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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 07:18 AM
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Ferodo's tend to crack/chunk if you overheat them (usually bad braking habits imo). DS3000 are really notorious for it. Still an awesome pad though.
I run DS3000's on the track and I've had absolutely no problems. HP+'s on the other hand....

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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 09:16 AM
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Group buy anyone???
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 10:07 AM
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Jason I swear you just had bad luck/freak product cause you know I had hp+
I still feel ya though, I'd be pissed too to see my brakes take a poop like that
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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Just picked up some SS lines and some super blue.
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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Once we install the DS2500 pads, is there a correct way to get the pads seated or is it an install and drive pad?
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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Bedding in brakes depends on manufacturer and brake pad composition (heat range).
With that said, each pads should come with seating instructions.
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Caesar
Once we install the DS2500 pads, is there a correct way to get the pads seated or is it an install and drive pad?

^^ what he said...

Proper bedding makes or breaks your brakes too. It also sets the wear patterns on your rotors. Be sure to follow the instructions. You can tell when a pad is fully seated because it will change colors. Stoptech has some excellent tips on their site about it.

If you've ever seen a car where the rotors have deep grooves in them instead of a relatively smooth surface, it's caused by improper bedding. (99% of all new cars on the road)
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 05:33 PM
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We'll be using the DS2500s. I'll make sure and look for instructions. Thanks!!!
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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Who is we...? You have race team now?
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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SS lines/pad bedding

Just wanted to note that SS brake lines are nice, but certainly not required for track use.

I bed pads by accelerating to 60, then brake hard, maybe 80% - 90% (not into the ABS), and slow to 10 mph. Do this 8 to 10 times. You may smell the hot pads, this is normal. Then drive around without braking for 10 - 15 minutes to cool them down and repeat the procedure once more. Or you could follow the manufacture's directions!
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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Yay... Ken Griffey Jr Come back to Seattle Mariners!.. it good news...

hope Marniers play good this year.. few new pitchers..
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by wshihdnevo
Who is we...? You have race team now?
You got it; we got some big time sponsers, so we need to advertise
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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My sponsor is plastic and are crooks. My $500 parts actually end up costing $800
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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^ Dude, get a 0% interest card, there seems to be a lot of companies offering'em.
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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You got it; we got some big time sponsers, so we need to advertise
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