Brembo HC disc life expectancy...

[MarkCup]

Incredible!

I've got a new set of discs sat next to me ready for Rentech Mike to fit tomorrow. I just realised that this is only the 3rd set my car has ever worn.

Standard lasted about 35k IIRC, then on went some Brembo HCs.

I'm on 82k now, and they still have both wear indicators showing on both discs - that's 47k miles, with DS2500s early on, and Pagid Blues recently. I'm getting them replaced as I get a bit of a rumble from them every now and then...suspect slight warping or maybe a crack.

Bearing in mind the abuse my Cup gets, I think 47k miles is quite impressive

 

[Nigel]

Are the Brembos better than the original discs?

 

[MarkCup]

Can't say I noticed any real difference, but they're cheaper IIRC.

 

[Neil G]

Going to get some Brembo HCs when my std discs wear out (I'm still trying to finish them off ) lol

 

[makavelli]

would you recommend the high carbons over the max discs? it seems a hell of a lot of extra cash for the max discs just for a few grooves!?

 

[Neil G]

would you recommend the high carbons over the max discs? it seems a hell of a lot of extra cash for the max discs just for a few grooves!?

I looked at those and came to the conclusion that it's a waste of money.

Look good but with pad technology these days do those grooves really have any use?

 

[Geddes]

I've still got my original disks on at 53k miles, i'm getting brembo hc on at my 60k miles service with the green stuff pads, 53k miles with original disks that's good

 

[makavelli]

would you recommend the high carbons over the max discs? it seems a hell of a lot of extra cash for the max discs just for a few grooves!?

I looked at those and came to the conclusion that it's a waste of money.

Look good but with pad technology these days do those grooves really have any use?

thats what i was thinking

 

[7MAT]

I'm on my second set of Brembo HC discs and my car has only just covered 18K miles.

 

[Peperami]

My originals lasted 49k, but were knackered (only 20k of that was me) Brembo's just gone on, hopefully wont have to change them!

7mat - brake less

 

[Tom]

LOL! ive taken out a set in 8k.

PF97's are cool.

 

[Geddes]

LOL! ive taken out a set in 8k.

PF97's are cool.

What are PF97's who does them?

 

[Peperami]

Paint fade 97's?

 

[makavelli]

LOL! ive taken out a set in 8k.

PF97's are cool.

What are PF97's who does them?

http://www.yozzasport.co.uk/store/p...rs_182_172_cup_trophy_performance_friction_97

beware of severe wheel damage and possible paintwork damage with pf's !

 

[Geddes]

For the price they are they must be good,'damage' is it because of the compound quit abrasive? Tom's taken out a set in 8k think he's a rally driver on the road all he wants now is rally decor

 

[Tom]

They are my pad of choice, the sparks add a bit of theatre too.

 

[pacey]

My originals are getting changed at just 22k , not sure on replacements though possibly HC Brembo's

They are my pad of choice, the sparks add a bit of theatre too.

The sparks would be a novelty

 

[Fred@BTM]

you DO NOT get any paint damage with PF97, a layer of dirt on the car protects it

we were the first to offer HC discs to the UK clio market back in the day when we first started, damn i'm good

 

[Geddes]

Your the daddy

 

[Neil G]

I looked at those and came to the conclusion that it's a waste of money.

Look good but with pad technology these days do those grooves really have any use?

thats what i was thinking

Brake pads used to have a lot of problems with gasses when getting hot but I really do think that decent pads do reduce this problem.

You've also go to think about the area of friction that actually makes your brakes work...the more holes and grooves on a standard size disc the less actual friction area.

I put some EBC grooved and drilled discs on my old Renault and I can honestly say they made the braking worse and that was even with Greenstuff pads.

 

[Tom]

you DO NOT get any paint damage with PF97, a layer of dirt on the car protects it

we were the first to offer HC discs to the UK clio market back in the day when we first started, damn i'm good

You sure? im pretty certain GSF had them in for a while.

 

[Fred@BTM]

i mean as in before everyone else in the clio world jumped on the bandwagon

 

[Tom]

Oh right, yeah your a hero well done etc etc...

 

[Fred@BTM]

thanks b**ch!

 

[Matbrown]

Are these just Brembo max then?


Mat.

 

[Fred@BTM]

no

 

[Matbrown]

Ahh, My bad.
Will teach me to read all the posts, just saw someone mention grooves and jumped to conclusions.
Are the HC available in 259mm?


Mat.

 

[Fred@BTM]

yes they are, i will double check anyway

 

[CHRIS172CUP]

I've had 3 sets, first set were ok. the second set warped in 14 laps at the ring.

note to self i reckon...