heated the brakes up a bit too much haha
08-28-2011, 01:51 PM
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Another good place to get fluid in stock is a motorcycle race shop. I just got some Motul RBF 600 at Malcom Smith in Riverside.
While I'm sure there are some who will disagree, The stock pads are up to track days without any problems. For the typical 20-30 session, they'll be fine, unless you are a very experienced racer.
Canyon runs downhill in very hot weather are a different thing. Much harder on brakes that track days simply because you never are off the brakes long enough for them too cool.
If you didn't smell anything funny, then your pads were fine. But you need better fluid to keep from boiling.
While I'm sure there are some who will disagree, The stock pads are up to track days without any problems. For the typical 20-30 session, they'll be fine, unless you are a very experienced racer.
Canyon runs downhill in very hot weather are a different thing. Much harder on brakes that track days simply because you never are off the brakes long enough for them too cool.
If you didn't smell anything funny, then your pads were fine. But you need better fluid to keep from boiling.
09-03-2011, 03:53 PM
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and in no way am i saying im an "experienced racer" im just saying im not new to driving in race conditions, this has just never happened to me before
09-03-2011, 04:04 PM
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Another good place to get fluid in stock is a motorcycle race shop. I just got some Motul RBF 600 at Malcom Smith in Riverside.
While I'm sure there are some who will disagree, The stock pads are up to track days without any problems. For the typical 20-30 session, they'll be fine, unless you are a very experienced racer.
Canyon runs downhill in very hot weather are a different thing. Much harder on brakes that track days simply because you never are off the brakes long enough for them too cool.
If you didn't smell anything funny, then your pads were fine. But you need better fluid to keep from boiling.
While I'm sure there are some who will disagree, The stock pads are up to track days without any problems. For the typical 20-30 session, they'll be fine, unless you are a very experienced racer.
Canyon runs downhill in very hot weather are a different thing. Much harder on brakes that track days simply because you never are off the brakes long enough for them too cool.
If you didn't smell anything funny, then your pads were fine. But you need better fluid to keep from boiling.
As others have recommended, brake fluid first, and then pads if you start smelling stuff.
09-03-2011, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by davidc1' timestamp='1314568261' post='20922067
Another good place to get fluid in stock is a motorcycle race shop. I just got some Motul RBF 600 at Malcom Smith in Riverside.
While I'm sure there are some who will disagree, The stock pads are up to track days without any problems. For the typical 20-30 session, they'll be fine, unless you are a very experienced racer.
Canyon runs downhill in very hot weather are a different thing. Much harder on brakes that track days simply because you never are off the brakes long enough for them too cool.
If you didn't smell anything funny, then your pads were fine. But you need better fluid to keep from boiling.
While I'm sure there are some who will disagree, The stock pads are up to track days without any problems. For the typical 20-30 session, they'll be fine, unless you are a very experienced racer.
Canyon runs downhill in very hot weather are a different thing. Much harder on brakes that track days simply because you never are off the brakes long enough for them too cool.
If you didn't smell anything funny, then your pads were fine. But you need better fluid to keep from boiling.
As others have recommended, brake fluid first, and then pads if you start smelling stuff.
yeah under hard braking i so smell the pads
09-03-2011, 04:28 PM
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fluid should be bled out, thoroughly every 3 years at least to avoid moisture . I have done mine 2 times in the last 6 years and will be again soon. doing this will also help prevent caliper failures due to moisture causing rust in the brake system,MY01 has original calipers where as I have seen alot of newer cars with calipers stick/ceize