I was not very hapy with my carbotech pads. I followed his breakin
procedure to the letter and the pads failed after 4 laps at Second Creek
Raceway, which is a very brake friendly track. I have been much happier
with my Ferodo pads. SS lines won't really improve your braking
performance any, they will make the pedal less spongy and increase feel.
this is must my .02
aaron
On Thu, 25 Feb 1999 Aribert_Neumann%MIMCO@magna.on.ca wrote:
>
> Since winter is almost over, its time for me to start collecting parts for
> this years Triumph winter project. I am quite unhappy with the brake
> performance on my GT-6 (I was equally as unhappy with the brakes on
> previous 78 Spit but did nothing about them).
>
> First, I am considering replacing the rubber brake hoses with braided
> stainless steel hoses. Who sells these ready made for a GT-6? Has anyone
> purchased off the shelf braided SS hoses with fitting adapters, if so what
> were the Earls or Aeroquip P/Ns for the fittings? I've heard great things
> about switching to braided hoses - true?
>
> Second, I am considering replacing the front pads with a higher coefficient
> of friction brake pads. Specifically, the Kelated Metalic as manufactured
> by Carbotech Engineering. Has anyone used these pads and is the result
> worth the cost? Does anyone have any other suggestions? I am looking for
> a rotor friendly pad that does not squeal.
>
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