[Shotimes] Wilwood Caliper Brake Pads

[Ron Porter]

Kind of what I thought, but here's a site that lists the Torque factor for
PF pads, but doesn't explain it:

http://www.raceshopper.com/performance_friction_compounds.shtml

Look at the various descriptions for Torque on the different pads. I wasn't
able to really figure out what they meant, but I assume it's the "grab"
factor (for lack of a better term).

Ron Porter 

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Mark Nunnally
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:55 PM
To: shotimes
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Wilwood Caliper Brake Pads


I suppose technically it's a combo of the brakes (and more important the
tires) to generate a lot of g's, but I think it's probably more commonly
used as a description of the "grab" factor, pedal feel, nose bleed factor,
etc.

With the really sticky Khumo track tires, the car stops really well.  Lots
of grip/torque/g's, whatever you call it!

mark

> I have a "dumb" question. I believe I understand what Torque means when
it's
> used in relation to brake pads, but how do you define it? I've seen the
> Torque specs for PF pads on one of the racer sites, and wondered exactly
> what they meant.
>
> FWIW, I think it's the "grab" factor (for lack of a better term) when you
> lay on the pedal.
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