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Originally Posted by 86league
Thanks Mike. Still lots of questions :
Just so I can recognize it in the future - what is the evidence that shows you pads were overheated? Mike at carbotech didn't mention these looking overheated, but I can't say if he looked at the photos I sent.
Are the pads still useable? Why do I not have the discoloration across the entire face of the rotor vs. the ring more or less centered?
I read somewhere else that longer duration mild braking will overheat things vs. shorter harder braking. The former is probably a better description of how I was braking until more recently -- as I gained confidence I've been shortening my braking zones and braking harder. Is there any reason to believe I won't just have the same problem with the stock setup with new rotors (and pads?) ? I'm still on the stock tires as well - stickier rubber is in my future and will allow me to carry more speed in the corners, but will also let me brake harder ...
Again - thanks for the thoughts...
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The shiny spots on your pads, the uneven heat/wear patterns, and platform-specific knowledge that already tells me the stock braking system is inadequate for even an intermediate level driver.
I got the stock calipers overheated in pouring rain conditions at Laguna Seca last weekend. I'm talking downpour so heavy they're allowing cars to be driven windows up (extremely rare).
There's a lot of pad options that will continue to increase in capacity before you *HAVE* to get a BBK.