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J Ritt · 06-09-2010, 09:27 AM

Hi Guys,

I’ve posted a couple of brake-related articles and videos on this forum over the past year and have received a great response from other members. I recently finished my latest piece that focuses on swapping between street and race brake pads. This is a topic that constantly comes up as a problem area for track day enthusiasts. When done improperly, a whole string of bad things can occur…uneven pad deposits, vibrations, destroyed discs, etc. My purpose with this installment is to teach you how to avoid these issues. I thought this topic would be particularly relevant since track season is now in full swing.

On this particular piece, I’d strongly recommend you read the article before watching the video.

As with my prior efforts, this material is not intended to promote any one brand of brake pad, rotor, or brake system. The objective is to teach enthusiasts how to get the most out of whatever brake system they have on their car. My hope is that you’ll get more enjoyment out of your car, you’ll save money on brake parts, and we’ll all have fewer repetitive topics to wade through on this forum.

A few notes: When you click the link, please be patient and give the video a few seconds to load and buffer before viewing it. Finally, if you find this information useful, please feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of the video page. Thanks, and I hope you enjoy it!

Jeff

Essex - Learning Center - Know Brakes 2: Swapping Between Street and Race Brake Pads

***FaLKoN240*** · 06-09-2010, 09:36 PM

This is really good info. I love to learn and have almost completely read the whole thing.

Lots of good DIY info in the video, and it's an even better read.

Great for the "weekend warrior".

shogun! · 06-12-2010, 12:47 PM

Excellent thread. More like that is very welcome.

Slammed Assassin · 06-12-2010, 01:10 PM

great info..

06-09-2010, 09:27 AM	#1
J Ritt Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Video/Article: How to swap between street and race pads Hi Guys, I’ve posted a couple of brake-related articles and videos on this forum over the past year and have received a great response from other members. I recently finished my latest piece that focuses on swapping between street and race brake pads. This is a topic that constantly comes up as a problem area for track day enthusiasts. When done improperly, a whole string of bad things can occur…uneven pad deposits, vibrations, destroyed discs, etc. My purpose with this installment is to teach you how to avoid these issues. I thought this topic would be particularly relevant since track season is now in full swing. On this particular piece, I’d strongly recommend you read the article before watching the video. As with my prior efforts, this material is not intended to promote any one brand of brake pad, rotor, or brake system. The objective is to teach enthusiasts how to get the most out of whatever brake system they have on their car. My hope is that you’ll get more enjoyment out of your car, you’ll save money on brake parts, and we’ll all have fewer repetitive topics to wade through on this forum. A few notes: When you click the link, please be patient and give the video a few seconds to load and buffer before viewing it. Finally, if you find this information useful, please feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of the video page. Thanks, and I hope you enjoy it! Jeff Essex - Learning Center - Know Brakes 2: Swapping Between Street and Race Brake Pads

06-09-2010, 09:36 PM	#2
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,893 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	This is really good info. I love to learn and have almost completely read the whole thing. Lots of good DIY info in the video, and it's an even better read. Great for the "weekend warrior". __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

06-12-2010, 01:10 PM	#4
Slammed Assassin Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxnard/SV Posts: 2,065 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	great info.. __________________

06-12-2010, 12:47 PM	#3
shogun! Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 367 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Excellent thread. More like that is very welcome.