New discs

[David Heaven]

Hi folks,

 

I've got pagid RS14s up front as part of an uprated front brake setup that are wearing out my (standard) discs at a rate of knots....no surprise at that but if anyone has a suggestion for some longer wearing discs that would be much appreciated

 

Many thanks, David

[shn7]

If you've got the std non vented disks then I'd suggest you simply replace them. Think they're pretty cheap. Unlike the vented ones which are £250/pair

 

Steve.

Not forgetting Percy the Polar Bear

[stephen grant]

 

The standard discs should be about £15-£20 each side

 

stephen

 

[DohNut]

 

Or you can "upgrade" by spending £75+ Pair on name brand copies of the disks and more still with groves and / or x-drilling.

If they are from a better material they may wear better .... or not.

The surface finish may stop rust which would be nice.

 

Nick

[stephen grant]

 

Does the gain in x-drilling from improved heat management outweigh the loss of braking surface area?

 

[David Heaven]

Thanks folks :-)

 

I presume for my configuration the discs would still be standard triumph spitfire front discs ?

 

 

[DohNut]

 

In respect of heat managment I thought they would be most applicable to the rear of the car where you dont actually want any increase in braking force but they are prone to overheating.

 

There is a claim that the pads are constanly deglazed which is said to increase braking performance.

 

Nick