Which Brake compound is best for me?
03-11-2014, 10:35 AM
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Designed by racers for racers, Carbotech brakes can be specified to meet the needs of your car and driving style. Just give us a call 216-780-8825 and we can recommend the compounds that will be perfect for your front and rear pads.
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03-13-2014, 10:00 AM
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Check out the XP24, We can help with all your questions 
XP24™ is the pinnacle compound of the extremely successful XP™ Series of compounds engineered by Carbotech™. This compound is based on the same fundamentals that exist in all other Carbotech™ formulations. XP24™ has even more initial bite, more overall bite, and more torque along with the most linear torque curve we have ever offered. The thermal characteristics are of the highest Carbotech™ offers along with one of the highest coefficient of friction ratings offered by anyone in the braking industry. This compound is the longest wearing compound Carbotech™ offers as it was originally engineered for endurance applications at the highest pro racing levels. This revolutionary new compound has been extremely successful with open wheel, closed wheel, sprint and endurance applications. XP24™ has a temperature range of 400°F to 2000°F+ (204°C to 1093°C+). Carbotech™ XP24™ is NOT recommended for use as a daily driven street pad due to possible elevated levels of dust and noise along with the necessary heat required to work properly.
XP24™ is the pinnacle compound of the extremely successful XP™ Series of compounds engineered by Carbotech™. This compound is based on the same fundamentals that exist in all other Carbotech™ formulations. XP24™ has even more initial bite, more overall bite, and more torque along with the most linear torque curve we have ever offered. The thermal characteristics are of the highest Carbotech™ offers along with one of the highest coefficient of friction ratings offered by anyone in the braking industry. This compound is the longest wearing compound Carbotech™ offers as it was originally engineered for endurance applications at the highest pro racing levels. This revolutionary new compound has been extremely successful with open wheel, closed wheel, sprint and endurance applications. XP24™ has a temperature range of 400°F to 2000°F+ (204°C to 1093°C+). Carbotech™ XP24™ is NOT recommended for use as a daily driven street pad due to possible elevated levels of dust and noise along with the necessary heat required to work properly.
03-21-2014, 10:34 PM
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Ok I'll bite (or have you tell me what will)!
Base c6 on stock goodyear tires with z06 shocks, front spring and pfadt lite swaybars. My first hpde. I was only planning to buy fronts for my first event, but I would like to hear what you think.
Base c6 on stock goodyear tires with z06 shocks, front spring and pfadt lite swaybars. My first hpde. I was only planning to buy fronts for my first event, but I would like to hear what you think.
03-21-2014, 10:55 PM
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Carbotech™ XP10™
When Carbotech™ unleashed the XP10™ to the general public it immediately gathered multiple regional, divisional, and national championships. The XP10™ has a very strong initial bite with a coefficient of friction and rotor friendliness unmatched in the industry. Fade resistance is in excess of 1475°F (801°C). XP10™ still maintains the highly praised release, excellent modulation and rotor friendliness that have made all Carbotech™ compounds so successful. Carbotech™ XP10™ is not recommended as a daily-driven street pad due to possible elevated levels of dust and noise.
Carbotech™ XP8™
A high torque brake compound with a wide operating temperature range of 200°F-1250°F+ (93°C to 676°C+). Carbotech™ XP8™ is the first of our racing compounds. Good initial bite at race temperatures, high coefficient of friction, excellent modulation and release characteristics. Extremely high fade resistance and very rotor friendly. Perfect for track day use with any tire and can still be driven safely to and from the track. Carbotech™ does NOT recommended XP8™ as a daily driven street pad due to elevated levels of dust and noise. Carbotech™ XP8™ is a great compound on the front & rear of most open wheel and sports racers.
03-21-2014, 11:20 PM
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Ok, I would use XP10 front and XP8 rear. This will give you the ability to run track days with no issue. This combo will work best on the tires you are using and work well as a street pad if you don't mind the dust and noise. Keep in mind every car is different, as the noise may be not an issue but you will have brake dust. The good thing is all Carbotech compounds are a 100% non corrosive so, the dust will not harm your wheels or paint on the car.
Carbotech™ XP10™
When Carbotech™ unleashed the XP10™ to the general public it immediately gathered multiple regional, divisional, and national championships. The XP10™ has a very strong initial bite with a coefficient of friction and rotor friendliness unmatched in the industry. Fade resistance is in excess of 1475°F (801°C). XP10™ still maintains the highly praised release, excellent modulation and rotor friendliness that have made all Carbotech™ compounds so successful. Carbotech™ XP10™ is not recommended as a daily-driven street pad due to possible elevated levels of dust and noise.
Carbotech™ XP8™
A high torque brake compound with a wide operating temperature range of 200°F-1250°F+ (93°C to 676°C+). Carbotech™ XP8™ is the first of our racing compounds. Good initial bite at race temperatures, high coefficient of friction, excellent modulation and release characteristics. Extremely high fade resistance and very rotor friendly. Perfect for track day use with any tire and can still be driven safely to and from the track. Carbotech™ does NOT recommended XP8™ as a daily driven street pad due to elevated levels of dust and noise. Carbotech™ XP8™ is a great compound on the front & rear of most open wheel and sports racers.
Carbotech™ XP10™
When Carbotech™ unleashed the XP10™ to the general public it immediately gathered multiple regional, divisional, and national championships. The XP10™ has a very strong initial bite with a coefficient of friction and rotor friendliness unmatched in the industry. Fade resistance is in excess of 1475°F (801°C). XP10™ still maintains the highly praised release, excellent modulation and rotor friendliness that have made all Carbotech™ compounds so successful. Carbotech™ XP10™ is not recommended as a daily-driven street pad due to possible elevated levels of dust and noise.
Carbotech™ XP8™
A high torque brake compound with a wide operating temperature range of 200°F-1250°F+ (93°C to 676°C+). Carbotech™ XP8™ is the first of our racing compounds. Good initial bite at race temperatures, high coefficient of friction, excellent modulation and release characteristics. Extremely high fade resistance and very rotor friendly. Perfect for track day use with any tire and can still be driven safely to and from the track. Carbotech™ does NOT recommended XP8™ as a daily driven street pad due to elevated levels of dust and noise. Carbotech™ XP8™ is a great compound on the front & rear of most open wheel and sports racers.
I do have another question; how much brake fluid will I need to do a full flush in my car? I still have the stock stuff in there.
03-22-2014, 05:32 AM
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03-25-2014, 10:31 PM
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Should I them on the street for a week so that they could clean the street pad transfer layer off and then bed them in?
03-25-2014, 10:46 PM
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Proper bedding instructions for AX-Series & XP-Series Compounds :
1. All new brake pads require a bedding process, start this process by pumping your brakes a few times to assure proper installation. Once on track perform several moderate (medium) near stops (to a very slow rolling speed) to thoroughly warm up the pads and rotors. This should take 1-2 laps. This allows a thin layer of the pad material to be transferred into the micro-grooves of the rotor.
2. After the pads/rotors are warm, perform a series of hard near stops (to a slow rolling speed) until some brake fade is felt. This process should take about 2-4 laps (depending on the track). Once this occurs, then stay off the brakes (as much as possible) and bring your car into the pits/paddock to completely cool. Do not lock the tires during this operation.
3.Allow brake pads and/or rotors cool down to ambient temperatures; no less than 30 minutes. The total bedding procedure should not take more than 5-6 laps or about 10-15 minutes.
NOTE: The proper way to bed your brake pads and brake discs (rotors) is to bed them on the racetrack, NOT on the street (excluding the Bobcat 1521 compound).
Warning: Failure to properly bed in your pads could lead to friction material to chunk and break up resulting in poor pad performance and pad life. Improper bedding can also lead to overheating your pads and causing them to glaze over resulting in the car not being able to stop or slow properly.
03-27-2014, 11:41 PM
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I went with Carbotech XP12/XP10 pads after Adam's recommendation last year for my ~750hp ZO6 on Nitto 555R-II tires. Absolutely love them. Performed flawlessly at MAM last year and has one hell of a bite even when cold for the Autocross sessions I ran.
Just ordered the XP10/XP8 combo for my BRZ with Bridgestone Potenza RE-11A tires for a track day at Mid America in a month and the start of Autocross season as well. Can't wait!
Just ordered the XP10/XP8 combo for my BRZ with Bridgestone Potenza RE-11A tires for a track day at Mid America in a month and the start of Autocross season as well. Can't wait!
03-28-2014, 10:59 PM
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I went with Carbotech XP12/XP10 pads after Adam's recommendation last year for my ~750hp ZO6 on Nitto 555R-II tires. Absolutely love them. Performed flawlessly at MAM last year and has one hell of a bite even when cold for the Autocross sessions I ran.
Just ordered the XP10/XP8 combo for my BRZ with Bridgestone Potenza RE-11A tires for a track day at Mid America in a month and the start of Autocross season as well. Can't wait!
Just ordered the XP10/XP8 combo for my BRZ with Bridgestone Potenza RE-11A tires for a track day at Mid America in a month and the start of Autocross season as well. Can't wait!
