	#173 (permalink)
ResIpsa Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 564 Drives: 09 RACING HEN Rep Power: 338	In the same way ModShack did in his forced air fang ducts. __________________ The Reed Law Firm; Michael Fasano VA Attorney and Counselor at Law: A Virginia Traffic, Criminal, and Family Lawyer.https://reedlawva.com/

05-13-2010, 08:09 PM	#179 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Not sure about other pads but Carbotechs don't use shims. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Hehe, by the way, re-reading my post I was thinking: did I really write that? "Why, because it's Mike?" No he never mentioned it, but maybe that was for the 350z and he just never thought about bringing it up? or maybe he has but we missed it?