Re: WILWOOD pads
[Re: HardcoreB]
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01/09/18 12:45 PM
01/09/18 12:45 PM
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I would look at Hawk pads. We have had really good service with them. Summit carries them.
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Re: WILWOOD pads
[Re: HardcoreB]
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01/10/18 02:04 AM
01/10/18 02:04 AM
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I assume these are 4 piston calipers. I would look at the bore size on the calipers. I've seen some of their stuff with smaller bores than what the Strange and others use. Makes a difference in clamp pressure and MC size needed. Got caught with that years ago, once.
As far as pads, drag race stuff is usually formulated to work well cold since brake temps are not an issue, as opposed to road race/oval/street applications. Strange recommends a soft metallic for best holding capacity on a drag race front brake.
If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.
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Re: WILWOOD pads
[Re: HardcoreB]
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01/10/18 01:15 PM
01/10/18 01:15 PM
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We have run the DR97 compound stuff and been happy. Been using them on the dragster and ran them on the Cuda with great results. I am sure you will be happy with them
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Re: WILWOOD pads
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01/10/18 05:07 PM
01/10/18 05:07 PM
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It was late and I didn't see that questions had been asked about multiple cars. On the OP's car...a dual piston caliper medium duty kit (on the front I assume) on a 3000# car at 160 is asking a lot if it's not a big tire car with substantial rear brakes. The DR97 pad is drag race specific. I haven't used the DTC-30 and would think it may be a more dual purpose friendly pad.
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Re: WILWOOD pads
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01/10/18 06:12 PM
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I'm very hesitant to disagree with the recommendation of a tech person for the company making the parts. There may be a piece of information I'm missing. Maybe you don't need the holding capability on the starting line. Maybe he thinks there needs to be a higher temp window for your application. Ask them why they prefer this over the drag pad. Again, if this car is driven on the street occasionally, that may be the rub. But the DR97 is a drag race pad and the DTS-30 is a mid-range aggressive material designed for dirt track racing, per the Hawk web site. Try them. Not like you can't change them out.
If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.
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