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Subject: Re: [Fot] Brake pads
From: Paul Ricco via Fot <fot@autox.team.net>
Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 07:03:53 -0500
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We have been experimenting with some different pad compounds.  We have not had 
issues with pads from Carbotech or Hawk.  Both companies have been very helpful 
and delivered good product to us.

Additionally, we just had an excellent experience with a Porterfield on an 
order.

On the other hand, we have come to find that there is someone in the US that 
represents their rear brake shoe linings as being good for racing.  We tried it 
and in one session we knew it was not a compound made to work at race 
temperatures.  Therefore, we went around the seller and we tracked down the 
company doing the relining for the seller .  The shop owner was really nice on 
the phone and they have confirmed what we thought in a test.  The lining that 
is being used is NOT FOR RACING PURPOSES.  It is a Cool-stop lining designed 
for street car use only.  The compound that is being misrepresented is made to 
work well at low temps.  That was a disappointing waste of $150 and a brake 
job��We ran them one weekend took them off.  Now the backing plates will 
now be sent for a proper race lining.  

Paul



> On Jul 25, 2019, at 5:05 PM, Dave Hogye via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> wrote:
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> Here are two different sets of CarboTech pads. Same part number.
> You can see that the backing plate is ground down and the pad is shaped at 
> the same time. Other detail differences are also evident. The edge of the pad 
> was contacting the caliper slot.  Pretty sloppy construction.
> DH
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