Now using Poly-A's, on the Spire
Can anyone recommend a decent set of front pads for wilwood Powerlite calipers?
Pretty sure I have wilwood smart pads, which do stop the car, but don't really have any bite from cold or hot.
Anyone had the same problem and upgraded pads??
Ditto with the smart pads just no initial bite
i moved over to mintex can't remember the part numbers but a few use them on here
edtided to add it's the 1144
[Edited on 25/6/15 by Johneturbo]
Mintex 1144s but I do find the squeal a lot
as above mintex 1144 good pad
Are these the right part number?
http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=14580
Yes they look like the correct ones
Wilwood Polymatrix E's (Poly-E's) are what I used for my MK Busa on the road, far superior (imo) than 1144s, but others disagree - so its
all personal preference
Now using Poly-A's, on the Spire
Do the Poly-A's still squeal like a demonic banshee on heat?
Hell yeah!!!
OK, I'll stick with the 1144's for now and use earplugs and a lid
I have some 1155s for powerlites available if interested?
What's the difference between 1144 and 1155??
I'm using yellow stuff. Not a fan of the mintex.
I used Poly-A's on the front, and then 1144's on the rear.
Pf01. Without doubt the best pad I've ever used!
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Originally posted by craig_thomas
What's the difference between 1144 and 1155??
I fitted mintex 1144 pads to my striker very happy with them .
Think I'm going to try the 1144s, they've got to be better than what I've got already. The wilwood smart pads I currently have also don't give a great pedal feel. Will these pads change this at all??
I use the poly-A pads and would deffo recommend them. Lots of stopping power, and I've never experienced any overheating or fade with them. Even when stamping on the brake pedal as hard as I can on the track slowing down from 120mph for a chicane. They occasionally squeal when cold but it seems to be when lightly braking at slow speeds
So far I've tried:
- Mintex 1144: quite good.
- Mintex 1155: when the 1144s wore out thought I'd try something different. Didn't like the feel - I think they weren't getting hot
enough to start working properly given the weight of the car. So these are for sale if anyone wants to see how they get on with them.
- Hawk DTC-30: haven't tried on track yet but they feel really good on road, best so far. However I think they are probably going to get through
discs very very quickly.
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- Hawk DTC-30: haven't tried on track yet but they feel really good on road, best so far. However I think they are probably going to get through discs very very quickly.
The hawk is a good pad! But in my opinion the pf01 is far superior
are they available for a powerlite though? may be worth a try if they are.
Definately in the dynalite as that's what I use them on. As for the powerlites I'm not too sure Richard.
But mr lane at techcraft will certainly know! And lighten your wallet at same time
Sorry to revive an old discussion.
My pads run out at Mallory on Friday. It seemed a very hard track for braking. Lots of going and stopping!
Anyways, I fancied trying the Hawk DTC-30 as discussed here. I cant find a supplier though. Where do you guys get them from?
Note that I have Powerlites and these are a different pad pattern from other Willwoods.
Also I may consider pf01 as Daniel mentioned or Polymatrix A E as yellowcab mentioned.
Note that these are for TRACK use only. I expect to warm them up, and I am the last of the late brakers!!
Ebc pads in mine, the 1145s squealed like a gud n...
I was using 1144 for reference and had no squeal. Part of me is thinking to not try and fix something that is not broken. But if it helps me lap faster, Im all ears!
I had 1144s, they were quite good. I then got the DTC-30 (via Ebay), they are better - would probably not go back. I'd say it's worth a punt, if you decide you don't like them I will buy them off you.
ive not got the performance friction pads in the Jedi as they aren't available in the calipers I have. The car stops incredibly well on the ferodos but the car is 200kg lighter than my radical was.id still say I could stop quicker on the radical with the pf01 though.it was absolutely stunning on the brakes
Do you have seller details or part numbers?
Hmm, I think these will suit:
http://www.cambridgemotorsport.com/aftermarketx/hb611w490
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Originally posted by rodgling
Hmm, I think these will suit:
http://www.cambridgemotorsport.com/aftermarketx/hb611w490
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Originally posted by daniel mason
ive not got the performance friction pads in the Jedi as they aren't available in the calipers I have. The car stops incredibly well on the ferodos but the car is 200kg lighter than my radical was.id still say I could stop quicker on the radical with the pf01 though.it was absolutely stunning on the brakes
Radicals big brake hi-specs. But they do them for the wilwood dynalites.
Mr lane at tech craft will help you.his father Roy was a legendary hillclimber back in the day!
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Originally posted by rodgling
Hmm, I think these will suit:
http://www.cambridgemotorsport.com/aftermarketx/hb611w490
That is really confusing. I thought DTC-30 was a Hawk compound product?
Forgot, I have a nearly new (they've done one trackday) set of Mintex 1155s for powerlite available if you want to give them a try? Personally I didn't get on with them but if you want to experiment with pads maybe worth a go?