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#71
07-20-2007, 06:06 AM
RE: ~ Brake Dust Monte Carlo's ~
Brakes 101
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How do you judge a vehicle's performance? Is it the ability to accelerate from 0-60 mph corner at over 1.0g or brake from 60-0 mph? Obviously while acceleration is exciting and cornering is fun...most of the time the ability to stop is most important! Performance isn't just about speed...it's about controlling speed. What happens when you step on the brake pedal has a lot of influence on how quickly your vehicle will stop...and may decide whether or not you still have a vehicle.
The front brakes do most of the work as the vehicle's weight pushes forward while stopping. Because of this, most vehicles are equipped with disc brakes on the front axle and drum brakes on the rear (sports cars and many sport coupes and sport sedans are equipped with disc brakes all the way around). A disc brake's superior overall performance is largely due to its ability to generate friction as the brake calipers force the pads to clamp against the rotors. The brake rotors are cleaned and dried by the brake pads dragging across them and the entire brake system is exposed to the air for excellent cooling. The advantages of rear drum brakes are typically in the areas of lower cost and their ability to easily integrate a mechanical emergency/parking brake system.
When it comes to evaluating brake performance, the friction that brake pads generate against the rotors, the brake pads' operating temperature range and their ability to resist fade are important. The brake pad material rubbing against the disc brake rotor generates the friction that slows the vehicle. A wide operating temperature range is important for driving enthusiasts so that brakes are effective when cold and resist fade when hot. Brake fade is when brake pads, brake rotors and/or brake fluid are heated so much that they lose some of their ability to slow the vehicle effectively.
Choices Beyond Stock
Stock disc brake pads are fine for the average driver. However, the driving enthusiast looking to enhance their car's brake performance has several other choices. Compared to stock brake pads, the performance brake pads developed by EBC Brakes and Hawk Performance for "road" and "sport" use (EBC Greenstuff and Hawk HPS) generate more friction and work in a broader range of temperatures while reducing the possibility of brake fade at higher temperatures. And if that's not enough, their high performance brake pads developed for "sport" and "track" use (EBC Redstuff and Hawk HP Plus) continue to work in an even higher range of temperatures and further reduce the possibility of brake fade.
Additionally, performance disc brake pads aren't just for cars. EBC offers their 6000 Series Extra Duty disc brake pads designed for 4x4s, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles used for commuting, trailer towing and off-road driving. EBC 6000 Series Extra Duty disc brake pads meet the needs of light truck driving enthusiasts by offering better braking while generating significantly less brake dust than standard disc brake pads.
[align=center]When it comes to brake convenience and comfort, brake dust, noise and wear become the key items. As standard brake pads wear, brake dust is released as the friction material carbonizes at temperatures found in everyday braking. "Road" and "sport" brake pads are formulated to run cleaner because they resist carbonizing until over 1000° Fahrenheit, so in normal street driving, dust is significantly reduced. [/align][center][b]Another popular addition to a high performance brake system are sport disc brake rotors that are dimpled, drilled or grooved
#72
07-20-2007, 06:09 AM
RE: ~ Brake Dust Monte Carlo's ~
Why Ceramic Brake Pads ?
We want our vehicle's brake system to offer smooth, quiet braking capabilities under a wide range of temperature and road conditions. We don't want brake-generated noise and dust annoying us during our daily driving.
To accommodate this, brake friction materials have evolved significantly over the years. They've gone from asbestos to organic to semi-metallic formulations. Each of these materials has proven to have advantages and disadvantages regarding environmental friendliness, wear, noise and stopping capability.
Asbestos pads caused health issues and organic compounds can't always meet a wide range of braking requirements. Unfortunately the steel strands used in semi-metallic pads to provide strength and conduct heat away from rotors also generate noise and are abrasive enough to increase rotor wear.
Since they were first used on a few original equipment applications in 1985, friction materials that contain ceramic formulations have become recognized for their desirable blend of traits. These pads use ceramic compounds and copper fibers in place of the semi-metallic pad's steel fibers. This allows the ceramic pads to handle high brake temperatures with less heat fade, provide faster recovery after the stop, and generate less dust and wear on both the pads and rotors. And from a comfort standpoint, ceramic compounds provide much quieter braking because the ceramic compound helps dampen noise by generating a frequency beyond the human hearing range.
Another characteristic that makes ceramic materials attractive is the absence of noticeable dust. All brake pads produce dust as they wear. The ingredients in ceramic compounds produce a light colored dust that is much less noticeable and less likely to stick to the wheels. Consequently, wheels and tires maintain a cleaner appearance longer.
Ceramic pads meet or exceed all original equipment standards for durability, stopping distance and noise. According to durability tests, ceramic compounds extend brake life compared to most other semi-metallic and organic materials and outlast other premium pad materials by a significant margin - with no sacrifice in noise control, pad life or braking performance.
This is quite an improvement over organic and semi-metallic brake materials that typically sacrifice pad life to reduce noise, or vice versa.
Ceramic brake pads are available from these manufacturers at a cost that is only a little higher than conventional premium pads. [/align]
#73
07-20-2007, 06:11 AM
RE: ~ Brake Dust Monte Carlo's ~
Brake system upgrades are a popular performance enhancement. Whether it's to improve the appearance of your vehicle after installing open-spoke wheels to improve stopping ability on the track - or to shorten stopping distance for safety's sake, many brake upgrades result in a larger brake system rotor or caliper, or both. While looking good and filling out the space behind the spokes of your wheels, these larger brake system components pose a challenge to the wheel fitment.Original equipment wheels installed at the factory were not designed with larger brake components in mind, and rarely allow sufficient clearance in diameter and behind the spokes for a performance brake upgrade. The increased diameter of the brake rotor will often dictate using larger diameter wheels, sometimes as much as 2-3" larger. Because the caliper is often changed as part of the upgrade, consideration must be given to the size and shape of the new caliper, which will encroach on the space directly behind the spokes or face of the wheel. The combined shape of the new rotor and caliper create a profile, which must be measured and compared to the space behind the wheel to determine if sufficient clearance exists. But it's important to remember that larger wheel diameter alone does not assure clearance around the brake components. It's the combination of diameter and profile, or shape of the wheel itself, that determine how much room is available for larger brake components.
Performance brake upgrades are now available at The Tire Rack. As a result, we have added a new aspect of wheel measurement - the area inside or on the back of the wheel - to our fitment information and wheel design/manufacturer requirements. We have taken 3-dimensional measurements of the wheels we carry, as well as of the brake system upgrades we offer, and have developed a fitment database to know exactly which wheels will clear "big" brake components. We also work closely with our wheel suppliers as they develop new wheels and fitments, keeping in mind the demands of the end user, and the potential for being fitted with a brake system upgrade installed.
In addition to brake upgrades sold as aftermarket components, a number of vehicle manufacturers offer special edition vehicles that come with larger, upgraded brake systems right from the factory. To assure a proper fit over Original Equipment brake systems, The Tire Rack does extensive on-vehicle measuring to determine which wheels will fit over these brake systems. The clearances are just too close to guess.
Working with wheel and brake system manufacturers, extensive analysis of the product, and hands-on inspection and measurement of vehicles is a complex and labor-intensive process most people don't have time or access to accomplish. But it's what allows The Tire Rack to determine which wheels are the correct fitment for your vehicle in combination with a brake system upgrade, to ensure proper clearance and performance. We want you to get the right fit.
#74
08-04-2007, 10:50 AM
RE: ~ Brake Pads/Dust + More ~
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The braking system is the most important system in your car. If your brakes fail, the result can be disastrous. Brakes are actually energy conversion devices, which convert the kinetic energy (momentum) of your vehicle into thermal energy (heat). When you step on the brakes, you command a stopping force ten times as powerful as the force that puts the car in motion. The braking system can exert thousands of pounds of pressure on each of the four brakes. In modern systems, the master cylinder is power-assisted by the engine. All newer cars have dual systems, with two wheels' brakes operated by each subsystem. That way, if one subsystem fails, the other can provide reasonably adequate braking power. Safety systems like this make modern brakes more complex, but also much safer than earlier braking systems.
The brake system is composed of the following basic components: The "master cylinder" which is located under the hood, and is directly connected to the brake pedal, converts your foot's mechanical pressure into hydraulic pressure. Steel "brake lines" and flexible "brake hoses" connect the master cylinder to the "slave cylinders" located at each wheel. Brake fluid, specially designed to work in extreme conditions, fills the system. "Shoes" and "pads" are pushed by the slave cylinders to contact the "drums" and "rotors" thus causing drag, which (hopefully) slows the car.
In recent years, brakes have changed greatly in design. Disc brakes, used for years for front wheel applications, are fast replacing drum brakes on the rear wheels of modern cars. This is generally due to their simpler design, lighter weight and better braking performance. The greatest advantage of disc brakes is that they provide significantly better resistance to "brake fade" compared to drum type braking systems. Brake fade is a temporary condition caused by high temperatures generated by repeated hard braking. It occurs when the pads or shoes "glaze" due to the great pressure and heat of hard use. Once they cool, the condition subsides. Disc brakes allow greater air ventilation (cooling) compared to drum brakes. Drum brakes are not internally ventilated because if they were, water could accumulate in them. Disc brakes can rapidly fling off any water that they are exposed to, and so they can be well ventilated.
"Boosters" are present in "power brake" systems, and use the engine's energy to add pressure to the master cylinder. "Anti-lock" (ABS) systems, originally developed for aircraft braking systems, use computer controlled valves to limit the pressure delivered to each slave cylinder. If a wheel locks up, steering input cannot affect the car's direction. With ABS, no matter how hard the pedal is pressed, each wheel is prevented from locking up. This prevents skidding (and allows the driver to steer while panic-braking).
As impressive as these advances are, the basic process of converting a vehicle's momentum into (wasted) heat energy has not changed since the days of the horse and buggy. To stop a horse drawn carriage, the driver would pull on a lever which would rub on the wheel. But today, with the advent of regenerating brakes on electric vehicles, new ways of recapturing this lost energy are being developed. In these types of electric cars, when you step on the brakes, the motor switches into "generator mode", and stores the car's momentum as chemical energy in the battery, to be used again when the light turns green!
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[b]Disc brakes use a clamping action to produce friction between the "rotor" and the "pads" mounted in the "caliper" attached to the suspension members. Inside the calipers
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[align=center]The braking system is the most important system in your car. If your brakes fail, the result can be disastrous. Brakes are actually energy conversion devices, which convert the kinetic energy (momentum) of your vehicle into thermal energy (heat). When you step on the brakes, you command a stopping force ten times as powerful as the force that puts the car in motion. The braking system can exert thousands of pounds of pressure on each of the four brakes. In modern systems, the master cylinder is power-assisted by the engine. All newer cars have dual systems, with two wheels' brakes operated by each subsystem. That way, if one subsystem fails, the other can provide reasonably adequate braking power. Safety systems like this make modern brakes more complex, but also much safer than earlier braking systems.
The brake system is composed of the following basic components: The "master cylinder" which is located under the hood, and is directly connected to the brake pedal, converts your foot's mechanical pressure into hydraulic pressure. Steel "brake lines" and flexible "brake hoses" connect the master cylinder to the "slave cylinders" located at each wheel. Brake fluid, specially designed to work in extreme conditions, fills the system. "Shoes" and "pads" are pushed by the slave cylinders to contact the "drums" and "rotors" thus causing drag, which (hopefully) slows the car.
In recent years, brakes have changed greatly in design. Disc brakes, used for years for front wheel applications, are fast replacing drum brakes on the rear wheels of modern cars. This is generally due to their simpler design, lighter weight and better braking performance. The greatest advantage of disc brakes is that they provide significantly better resistance to "brake fade" compared to drum type braking systems. Brake fade is a temporary condition caused by high temperatures generated by repeated hard braking. It occurs when the pads or shoes "glaze" due to the great pressure and heat of hard use. Once they cool, the condition subsides. Disc brakes allow greater air ventilation (cooling) compared to drum brakes. Drum brakes are not internally ventilated because if they were, water could accumulate in them. Disc brakes can rapidly fling off any water that they are exposed to, and so they can be well ventilated.
"Boosters" are present in "power brake" systems, and use the engine's energy to add pressure to the master cylinder. "Anti-lock" (ABS) systems, originally developed for aircraft braking systems, use computer controlled valves to limit the pressure delivered to each slave cylinder. If a wheel locks up, steering input cannot affect the car's direction. With ABS, no matter how hard the pedal is pressed, each wheel is prevented from locking up. This prevents skidding (and allows the driver to steer while panic-braking).
As impressive as these advances are, the basic process of converting a vehicle's momentum into (wasted) heat energy has not changed since the days of the horse and buggy. To stop a horse drawn carriage, the driver would pull on a lever which would rub on the wheel. But today, with the advent of regenerating brakes on electric vehicles, new ways of recapturing this lost energy are being developed. In these types of electric cars, when you step on the brakes, the motor switches into "generator mode", and stores the car's momentum as chemical energy in the battery, to be used again when the light turns green!
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[b]Disc brakes use a clamping action to produce friction between the "rotor" and the "pads" mounted in the "caliper" attached to the suspension members. Inside the calipers
#75
08-05-2007, 08:08 AM
RE: ~ Brake Pads/Dust + More ~
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[/align][align=center][/align]Monte Carlo Brakes - Buy Chevy Monte Carlo Brakes
The Monte Carlo Brakes was originally created as Chevrolet's answer to the new A-body Pontiac Grand Prix, which had been introduced to great success for 1969. For the 1968 model year, GM had instituted a split-wheelbase policy for its A-body intermediate cars: 112 in (2845 mm) for two-door models, 116 in (2946 mm) for sedans and station wagons. The Grand Prix was a two-door coupe riding a special 118 in (2997 mm) version of the A-platform (known as the "A-body Special"). Rather than add the extra length within the body to increase passenger space (as was customary on sedans) the A-body Special spliced the extra length between the firewall and the front wheels, creating an unusally long hood. The look was very successful, and the new Grand Prix greatly outsold its larger, B-body predecessor despite higher prices.
Monte Carlo Brakes are one of the most important safety features in your car. Do you want to stop faster? What about when youre stopping from 60-0. What if you are about to get into an accident? What about if you simply want the best Monte Carlo Brakes on the earth. We carry these quality replacement parts for enthusiasts who want the best braking power. It can be a life or death situation or it could be a sport. It’s up to you to decide if its right for you. Installation can be done by yourself if you have tools, or go to a local mechanic.
[align=center][/align][ul][*][align=center]Chevy Monte Carlo Brake Lines[/align][*][align=center]Chevy Monte Carlo Brake Pads[/align][*][align=center]Chevy Monte Carlo Brake Rotors[/align][*][align=center]Chevy Monte Carlo Custom Brake Kits[/align][/ul]The Monte Carlo Brakes was originally created as Chevrolet's answer to the new A-body Pontiac Grand Prix, which had been introduced to great success for 1969. For the 1968 model year, GM had instituted a split-wheelbase policy for its A-body intermediate cars: 112 in (2845 mm) for two-door models, 116 in (2946 mm) for sedans and station wagons. The Grand Prix was a two-door coupe riding a special 118 in (2997 mm) version of the A-platform (known as the "A-body Special"). Rather than add the extra length within the body to increase passenger space (as was customary on sedans) the A-body Special spliced the extra length between the firewall and the front wheels, creating an unusally long hood. The look was very successful, and the new Grand Prix greatly outsold its larger, B-body predecessor despite higher prices.
Monte Carlo Brakes are one of the most important safety features in your car. Do you want to stop faster? What about when youre stopping from 60-0. What if you are about to get into an accident? What about if you simply want the best Monte Carlo Brakes on the earth. We carry these quality replacement parts for enthusiasts who want the best braking power. It can be a life or death situation or it could be a sport. It’s up to you to decide if its right for you. Installation can be done by yourself if you have tools, or go to a local mechanic.
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#76
08-07-2007, 07:40 AM
RE: ~ Brake Pads/Dust + More ~
July 25, 2007
Brake fluid is frequently neglected
[font="arial, helvetica"][size=2]By JK
Know what the most important feature on your vehicle is? You probably guessed right - it's the brakes. Know what the most neglected part of your vehicle is? It's brake fluid. Yet, many auto manufacturers don't have any recommendations for changing brake fluid. Check the level and if it is up, then all is okay. New studies show however, that changing your brake fluid can protect your braking system from expensive corrosion.
[align=center]In Canada, brake fluid specifications are regulated by Transport Canada. Rather than specify exactly what brake fluid is, they specify all the criteria it must meet such as ability to flow in cold weather, boil at high temperatures, and be compatible with different types of materials in the brake system. In the U.S., the Department of Transport (DOT) also has similar specifications and they label the fluids according to how they meet the different classes. We also use these DOT classifications. [/align]Brake fluid is frequently neglected
[font="arial, helvetica"][size=2]By JK
Know what the most important feature on your vehicle is? You probably guessed right - it's the brakes. Know what the most neglected part of your vehicle is? It's brake fluid. Yet, many auto manufacturers don't have any recommendations for changing brake fluid. Check the level and if it is up, then all is okay. New studies show however, that changing your brake fluid can protect your braking system from expensive corrosion.
Most auto manufacturers use DOT 3 type brake fluid. A few use DOT 4 type fluid, which has a higher boiling point. These fluids are glycol-based and as such are hygroscopic. That means they will absorb water. Leave a container open and it will absorb water from the air. In the brake system, it will slowly (over years) absorb water through the rubber hoses and parts.
The other type of brake fluid is silicone-based. It is classed as DOT 5.0 or 5.1 type. This fluid has a blue dye added so it is visibly different from other brake fluids. Advantages of silicone brake fluid are that it is not hygroscopic and it will not damage painted parts, but it does pass through smaller pores so it does not seal as well. Most auto manufacturers use DOT 3 fluid at the factory and the two types of fluid should never be mixed. If you want to use silicone-based brake fluid, the entire system should be cleaned of the glycol-based fluid.
[center]The other type of brake fluid is silicone-based. It is classed as DOT 5.0 or 5.1 type. This fluid has a blue dye added so it is visibly different from other brake fluids. Advantages of silicone brake fluid are that it is not hygroscopic and it will not damage painted parts, but it does pass through smaller pores so it does not seal as well. Most auto manufacturers use DOT 3 fluid at the factory and the two types of fluid should never be mixed. If you want to use silicone-based brake fluid, the entire system should be cleaned of the glycol-based fluid.
So when should you change or flush brake fluid? Research done in the U.S. by the Maintenance Services Task Force of the AMRA (Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association) has found that common misconceptions exist around brake fluid. The most common is that water in the brake fluid causes corrosion and sludge deposits in the brake system. Another common misconception is that dark-coloured brake fluid needs to be changed and light amber brake fluid is still good. The AMRA represents the auto service industry, equipment manufacturers, parts manufacturers, education and the scientific community and their finding are surprising.
First, the colour of the fluid is no indicator of fluid quality. Some brake fluids naturally change colour from light to dark amber as they come into contact with brake system rubber components. In their testing, they found vehicles with dark brake fluid that was still good and vehicles with light amber fluid that was poor.
[b]Because brake fluid is hygroscopic, water in the brake fluid lowers the fluid boiling point so it may boil and not work effectively. Water will also cause corrosion problems, but there are no accurate service tests for water content of brake fluids. However, the Task Force research found that newer vehicles have very little water absorbed into the brake system. See-through plastic fluid reservoirs limit opening the brake system to the air and improved rubber materials seal moisture out better. So if it isn't water that causes p
#77
08-20-2007, 04:59 PM
RE: ~ Brake Pads/Dust + More ~
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App: 2006 Chevy Monte Carlo
Description:CENTRIC PREMIUM BRAKE PADS AND SHIMS, REAR -- This Premium Pad Set Provides Superior Stopping Power With Minimal Dusting And Noise
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3.9L, V6, Gas, FI, VIN '1'[*]LTZ
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#78
08-21-2007, 11:23 AM
RE: ~ Brake Pads/Dust + More ~
Wow, Space, more than I ever wanted to know about brakes, good stuff. Thanks for the info. One question remains:
A friend once told me it might be better to do ceramics on one set and semi-metallic on the other, sort of getting the best of both worlds. Any of you guys have an opinion?
Thanks.
A friend once told me it might be better to do ceramics on one set and semi-metallic on the other, sort of getting the best of both worlds. Any of you guys have an opinion?
Thanks.
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