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Pretty much yeah, basically puts the brakes through a cycle & cleans off the disc. Problem occurs when sitting at traffic lights for example with hot brakes, the pads transfer to the disc.
I get it sometimes on my 200. No doubt everyone will have a different way of going about it but I get the brakes hot after a few heavy ish braking sets & then drive for a while without using the brakes to let them cool. park without the h-brake on (leave it in gear).
Works for me.
Can't say I've ever had problems late braking on standard modified set ups.
Besides braking late is only good if you have the grip to corner at the entry speed without scrubbing off speed & ruining your exit run.
The idea is to enter at a usable speed if you need to lift or god forbid brake...
I agree with Harv tbh. Seen so many people being gradual on brakes which cooks the life out of them.
Power-brake-turn in-power. As quickly smoothly & efficiently as possible.
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I know many have there reasons for changing from the corsas having had a VXR as company cars in the past I understand. I'm interested to know what your reasons were to change?
If it was me, I'd probably try & locate the leak first with a watering can. Sort that out & go from there about the clean up operation.
I'd probably try and towel soak the majority of the water & park it in the garage leaving it to properly dry with air getting to it.
With the sunroof I...
I wouldn't bother. There are better kits out there if you're wanting to throw money at it & IMO Wilwoods aren't all that great.
If you're looking for more stopping power get a good set of pads & discs combo with fluid & hoses & maybe some ducting. If you're struggling with them I'd sooner look...