DS3 Discs/Rotor grooves

[Chris_Blue]

As for grooved discs I am not sure ?? Ok they deglaze the pads and maybe allow the gasses to escape and help with fade but as to increase your braking I doubt it .The only way is bigger better discs and callipers

Agreed- bigger calipers and pads are better- but very costly
Dont think the drilled and grooved pads will increase braking, but if the disc cool down a bit quicker, you wont get the spongy feel when theyre red hot, so often.
Thats gotta be worth it

[monkeynuts]

Hi Chris

give this place a try and ask for Ian just mention Me Steve or Monkeynuts he is really knowledgeable about pads etc

http://www.carbotech-europe.com/index.htm

[Chris_Blue]

Thanks Nuts- may well do when my mid March service comes round- as thinking upgrading (In some way) brakes
He is a zillion miles away from me tho- other end of England, in Cumbria Ha! Sussex coast me- cant get further South other than Isle of Wight and Cornwall.

Cant really pop round to get my brakes sorted, but certainly thanks for the info

[monkeynuts]

Thanks Nuts- may well do when my mid March service comes round- as thinking upgrading (In some way) brakes
He is a zillion miles away from me tho- other end of England, in Cumbria Ha! Sussex coast me- cant get further South other than Isle of Wight and Cornwall.

Cant really pop round to get my brakes sorted, but certainly thanks for the info

Yes I agree he is at the other end of the world to you but Ian can talk you through compounds and then make them up for your application and then mail order

This includes disc types as well

[Chris_Blue]

Yes I agree he is at the other end of the world to you but Ian can talk you through compounds and then make them up for your application and then mail order

This includes disc types as well

Ah right- that's handy- then I put them on (Don't think so lol)
But I will endeavour to call him- thanks again

[monkeynuts]

Ah right- that's handy- then I put them on (Don't think so lol)
But I will endeavour to call him- thanks again

Dont you get your hands dirty then or as you are Deep Down South you do not have any Farmers that may fit them for you:cool:

[Chris_Blue]

^ Why would i get a farmer to fit them?
Down here we go to professional brake specialists


(No- hands dont get that dirty- just a bit of tinkering now and gain)

[monkeynuts]

^ Why would i get a farmer to fit them?
Down here we go to professional brake specialists


(No- hands dont get that dirty- just a bit of tinkering now and gain)

Just pulling yer Carrot

Anyway how is your Rocket going these days ?

[Chris_Blue]

Rocket- not due up till the spring- lot better than carrots LOL

If its the THP yer after- fine, both before and since they sorted the bunged up inlet valves.
Timing chain rattles a bit, but no problem so far, and noise goes in less than a minute- reckon its lubing up

Hows the smokey old weasel Tug Boat?

[monkeynuts]

Rocket- not due up till the spring- lot better than carrots LOL

If its the THP yer after- fine, both before and since they sorted the bunged up inlet valves.
Timing chain rattles a bit, but no problem so far, and noise goes in less than a minute- reckon its lubing up

Hows the smokey old weasel Tug Boat?

40K up soon and still chuggin along numerous raids into Europe last year and hopefully a run down to Misano in Italy this year only downside after the mods it eats front tires but hey ho ..................zero road tax and still 60 mpg bit boring really lol

[Chris_Blue]

Thats the thing isnt it
"Bit boring really"

Couldnt drive a car like that as am a bit of a YOLO

But if your happy, hey- why not :-)

[monkeynuts]

Thats the thing isnt it
"Bit boring really"

Couldnt drive a car like that as am a bit of a YOLO

But if your happy, hey- why not :-)

Who said I was happy its needs must at the mo with the mileage I rack up but things may change in the near future:cool:

But with the Map the car is less boring

[Chris_Blue]

[QUOTE=monkeynuts;182173]Who said I was happy its needs must at the mo with the mileage I rack up QUOTE]
So what you racking up?

[monkeynuts]

[QUOTE=Chris_Blue;182450]

Who said I was happy its needs must at the mo with the mileage I rack up QUOTE]
So what you racking up?

20K ish per year and at 60+mpg it makes all the difference

[pmatil]

I had the rubbing sounds as well. But not anymore since I replaced the pads with greenstuff on all 4 wheels. Although now the rear pad(s) stick a bit when parking (using parking brake). Hear a loudish "bang" when driving off when the pads become loose again.