[Z06] 2002 Brake Pad Specs?
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2002 Brake Pad Specs?
Does anyone know the manufacturer of the 2002 front brake pads? Or at least the comprehensive specifications?
I want to compare the performance specs with other aftermarket options.
Thanks in advance!
I want to compare the performance specs with other aftermarket options.
Thanks in advance!
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Re: 2002 Brake Pad Specs? (Rick Bailey)
Since no one responded - figured I'd tell you why that's the case?
Brake pad compounding is a black art and the handful of friction material manufacturers are very proprietary about their products. OEMs submit specifications and suppliers will often furnish a dozen materials for evaluation, but they usually reveal little about the materials. OEMs then run their own tests based on both objective and subjective requirements.
Some manufactures give indications of friction coefficient vs. temperature and some will make qualitative claims on other performance issues, but the fact remains that it's very difficult to evaluate brake pads "on paper", and about the only choice you have is to thoroughly understand your driving environment and the brake pad issues that are important to you, and then sort through the anecdotal evidence from other users.
Duke
Brake pad compounding is a black art and the handful of friction material manufacturers are very proprietary about their products. OEMs submit specifications and suppliers will often furnish a dozen materials for evaluation, but they usually reveal little about the materials. OEMs then run their own tests based on both objective and subjective requirements.
Some manufactures give indications of friction coefficient vs. temperature and some will make qualitative claims on other performance issues, but the fact remains that it's very difficult to evaluate brake pads "on paper", and about the only choice you have is to thoroughly understand your driving environment and the brake pad issues that are important to you, and then sort through the anecdotal evidence from other users.
Duke
