Brake material question
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Brake material question
Does anyone have a suggestion for a high performance friction material that won't turn the white wheels on my 71 C20 black or brown? I have been towing a lot of heavy loads in the past few years and I upgraded the friction materials to improve the braking ability. The stuff I am using is one of those carbon ceramic, or something like that. I think they sold me the same thing for my car, and now I have to wash the material off the wheels every time I race.
So much to do, so little time...
Re: Brake material question
Is Jamie Praise still around? (Of Praise Brakes)..
At least I think that is his name??
pdq67
At least I think that is his name??
pdq67
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Ah yes: "Praise Dyno Brakes"; used them ~30 years ago in a Showroom Stock Camaro Series.
Appear to be closed now, per: http://www.yelp.ca/biz/praise-dyno-brake-royse-city
Appear to be closed now, per: http://www.yelp.ca/biz/praise-dyno-brake-royse-city
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Check with Porterfield.
They can custom make. I got their -71 Pantera pads. Huge improvement, no mess.
They can custom make. I got their -71 Pantera pads. Huge improvement, no mess.
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Sorry, I forgot about them!
If I remember right, they might(???) still sell the old "stock-type" metallic shoes, don't know about pads though?
Good for anti-heat fade, but hard on drums and such due to abrasion.
pdq67
If I remember right, they might(???) still sell the old "stock-type" metallic shoes, don't know about pads though?
Good for anti-heat fade, but hard on drums and such due to abrasion.
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Re: Brake material question
I believe Praise Dyno was either sold or re-named Muscle Car brakes. They are still in Texas. Once you see their website, you'll recognize all of the old praise dyno nomenclature and kit stages.
Here's the link
http://musclecarbrakes.com/index.html
Dave
Here's the link
http://musclecarbrakes.com/index.html
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The Ceramic pads are touted as being "dust free" or "low dust". Most OEMs now use the Ceramic pads as standard equipment.
I suspect that the "carbon/ceramic" pads you have are an inferior brand. Try a high end brand of Ceramic pads and I think you will be pleased with the results.
I suspect that the "carbon/ceramic" pads you have are an inferior brand. Try a high end brand of Ceramic pads and I think you will be pleased with the results.
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