Best Brake Pads for D2.
Rock Crawling
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From: Oregon, north of Salem
With due respect to those who have fitted super dooper brake calipers, disc rotors and pads, has anyone yet tested the standard brakes and pads on a brake dyno to see what results they get and actually compared those to the results of their new upgraded rotors and pads. Obviously one must have whatever setup they are using in tip top operating condition and functioning properly with no defects in the system or ABS. I believe many would be shocked at the results for general use of a vehicle and find the stock brakes and equipment is as good if not better as many aftermarket kits. I can only imagine needing upgraded braking systems if heavy continuous braking use was required or for competition purposes. Fortunately, the dyno tells all and probably the best way to save money as well.
Brake Dynamometer Test Systems - Link Engineering Co.
Brake Dynamometer Test Systems - Link Engineering Co.
I agree 100%; find that too often guys, especially young American guys, rather than doing real testing/comparisons, prefer to rely on "gut feelings," or what others have offered as being "better," when in reality what they are getting is worse, especially when it comes to the "super dooper" brake rotors. Some guys too, get all worked up and bent out of shape about visible pad dust covering their pretty wheels. Hell, stopping properly, timely, is way more important than having pretty wheels. Ceramic pads give off dust too, but it is not dark, not so visible on wheels, so same guys are more content. This all means contorted priorities, in my mind
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Drifting
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I agree 100%; find that too often guys, especially young American guys, rather than doing real testing/comparisons, prefer to rely on "gut feelings," or what others have offered as being "better," when in reality what they are getting is worse, especially when it comes to the "super dooper" brake rotors. Some guys too, get all worked up and bent out of shape about visible pad dust covering their pretty wheels. Hell, stopping properly, timely, is way more important than having pretty wheels. Ceramic pads give off dust too, but it is not dark, not so visible on wheels, so same guys are more content. This all means contorted priorities, in my mind.
I agree 100%; find that too often guys, especially young American guys, rather than doing real testing/comparisons, prefer to rely on "gut feelings," or what others have offered as being "better," when in reality what they are getting is worse, especially when it comes to the "super dooper" brake rotors. Some guys too, get all worked up and bent out of shape about visible pad dust covering their pretty wheels. Hell, stopping properly, timely, is way more important than having pretty wheels. Ceramic pads give off dust too, but it is not dark, not so visible on wheels, so same guys are more content. This all means contorted priorities, in my mind
.You said a whole lot of nothing in this post but what do I know im just some dumb American. I guess those of us that have had to replace the pads and rotors and are happy with the new setups just got lucky......cause we didn't dyno test them?
I can get a good look at a T-bone by sticking my head up a bull's ***, but I'd rather take a butcher's word for it. .......Tommy Boy
Baja
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From: Near Bordeaux, France
I did that Dusty on your recommendation, I ended up with a worn out left boot and a broken ankle just to save some wear and brake dust from my super dooper brake pads. 
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Recovery Vehicle
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But you stopped that car and that's all the matters in the end.
Baja
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Dusty, I bet you haven't tried the 200lbs ships anchor which has a chain fixed to the tow hitch then thrown out of the drivers door - lots of nothing then 2 seconds later an instant stop, a broken neck and loads of activated air bags..........hey ho....................back to the drawing board!!
Rock Crawling
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From: Oregon, north of Salem
"And all of this is why I open the door and just use my foot."
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My dad once had a 1920s Dodge Brothers truck, with brake lined drums, sort of, only on the back. Trust me, with that rig, you needed to drag your foot to slow down--thank God the truck didn't go fast. Neat old truck, but scarey as hell if you needed to stop!
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My dad once had a 1920s Dodge Brothers truck, with brake lined drums, sort of, only on the back. Trust me, with that rig, you needed to drag your foot to slow down--thank God the truck didn't go fast. Neat old truck, but scarey as hell if you needed to stop!
Rock Crawling
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Oregon, north of Salem
You said a whole lot of nothing in this post but what do I know im just some dumb American. I guess those of us that have had to replace the pads and rotors and are happy with the new setups just got lucky......cause we didn't dyno test them?
I can get a good look at a T-bone by sticking my head up a bull's ***, but I'd rather take a butcher's word for it. .......Tommy Boy
I can get a good look at a T-bone by sticking my head up a bull's ***, but I'd rather take a butcher's word for it. .......Tommy Boy
My, my, sensitive aren't we? The truth hurts, doesn't it, especially when it deals with reality and the pompous young American boy!
Baja
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From: Near Bordeaux, France
