markc Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 Not as bad as it appears but still a problem. I have Alcon 4pot(JW) with EBC Greenstuff pads. Caterham race master cylinder. The problem is the brakes lack feeling - in that they slow you down - but it just dosnt feel as if its going to stop. 2 people have driven the car and both said that they lack confidence ? I feel that with this set up the car should stand on its nose !!! when the peddle is pushed. Any ideas ?? Mark Crabtree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 The race master cylinder is to blame. It is such a large bore that you need to match it with a high friction pad or bigger diameter brake discs. A return to a standard M/c will give more pedal travel and more feel. A change to something like Pagid RS4-2 pads will also work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted August 19, 2002 Author Share Posted August 19, 2002 Thanks Peter Now over to thread on pagid pads :) Mark Crabtree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F355GTS Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 I found Mintex 1155's also to bve a very good match for the uprated Master Cylinder Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewartG Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 I have found that EBC green stuff don't inspire confidence and I thought that JW had the piston sizes in the Alcon calipers optimised for the standard m/cylinder as one of his selling points for them is " you don't need a new m/cylinder". I suggest you raise some money to purchase some decent pads, mintex or Pagid, by selling your racing m/cylinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 I wasn't very impressed with greenstuff either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhall777 Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 RS4-2 pads will also work well (PC) Where is the best place to get these pads i.e. price wise. I have an SLR with the new type 4 pots and uprated master / big bore. I have to stand on the pedal to stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMMO Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 Anybody tried Hawk pads? How about Performance Friction? I'd appreciate your experience with these brands if anyone has used them. Thanks AMMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 I use John Freeth at Monmouth performance brakes, but you should cross check with Graeme Finlayson's bulk purchase thread on Chitchat from a few days back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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