Which Brake compound is best for me?
02-18-2014, 05:25 PM
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Which Brake compound is best for me?
There is no one answer for every person and/or every car. One drivers driving style and their vehicle might find the performance of the XP10 the best. Another driver with the exact same car might find the XP12 to suit them the best. A third driver with the same car, but different tires might find the XP8 compound to work best for their car, driving style, and tires. So, I can help you narrow it down to one or two compounds based on what you tell me; then I can give you the different characteristics of the two and let you decide (I will give you my opinion on which compound I think will suit your needs the best). You might know just based off what you read on the forum or past use. If you still don’t know or have any questions at all please give me a call or send me an email.
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02-19-2014, 06:08 PM
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Friction materials that contain ceramic formulations have become recognized for their desirable blend of traits. Ceramic compounds use copper fibers (amongst other materials) in place of the semi-metallic pad's steel fibers. This allows the ceramic pads to handle higher brake temperatures with less heat fade, and provide faster recovery after the heavy braking.
Another characteristic that makes Carbotech Ceramic materials attractive is the absence of noticeable dust. All brake pads produce dust as they wear. Carbotech-Ceramic compound ingredients produce a light colored dust that is much less noticeable and less likely to stick to the wheels. On that same note, all Carbotech compounds produce a 100% non-corrosive dust that can usually be rinsed off with a hose.
Another characteristic that makes Carbotech Ceramic materials attractive is the absence of noticeable dust. All brake pads produce dust as they wear. Carbotech-Ceramic compound ingredients produce a light colored dust that is much less noticeable and less likely to stick to the wheels. On that same note, all Carbotech compounds produce a 100% non-corrosive dust that can usually be rinsed off with a hose.
02-25-2014, 09:16 AM
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03-03-2014, 05:57 PM
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Ok, I have a 2013 GS I've had since Jul 13. I have a little over 3K miles on car. No tracking, or hard driving just always wanted a Corvette. The brake dust makes the car look dirty all the time. What's your recommendation & how much?
03-03-2014, 07:34 PM
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I just got back from an HPDE event at Auto Club speedway and the XP10's that were recommended by Amp'd worked flawlsessly with stock ZO6 rear compounds. They will also me my daily driver pad and so far they work fine on the street...
03-03-2014, 07:52 PM
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You will lose some bite but the wheels will stay clean.
03-04-2014, 08:15 AM
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I have C6 Z51 and I'm trying to decide on a new pad combination. I have only used Hawks HP+, and I plan on doing a number of HPDE this year. My thing I don't want to be tearing rotors and it would be nice that the pads would last long enough to make it through a few events. Also it would be great if they're non-corrosive.
Raybestos any good dealers, I don't see them advertised here on the forum.
Raybestos any good dealers, I don't see them advertised here on the forum.
03-04-2014, 09:25 AM
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Carbotech™ Bobcat 1521™ The Carbotech Bobcat 1521™ is our high performance street compound that is our most successful compound. The Bobcat compound is known for its awesome release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. Like our AX™ & XP™ line of compounds, Bobcat 1521™ is a Ceramic based friction material offering minimal rotor damage and non-corrosive dust. Bobcat 1521™ offers outstanding performance, even when cold, low dusting and low noise with an excellent initial bite. This compound’s virtually perfect linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Bobcat 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 900°F. Bobcat 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle, police cruiser. The Bobcat 1521™ compound has been found to last two-three times longer than OE pads you can purchase at a dealership or national retailer. That’s one of the beauties of Carbotech Ceramic brake compounds. Bobcat 1521™ is NOT recommended for any track use.
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03-04-2014, 09:28 AM
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I have C6 Z51 and I'm trying to decide on a new pad combination. I have only used Hawks HP+, and I plan on doing a number of HPDE this year. My thing I don't want to be tearing rotors and it would be nice that the pads would last long enough to make it through a few events. Also it would be great if they're non-corrosive.
Raybestos any good dealers, I don't see them advertised here on the forum.
Raybestos any good dealers, I don't see them advertised here on the forum.
03-04-2014, 09:50 AM
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03-04-2014, 10:02 AM
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Another highly successful XP™ series compound with an excellent initial bite, torque and fade resistance over and above the XP10™ compound. XP12™ has temperature range of 250°F to 1850°F+ (121°C to 1010°C+). The XP12™ has that excellent Carbotech™ release and modulation that has made all other Carbotech™ compounds so successful. The XP12™ is more rotor aggressive than XP10™, but compared to the competition the XP12™ is still very rotor friendly. XP12™ is NOT recommended for use as a daily driven street pad due to possible elevated levels of dust and noise.
When Carbotech™ unleashed the XP10™ to the general public it immediately gathered multiple regional, divisional, and national championships. The XP10™ has a very strong initial bite with a coefficient of friction and rotor friendliness unmatched in the industry. Fade resistance is in excess of 1475°F (801°C). XP10™ still maintains the highly praised release, excellent modulation and rotor friendliness that have made all Carbotech™ compounds so successful. Carbotech™ XP10™ is not recommended as a daily-driven street pad due to possible elevated levels of dust and noise.
03-04-2014, 10:10 AM
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I would run XP12 front and XP10 rear. These compounds are a 100% non corrosive. If interested let me know I will be happy to help you.
Another highly successful XP™ series compound with an excellent initial bite, torque and fade resistance over and above the XP10™ compound. XP12™ has temperature range of 250°F to 1850°F+ (121°C to 1010°C+). The XP12™ has that excellent Carbotech™ release and modulation that has made all other Carbotech™ compounds so successful. The XP12™ is more rotor aggressive than XP10™, but compared to the competition the XP12™ is still very rotor friendly. XP12™ is NOT recommended for use as a daily driven street pad due to possible elevated levels of dust and noise.
When Carbotech™ unleashed the XP10™ to the general public it immediately gathered multiple regional, divisional, and national championships. The XP10™ has a very strong initial bite with a coefficient of friction and rotor friendliness unmatched in the industry. Fade resistance is in excess of 1475°F (801°C). XP10™ still maintains the highly praised release, excellent modulation and rotor friendliness that have made all Carbotech™ compounds so successful. Carbotech™ XP10™ is not recommended as a daily-driven street pad due to possible elevated levels of dust and noise.
Another highly successful XP™ series compound with an excellent initial bite, torque and fade resistance over and above the XP10™ compound. XP12™ has temperature range of 250°F to 1850°F+ (121°C to 1010°C+). The XP12™ has that excellent Carbotech™ release and modulation that has made all other Carbotech™ compounds so successful. The XP12™ is more rotor aggressive than XP10™, but compared to the competition the XP12™ is still very rotor friendly. XP12™ is NOT recommended for use as a daily driven street pad due to possible elevated levels of dust and noise.
When Carbotech™ unleashed the XP10™ to the general public it immediately gathered multiple regional, divisional, and national championships. The XP10™ has a very strong initial bite with a coefficient of friction and rotor friendliness unmatched in the industry. Fade resistance is in excess of 1475°F (801°C). XP10™ still maintains the highly praised release, excellent modulation and rotor friendliness that have made all Carbotech™ compounds so successful. Carbotech™ XP10™ is not recommended as a daily-driven street pad due to possible elevated levels of dust and noise.
03-04-2014, 10:57 AM
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Yes, you can drive to the event no problem. Pad life is hard to say there are a lot of factors especially since you have no extra cooling. what's your experience on track?
03-04-2014, 11:11 AM
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