Randy, David,
In this particular case: '92 Civics will lock front tires under any
aggressive braking, stopping distances are greatly increased due to
excessive front bias. I researched brake pad coefficients and decided
to try the Porterfield R4-S, I was very pleased with the results. I've
tried to lock up the rears, straight line, while cornering, ... this is
my daily driver and this change made a car with marginally safe brakes a
car with great brakes. I would _not_ recommend a more aggressive rear
pad while using the OEM front pads. And I give no input on how the
brake bias would be with rear Carbotechs or anything other than the
R4-S.
I heard of one person (was it Chris Cox?) that tried this trick on a
Miata, decided it had too much rear bias, so he put one OEM pad and one
"race" pad in each caliper. Presumably he got the bias he wanted.
Bob
Randy Chase wrote:
>
> Just a warning... doing this on a street car can create some danger.
> Changing to a rear brake biased car may cause the back end to come around
> under braking, specially in an MR2. I speak from personal experience. :-)
>
> Randy Chase
> http:/www.conecam.com/
>
> >
> > I did something similar on the Miata. I ran Carbotech's
> > on the rear and stocks up front. Worked great. :-)
> >
> > David
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