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Forum: California 03-08-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 742
Posted By Chris__B
Check with Joe at Wet Works Garage in Costa Mesa....

Check with Joe at Wet Works Garage in Costa Mesa. http://www.wetworksgarage.com/

He may be too busy, but is one of the best around and noted SEMA show car builder. He is a real professional, so if...
Forum: California 03-07-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 131
Posted By Chris__B
Thumbs Up Looking for 330i 6-speed manual trans (working or not)

Advanced Clutch Technology in Lancaster is looking for a loose E46 6-speed manual (non-SMG) from a 330i/525i/530i. It's needed for measurement purposes, so it does not have to be working, but does...
Forum: Suspension & Braking 01-09-2012, 11:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 870
Posted By Chris__B
Hawk HPS are not very aggressive pads, so you...

Hawk HPS are not very aggressive pads, so you won't be upsetting brake bias by any appreciable amount, if at all. In fact, the OE pads might have a bit more cold bite, but the HPS are probably within...
Forum: ///M3 Forum 06-29-2011, 06:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 746
Posted By Chris__B
From my experience, I'm happy that BMW doesn't go...

From my experience, I'm happy that BMW doesn't go there. For cars under $100k (with the exception of the Nissan R35 GT-R), the Brembos that OEM's purchase are definitely NOT the best Brembos...
Forum: Suspension & Braking 06-11-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,200
Posted By Chris__B
You are more correct than you think....

You are more correct than you think. Carbon-ceramic rotors have holes drilled in them as well, which are done before final siliconization. There are no cases anywhere of "cast in holes". It is just...
Forum: Suspension & Braking 05-27-2011, 11:00 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,777
Posted By Chris__B
In reality, surface has nothing to do with...

In reality, surface has nothing to do with braking power during a panic stop. Less area means the pad will run hotter for the same usage, but the effective radius and coefficient of friction are...
Forum: ///M3 Forum 05-27-2011, 10:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 646
Posted By Chris__B
Hess Motorsports in Anaheim Hills. They do mostly...

Hess Motorsports in Anaheim Hills. They do mostly performance upgrades, but can handle most service work as well.
Forum: Suspension & Braking 05-22-2011, 12:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 951
Posted By Chris__B
Since you probably have the very same compound...

Since you probably have the very same compound that came off of the car, there is no difference to feel. "Worn" brake pads will feel the same as new brake pads -- if they are of the same composition....
Forum: ///M3 Forum 05-21-2011, 03:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,445
Posted By Chris__B
I've got over 20 years experience in this area....

I've got over 20 years experience in this area. I'd stay far away from what I've seen up close from anything but the top brake vendors. Let the buyer beware.
Forum: ///M3 Forum 05-20-2011, 11:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,445
Posted By Chris__B
You have GOT to be kidding! You are talking about...

You have GOT to be kidding! You are talking about brakes, not dangling air fresheners. Aside from tires, brakes are the single most important safety system on any vehicle. I hope no one every driving...
Forum: Suspension & Braking 03-28-2011, 11:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,240
Posted By Chris__B
You have GOT to be kidding! Brakes are the 2nd...

You have GOT to be kidding! Brakes are the 2nd most important safety system on the car besides the tires. It's AP Racing, Alcon or Brembo for me. I've looked very closely at what is coming over from...
Forum: Suspension & Braking 03-23-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,330
Posted By Chris__B
Yes, among just two others. AP Racing PRF has...

Yes, among just two others. AP Racing PRF has better recovery properties, which is why many NASCAR teams choose to run it. SRF retains retains about 75% of its compressibility resistance once boiled...
Forum: Suspension & Braking 12-30-2010, 10:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,628
Posted By Chris__B
A lot of possibilities exist based on the info...

A lot of possibilities exist based on the info provided. The following would need to be looked at:

1. Tire pressures
2. Sticking caliper (not just front, check the rears too!)
3. Air in the...
Forum: ///M3 Forum 12-16-2010, 12:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,121
Posted By Chris__B
You will get a lot of varying responses on this...

You will get a lot of varying responses on this one. After 20+ years working with automotive friction components, here is the short answer that sums up my experience:

Aggressive street driving and...
Forum: Suspension & Braking 12-04-2010, 12:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 768
Posted By Chris__B
Bedding brakes encompasses three activities: 1)...

Bedding brakes encompasses three activities: 1) Burnishing the two surfaces together physically, 2) Bedding the new pad transfer layer onto the rotor and 3) "Freezing" the uniform transfer layer. The...
Forum: Suspension & Braking 12-01-2010, 02:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 607
Posted By Chris__B
It would depend on the surface condition of the...

It would depend on the surface condition of the front rotors. Minimum thickness is only one of the parameters. If they are heavily grooved, resurfacing them may not be the best option. Rather,...
Forum: Suspension & Braking 11-08-2010, 04:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,330
Posted By Chris__B
Yes, it is always better to expel the old fluid...

Yes, it is always better to expel the old fluid out of the caliper, rather than push it back up towards the master cylinder. This is mostly due to the fact that the fluid in the caliper has seen the...
Forum: Suspension & Braking 11-01-2010, 12:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,330
Posted By Chris__B
Correct! Do NOT use DOT5. DOT5.1 is the correct...

Correct! Do NOT use DOT5. DOT5.1 is the correct upgrade from DOT4 and is miscible with the others.

Chris
Forum: Suspension & Braking 10-30-2010, 11:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,330
Posted By Chris__B
I use AP Racing Formula 5.1 for daily driving and...

I use AP Racing Formula 5.1 for daily driving and track days. It has great thermal properties and the correct viscosity for ABS valves. Just change it out every two years, just like what is...
Forum: Suspension & Braking 10-26-2010, 11:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 690
Posted By Chris__B
In a word, no. And even if you could, the...

In a word, no. And even if you could, the front/rear bias would be quite a ways off and uncorrectable.

Chris
Forum: Suspension & Braking 10-15-2010, 07:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,559
Posted By Chris__B
For racing pads, used pads are preferred when...

For racing pads, used pads are preferred when bedding in new rotors. After they are bedded, new pads are then introduced. This is due to the nature of the resin binders and their chemistry.

With...
Forum: Suspension & Braking 09-04-2010, 01:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,087
Posted By Chris__B
You'll want to check with Race Technologies....

You'll want to check with Race Technologies. There are a few pad options selected for GT kits, which depend on availability and other factors, so you should check to be sure what you have. The Ferodo...
Forum: Suspension & Braking 08-06-2010, 01:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,390
Posted By Chris__B
Great advice! Two other methods are a Flex-Hone...

Great advice! Two other methods are a Flex-Hone on an electric drill motor or Scotch-Brite and elbow grease. Then (and this is a MUST) the new pads need to be properly bedded in to lay down the new...
Forum: Suspension & Braking 08-06-2010, 01:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 952
Posted By Chris__B
What you see as almost white is the pad paint...

What you see as almost white is the pad paint turning to ash. By itself, it is not a problem, just an indication of the maximum pad temperatures you were experiencing -- likely approaching Turn 7 and...
Forum: Suspension & Braking 08-01-2010, 03:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 868
Posted By Chris__B
Some are better, some are worse. "Bigger" doesn't...

Some are better, some are worse. "Bigger" doesn't always = better. Engineering, research, development, testing, quality, OE contracts and customer service does. Let the buyer beware.
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