ChrisC Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 Hi all Can anyone advise me on the expected life of the front uprated discs 🤔 miles / track days / sets of pads etc etc. Many thanks in advance. Chris.... H15 SVN Get it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheds Moderator Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 Erm, how long is a piece of string? I generally reckon 2-3 sets of pads = 1 set of knackered discs, but this is on a std road car doing motorway miles and not being thrashed, and this equates to 4 years/80000 miles of wear and corrosion. If it were me I would stop worrying and just use it until they wear out. By that time enough time should have elapsed that you won't care or will have upgraded again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisC Posted May 9, 2003 Author Share Posted May 9, 2003 Thanks - batteredoldsupersport My problem comes from a mark on the disc, made by the track rod end, caused by bad wheel bearing adjustment . If they wear quickly (i.e. 2 sets of pads) then I will not replace the disc (at £280 + pads from an old CC price list). If they are slow wearing it looks like the plastic is going to take a bashing (and my ears when the wife finds out 🙆🏻). Chris.... H15 SVN Get it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 I have gone through 1 set of Ferrodo race pads in 4 yrs of road and 1 race season on the big brakes. I am now on the 2nd set of pads and since I am getting more and more out of the car the wear rate of the pads has gone up. I expect to change them again after 1 or 2 more race meetings. The disks look fine and will do more sets of pads perhaps 3 or 4 even... My discs scored up badly in use but not due to the track rod end cutting them. The scoring stays a constant depth and does not (well that I know) affect the performance. There may be other disk that fit with a bit of skimming. The ones that fit Hi-spec brakes for example were cheap and may be persuaded to fit. My racing pics, 7 DIY, race prep. Updated often here Photo's of the year here Hants (North) and Berkshire Area club site here Edited by - stevefoster on 9 May 2003 14:33:18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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