The Ohio Random Thread... aka We Should Probably Be Working

StopTech has gobs of info about brakes on their site. The bed-in FAQ has this to say about running 2 sets of pads on the same rotors.

FAQ #4: What precautions must be taken when switching from street pads to track pads?
If you are changing pad compounds, such switching from street pads to track pads, you need to remove all of the material on the rotor and replace it with a fresh transfer layer of material from the new pads. To be honest, rotors do not like to have different compounds used on them, and virtually all rotor and pad manufacturers recommend that you do not swap pad compounds on the same rotors. The reality is, however, that most customers don't have two complete sets of rotors, so here are our recommendation for managing compounds between track and street use. Note that diligent bedding-in is the key.
When switching from street pads to track pads, one needs to make sure that as much of the street compound is removed from the rotor as possible before aggressive track use. The risk here is that any street pad material remaining on the rotor will be subject to deterioration from overheating. This can ultimately cause severe vibrations due to uneven pad deposits (a smearing of the street pad material on the rotor face).
A common method for removing street pad material is to install the track pad prior to driving to the event. Because most track pads operate in an abrasive mode during regular street operation, driving them to the track will wear off any existing brake pad material en route. You will know when the street pad material is gone by the squealing noises coming from your brakes after a short while

FAQ #5: What precautions must be taken when switching from track pads to street pads?
Many people make the mistake of thinking that because they have a used set of pads in the past that the system does not need re-bedding when they are re-installed. Remember, the same material must be adhered to the rotor as the pad running against it for effective braking. Race pad material must be removed prior to street use.
Since you're not as likely to overheat the rotors on the street after a track event, over time the street pads will remove and replace the track pad material on the rotors naturally. However, the best solution where street pads are being put back into service after a track day is to follow the original bed-in procedure for the street pads after the swap.
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I had HP+ on the 3 and the MSM, you get used to the squeal but the dust is a b****... the MSP has carbotech, havent used them yet, all I know is that theyre more aggresive than HP+.

Also, 90 degree weather with lots of humidity sucks mayor floppy donkey dick.. just sayin
 
Pablo didn't you drive my Miata? I'm running Cabortech XP10/XP8.

I got a majority of the squeal to go away on the HP+ with lots of caliper lube on the backs of the pads.

BTW, brakes and tires, those are a few of my favorite things...
 
Evan if they let you on track with a chipped/cracked winshield it might not be a bad deal. The extra stress from body flex will most likely cause more damage and make having to replace it easier to take.
I put HPS pads on the 3 and don't like them much until they get heated up, but they don't squeal, and very little dust.
 
WillD said:
Pablo didn't you drive my Miata? I'm running Cabortech XP10/XP8.

I got a majority of the squeal to go away on the HP+ with lots of caliper lube on the backs of the pads.

BTW, brakes and tires, those are a few of my favorite things...
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I did, dont remember any squealing. Like Evan said, there is a sweet spot when the pads make noise, which is light braking.
 
I have verified that it is pretty awesome. Perks of being a software developer with no internet filter haha.
 
My boss is so uptight about everything. If he knew I carried he would flip his s***. He owns two Priuses, 'nuff said. haha
 
Speaking of Le Chive, Fez, did you go to that Cleveland meet up? What was it like? I don't really understand them. Sounds like a bunch of dudes standing around going "Sooo, yep. You like beer? Yeah, me too. cool.... cool. Boobs? Yep. Me too... yep... cool. Welp, Keep calm and Chive on, bro.".
 
Lewis7789 said:
Speaking of Le Chive, Fez, did you go to that Cleveland meet up? What was it like? I don't really understand them. Sounds like a bunch of dudes standing around going "Sooo, yep. You like beer? Yeah, me too. cool.... cool. Boobs? Yep. Me too... yep... cool. Welp, Keep calm and Chive on, bro.".
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it was just set up as a big party for people that like the chive, say KCCO or something like that at the door, get escorted to the back room where you pay 35 bucks at the door and you drink most of the drinks you want all night for that 35 bucks... i wanted to go but didnt have the cash to dump on a random trip, haha

no clue what the guy/girl ratio would have been but its basically just a go and get drunk and act a fool kind of event, which given my last few weeks, would have been exactly what i needed haha
 
Okay just got off the phone with Verizon and because my phone has surface damage (ie. scratches and wear marks) I would have to pay the full retail to replace my phone (600) even though my phone's battery with a 100% charge will last around three hours. I have an iPhone 4s and I don't have an upgrade till next January. Should I just buy a new phone off craigslist? kinda bored of the iphone anyway maybe want to try a galaxy s3. Anyone want to sell me one?
 
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