My Brake pads smoked for a while when i first replaced them, but I would say that is more of an issue due to stress, 100mph to 0mph takes alot of stopping power, creating alot of friction and heat if required in a short stopping distance!240sxs1377 said:
there are a few explinations here for the smoking wheel wells. 1- you don't use your brakes hard enough on a consistent basis to keep them properly bedded in and heat treated (yes, this applies to even non-performance pads). 2- there was still oil buildup inside the rotors, which i doubt, but it is possible. new rotors are covered in a packing oil to eliminate rust pre-install. 3- cheap pads/rotors. heat+oils+dust+tires=smoke. I am using the stoptech stage 2 brake kit and absolutely love it. i reccomend cutting the dust shields though. the braking performance is consistent and doesn't fade much even after an extended run. doesn't cost much more than stock replacements. just a thought. after that run i would still check out the pads and rotors just to make sure they are ok.DaCheat said:
How can you use a brake kit and not cut the dust shield (it's actually a splash shield)? My Z32 rotors wouldn't fit inside the splash shield, so I cut it up like it was in a Scream movie. Non-vented brakes smoke after brake fade no matter what, because of the combustion of gas buildup. This is the only explanation for smoking brakes. My best friend's BWM has massive 4-piston calipers, and they still fade and smoke to hell during 100-0 stops. Ventillation is the way to stop brake fade and gas combustion.dj42000_2000 said:
Speak of the Devil, I just got a new (well, used) set of Z32 300ZX brakes in. I tested the calipers, and the pistons were in great shape, so no need for rebuild. I loaded the calipers, and the brakes came with a good set of rotors. I'll throw in a brake line kit for free. I could sell you this set now for $200.DaCheat said:
Or don't cruise with your fool friend and his Camaro.240sxs1377 said:
