Lee_R21Turbo

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97s here too!!!

Mike Rainbird

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Hi Jim,
Yes I tried the older compound on my Sapphire, and it was these that could lock up at mid-three figure speeds approaching a roundabout, with just 330mm / AP 4-pots .

You can't get them for my current callipers, as they are discontinued WRC items, so only a few companies do pads for them.

RW's was on DS3000s when I drove it IIRC .

Tony Ryan

Ive put all my Racecar customers on mintex FR2 now , much better than DS3000 which has a good initial bite but doesn't last under race conditions . The F2 is a more durable compound and has received favourable reviews from several top runners including Nick williamson ( currently leading the LMA series ) , hes had 2 sets this season combined with F4 rear pads .

Jim Galbally

i think i SHOULD be running 01 compound rather than 97 compound. As if i need a fookin 1100degC operating temp!!

Mike Rainbird

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Jim,
You just said the brakes were fanny-tastic, so why down-grade ? The trouble is that you will have got so used to the exceptional performance of the 97s and will find that any reduction in performance will either get you into trouble on track or will mean braking earlier etc.

Jim Galbally

the 97s have a high temp range (MASSIVE!) but average friction co-efficient (similar to DS2500s iirc but they dont provide stats on it)

the 01s have a normal temp range (about 900degrees i think) but a higher friction co-ef.

so the 01s will offer me less fade resistance but more bite. As i don't need that extra fade resistance (i dont do endurance racing) you could consider the 01 compound an upgrade for my driving style.

Mike Rainbird

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It depends on how you drive . Do you STAND on the brakes at the last minute (01s) or trail brake (brake early, less peddle pressure, but for longer?) (97s)?

If you're unsure, then you could always try the 01s and see how they compare when you next need to change them .

Jim Galbally

i USED to trail brake. i not stand on the pedal

i'll put the 01s in next time i need a pad chance which will probably be about a year, they wear REALLY well

Lee_R21Turbo

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I was told I would go through 3 sets of brake discs to 1 set of PF97 pads!!!

Jim Galbally

lee i've got the PF discs too and after a year of hard driving inc. trackdays theyve only worn about 1mm!!!!!!

Mike Rainbird

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That's because I only sell you pukka stuff .

Spiky

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mike,

are 3000 ok for trail braking in your opinion?

can you get decent disc for 306 gti6?

Mike Rainbird

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They seem to do both pretty good. The DS2500s don't like big heat build up though.

I don't know ANYTHING about 306s other than AP do a kit for them .

Spiky

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ok cheers

i stamp and trial on any given track day, so happy they can handle it (they already have..lol)

i'll go look for discs

Phil

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DS3000s on my track car - cant fault them at all. The braking power on slicks is enough to leave a bruise from the harnesses

Spiky

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yeah got to admit, my neck and shoulder muscles hurt after a days track in the dry