Group buy: 2pc wortec rotors for steel super brakes on f-type
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OEM? Those create enough dust to embarrass a BMW owner. It only takes a couple of days before I've forgotten what color my rims started out. I'll be looking elsewhere.
I've only used Porterfields in the LeMONs car, and that's all we've used there. No back-to-back comparison available. I've used Hawk on the track in my 9-2x, but that's the only other car I've tracked. No help from me here.
EBC started showing up when I was still racing motorcycles but didn't take long to establish a decent reputation with the GreenStuff pads. I have vague recollection of a contingency program, and that was always welcome. I was using Ferodo and Performance Friction though because of the bikes I had. No help from me here either.
Initial reports on the YellowStuff are encouraging, so I'm leaning that way, but welcome direct reports on anything.
I've only used Porterfields in the LeMONs car, and that's all we've used there. No back-to-back comparison available. I've used Hawk on the track in my 9-2x, but that's the only other car I've tracked. No help from me here.
EBC started showing up when I was still racing motorcycles but didn't take long to establish a decent reputation with the GreenStuff pads. I have vague recollection of a contingency program, and that was always welcome. I was using Ferodo and Performance Friction though because of the bikes I had. No help from me here either.
Initial reports on the YellowStuff are encouraging, so I'm leaning that way, but welcome direct reports on anything.
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KarimEls (04-28-2018)
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All that said, if OEM were best, dust notwithstanding, I'd use them.
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I've had the Porterfield R4S pads on for about 3,000 miles now, with after-market drilled and slotted rotors, and I can't feel or see any signs of rotor wear at all, zero outer lips on both front and rear rotors. I checked them again yesterday.
So it looks like the Porterfield R4S pads don't chew through rotors at all.
That said I'm not a heavy braker.
So it looks like the Porterfield R4S pads don't chew through rotors at all.
That said I'm not a heavy braker.
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I've had the Porterfield R4S pads on for about 3,000 miles now, with after-market drilled and slotted rotors, and I can't feel or see any signs of rotor wear at all, zero outer lips on both front and rear rotors. I checked them again yesterday.
So it looks like the Porterfield R4S pads don't chew through rotors at all.
That said I'm not a heavy braker.
So it looks like the Porterfield R4S pads don't chew through rotors at all.
That said I'm not a heavy braker.
I've never had ABS engage in those circumstances, but like to know how the car behaves when I throw out the anchor. Really well, in case you're wondering ;^)
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Like Iron Mike, mine still in box awaiting new rotors!
However, I put them on my M3 6 months ago, and am very impressed - at least for street use. Brake dust is 50-70% reduced, pedal feel is linear and firm, brake power consistent with stock and rotor wear is very low. There was a touch less (10%?) initial bite, but I got used to that quickly. Hoping for similar experience on F type, as I think the brakes will be less "grabby" at low speeds/parking situations.
However, I put them on my M3 6 months ago, and am very impressed - at least for street use. Brake dust is 50-70% reduced, pedal feel is linear and firm, brake power consistent with stock and rotor wear is very low. There was a touch less (10%?) initial bite, but I got used to that quickly. Hoping for similar experience on F type, as I think the brakes will be less "grabby" at low speeds/parking situations.
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Like Iron Mike, mine still in box awaiting new rotors!
However, I put them on my M3 6 months ago, and am very impressed - at least for street use. Brake dust is 50-70% reduced, pedal feel is linear and firm, brake power consistent with stock and rotor wear is very low. There was a touch less (10%?) initial bite, but I got used to that quickly. Hoping for similar experience on F type, as I think the brakes will be less "grabby" at low speeds/parking situations.
However, I put them on my M3 6 months ago, and am very impressed - at least for street use. Brake dust is 50-70% reduced, pedal feel is linear and firm, brake power consistent with stock and rotor wear is very low. There was a touch less (10%?) initial bite, but I got used to that quickly. Hoping for similar experience on F type, as I think the brakes will be less "grabby" at low speeds/parking situations.
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See post #85 in thread below:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...5/#post1769988
My comments were similar to those of Chawumba. Overall the dusting is almost completely gone and initial bite is more easily modulated. After 2k miles I would say the braking performance in street driving is equal to or better than that of the stock pads.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...5/#post1769988
My comments were similar to those of Chawumba. Overall the dusting is almost completely gone and initial bite is more easily modulated. After 2k miles I would say the braking performance in street driving is equal to or better than that of the stock pads.
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Unhingd (05-05-2018)
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I'll probably go with the Porterfields too. I just need to get fully caffeinated before making any important decisions.
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Unhingd (05-05-2018)
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Production is progressing
Some more pictures from this week.....
Wortec is on track for it's two week production estimat. The rotors are machined and the bells are turned. The bells need machining and all parts need coatings.
We will get an update again mid-next week.
Some more pictures from this week.....
Wortec is on track for it's two week production estimat. The rotors are machined and the bells are turned. The bells need machining and all parts need coatings.
We will get an update again mid-next week.
Wortec is on track for it's two week production estimat. The rotors are machined and the bells are turned. The bells need machining and all parts need coatings.
We will get an update again mid-next week.
Some more pictures from this week.....
Wortec is on track for it's two week production estimat. The rotors are machined and the bells are turned. The bells need machining and all parts need coatings.
We will get an update again mid-next week.