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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 06:25 PM
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Brembo piston trashed.... Options?

So today I got around to replacing the seals on my Brembos. My right front is almost black no longer brown and upon pad inspection after last track event I noticed un-even wear on the pads. My only thought was a dragging piston. Upon inspection 2 of my pistons (outside passenger) have the teflon esc coating wearing off and very rough. This could be the issue I think. Anyone else seen to this problem?
I have never had any bias issues on track but the right caliper is def. getting worked more.

Can I get aftermarket pistons? (ie stainless etc)

Send them in to a company like Swain and have them coated?


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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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Damn, mine are still somewhat red. I take it you track the car a lot?
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 08:56 PM
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Yeah it is a track car.
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 07:47 AM
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I would say you got your moneys worth and IMO look at replacing them with an aftermarket set up. I would be more concerned about what you can't see.

Are you running any brake cooling?
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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Might be worth looking into on the stainless pistons. I haven't found any for the evo, but here are some for the Corvette.

Maybe they would have some interest in making them for the EVO too, I bet a lot of guys on here would be interested.

http://dougrippie.com/?p=425
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 09:31 PM
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Give Martin @ Girodisc a call. He has solutions for all your braking problems!
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