jsb55
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Post by jsb55 on Oct 18, 2011 10:33:46 GMT -5
I have the manual brake set up. This weekend I had to pull off the track for the 3rd time this year because of loss of brakes I adjust them by getting them to touch and then back off one full turn. No drag but very close. I have installed new pads and still same problem. What happens is I have a good pedal at the start of the night where I can almost lock the tires up. After a heat race, the next time out they are softer and don't have as much stopping power. After a few laps into the feature I still have a pedal, not as much as beginning of the night, but it won't stop the car. I am thinking it is overheating and glazing the disc and/or pads? Is there something I can do to the disc or pads to keep it from glazing? Are the hydraulic brakes any better? Any suggestions. This has happened to me at Reading, Kutztown and Borgers, maybe I just use too much brake there!!!! LOL !!!
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Post by slingster on Oct 19, 2011 11:58:49 GMT -5
We had alot of problems with brakes as well. We now use the hydraulic setup with the caliper floating. Now our brakes work excellant. He can lock em right up.
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Post by ron12 on Oct 19, 2011 18:06:19 GMT -5
I don't much care for the hydraulic brakes, always ran the manuel brakes. Are you sure you are putting the arm back on with the caliper in the neutral spot? It will apply the brake if in returns to far. Also make sure that it is not returning to far even if you are installing the arm correctly.
Also, did you take the caliper apart and clean all of it? I ask this to make sure it is all assembled correctly so it works correctly. If the spring washers are not correct, it might not be returning all the way which will heat up the brakes and could cause your problem.
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jsb55
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Post by jsb55 on Oct 23, 2011 8:49:56 GMT -5
I put the arm back in the neutral spot as far as I can tell. The pads don't touch or drag after stepping on the brake. The pad returns to it's beginning spot so it looks like the spring works fine. I have a feeling it is the disc glazing over and not cooling off. any suggestions for this?
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Post by ron12 on Oct 23, 2011 14:30:37 GMT -5
Do you rest your foot on the pedal at all? this can cause you to apply just a little brake and will get hot, glaze over, etc.
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Post by pitpass on Oct 29, 2011 18:47:54 GMT -5
If your rotor is blue you have a foot problem, install a heel stop.been there done that.also found the manuals like to cam over,opps no brakes.put a new caliper and pads on and all was good. By the way if the rotor is blue change it
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Post by pitpass on Oct 29, 2011 18:48:25 GMT -5
If your rotor is blue you have a foot problem, install a heel stop.been there done that.also found the manuals like to cam over,opps no brakes.put a new caliper and pads on and all was good. By the way if the rotor is blue change it
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jsb55
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Post by jsb55 on Nov 16, 2011 16:29:32 GMT -5
I think I found my problem. One of the swing arm brackets is bent. When I tighten the caliper it twists. The caliper becomes bound up. This was causing the one pad to rub and wear away. Thanks for the responses guys.
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