What pads are these? Still in decent shape, handled the heat well. I normally use DTC-60s or Pagid RS14 when out tracking here in hotter CA.My track pads after two days at VIR
Carbotech XP12 pads which is same compound i was using at Road Atlanta a month ago, and they were totally worn down to the mounting posts on the front left side. Looks like this front brake kit will pay for itself in only 6 and half short years based on my rough calculations
I ordered Carbotechs for my next track day (installing in the next few days). I don't know if I have really bad luck or not, but the first set they sent had really badly mangled spring clips. they sent me a new set, and the clip on one pad was a little distorted again. I decided to just straighten it the best I can before I install them. I'm wondering why they keep getting damaged during shipment?!? They should probably improve the packaging. These pads look homemade, lol. Hopefully I'm happy with the performance of them.Carbotech XP12 pads which is same compound i was using at Road Atlanta a month ago, and they were totally worn down to the mounting posts on the front left side. Looks like this front brake kit will pay for itself in only 6 and half short years based on my rough calculations
Yup I used the stock one that came off the back of some oem pads, sometimes they fit a little snugger than others, sometimes they are pretty loose. You can kind of bend the end a bit to help it stay tighter. I also got a set of pads from them where one had a bent clip unfortunately
Did the rears seem thin to you? I don't know how thick the stock rears are (I never changed them yet, this will be the first time).
Good luck inspecting them on this car anyways
it's so damn hard to check the front pad thickness without just taking the whole dang wheel off with these akebonos!yeah honestly that looks about right to me. I have a new set of 1521 rears coming in soon so I will send a picture for comparison but they are teeny tiny compared to the fronts!Did the rears seem thin to you? I don't know how thick the stock rears are (I never changed them yet, this will be the first time).
They are about the thickness of the backing. I don't remember ever having pads that thin and I've changed several dozen brake pad sets in my life.
Here are pics of the rears compared to the fronts, along with another pic that shows a pencil line of where Carbotech says it's the wear limit (3.9mm). It doesn't look like they are giving much usable pad material. are these the same as the rear pads that you received?
Well that was my concern. As you can see in the photo, the rear pads would almost fail when brand new!
Yeah my organization has never inspected my car that closely but I do make sure to get it inspected beforehand by certified mechanic who fills out their tech inspection form. I feel like that rule would only be applicable to the front anyways because surely there are other cars with small rear brakes that aren't very thick out there
Ha, I replied before seeing your response. We were both thinking the same thing.Good luck inspecting them on this car anyways
yeah honestly that looks about right to me. I have a new set of 1521 rears coming in soon so I will send a picture for comparison but they are teeny tiny compared to the fronts!
How come your worn pads look like they have the same amount of material (and maybe even more than) than my new pads, lol.These were my rear pads compared to my front after two days at VIR. Based on my rough calculations this front brake kit should pay for itself in only 6 1/2 years if I do six hpde weekends a year!
