Oh yes, single piston calipers rock.

Nick M3 · 09-02-2006, 04:13 PM

Look what I just pulled off the race car:

dan · 09-02-2006, 05:03 PM

looks like a brake pad to me

Nick M3 · 09-02-2006, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makaveli

looks like a brake pad to me

I recommend using your massive powers of perception to see how nice and straight that backing plate it.

Pinecone · 09-02-2006, 05:13 PM

It just proves that you can't get more braking by pushing harder on the pedal.

Looks fine to me, it didn't break.

Oh, for longer enduros, think pad change.

lemming · 09-02-2006, 05:34 PM

you could have just posted that picture and i would have guess right away "oh, that looks like a singular piston".

hee hee hee.

FC · 09-02-2006, 06:40 PM

Damn.

So when are you getting a nice big-brake kit?

Nick M3 · 09-02-2006, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FC

Damn.

So when are you getting a nice big-brake kit?

Not sure. I scored a set of 330i front brakes for $200, so I threw those on today.

lemming · 09-02-2006, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick M3

Not sure. I scored a set of 330i front brakes for $200, so I threw those on today.

geez.

is that from a single race?

Nick M3 · 09-03-2006, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lemming

geez.

is that from a single race?

Those pads survived a couple practice sessions and a sprint race with near zero wear. The 1 hour enduro pretty much raped my brakes.

lemming · 09-03-2006, 09:57 AM

so, the common thinking that OEM BMW brake systems are sufficient and just need better cooling/aeration does not necessarily apply, huh?

how much can you modify/upgrade the brakes to stay within the rules?

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