Original brake pads lasting forever

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by Darth Khan

MMMM, I knead to pruf reed better.

I agree, the one thing I don't do any more is shift down the gears to slow down. I just hit the breaks and go direct the lowest gear I think I will "knead".

Double clutch to be kind to your synchros when you do that.

[ermax]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

Double clutch to be kind to your synchros when you do that.

Which I do but most people don’t and/or don’t know how.

[Irace86.2.0]

Originally Posted by driggity

I know this is an old post, but yes pads can give a different feel but I don't think that's the case for your pads. Does the pedal feel change much from when the pads are cold vs. when you've been putting a lot of heat into them?


What are the size of the pistons in the Wilwoods compared to stock?

I add speed bleeders and did a power bleed. I tried to cycle the ABS too before bleeding in case any air was trapped. It is much better but not 100%. In general the pedal feel is amazing at high speeds when I have to punch the brakes. Not as much at low speeds. Im planning to rebleed in a few months and then try EBC red stuff for the street when my pads need changing.

[GrantedTaken]

How are you supposed to check the pad thickness ?
I had the wheels off and I could not even see the pads.
Do you need to remove the caliper to check the pad thickness ?