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Old 09-06-2010, 07:41 PM   #1
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We are running stock brakes, disc in front and drum rear. What is the best pad to use for holding the car for the burn out and stopping power at the high end?
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Old 09-06-2010, 08:10 PM   #2
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I had to replace the front calipers and pads this spring as one was leaking. Got the cheapest stuff I could find! Advance Auto Parts stuff.... after a run or two to seat in, been outstanding. Left at 3,900 rpm once and 3,700 a couple times at Pageland this weekend, held no problem, and it doesn't lock up the fronts at the stripe, just stops.
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Old 09-07-2010, 04:11 PM   #3
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Thanks for the info. Our car is 4260 # and I am having trouble in the burn out box. The car seems to be overpowering the front brakes even sitting in a puddle of water. I used a middle of the road Raysbestos metallic pad. The brakes are broken in but I have been struggling with this for a while. The line lock seems to be working ok. It is like there isn't enough pad surface area touching the rotor.
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Old 09-07-2010, 04:23 PM   #4
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my experience has been that Mettalic brakes have to get hot in order to work---when cold they do not have the holding ability like when they get hot--ya might try driving to the line and thru the staging lanes with your foot on the brake pedal to heat em up a bit--also pump the pedal a few times til it gets real hard ya can feel it in your foot then do your burnout---can ya use a line loc if so that's yer answer--comp 387
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Old 09-07-2010, 05:15 PM   #5
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Are you sure you have enough pressure at the caliper? ....If you converted from power brakes ,you will need to correct the pedal ratio to get proper pressure.... or possibly too large a master cylinder..........Tom
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Old 09-07-2010, 07:56 PM   #6
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Tom you make a good point, our car definitely had power steering and brakes from the factory. I have no adjustable proportioning valve on it and manual brakes were on it when my brother and I bought the car. What about ceramic pads? It has a stock Chevelle style master cylinder on it.
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Old 09-08-2010, 06:44 AM   #7
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Get the softest pads you can find. They don't last long, but for a "drag only" application, they are the ticket....
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Old 09-09-2010, 12:39 PM   #8
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Are you sure you have enough pressure at the caliper? ....If you converted from power brakes ,you will need to correct the pedal ratio to get proper pressure.... or possibly too large a master cylinder..........Tom
Tom is correct. This could be your main problem. Jim
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Rallye Bob or anyone else, do you know of anyone that manufactures a drag race only disc brake pad that fits the stock caliper? I was looking at the Hawk DR-97 pads but I could not find an application for stock calipers.
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Thanks for the info. Our car is 4260 # and I am having trouble in the burn out box. The car seems to be overpowering the front brakes even sitting in a puddle of water. I used a middle of the road Raysbestos metallic pad. The brakes are broken in but I have been struggling with this for a while. The line lock seems to be working ok. It is like there isn't enough pad surface area touching the rotor.
You said that "the car seems to be overpowering the front brakes" but you didn't elaborate on one piece of info. Have you had anyone watch the front tires/wheels to see if they are sliding or rolling when trying to do a burnout?

Cheap, soft pads are the way to go. I've even heard of some racers with "connections" have their automotive brake pads & shoes relined with material normally used for forklift brakes, which are suppose to be even softer.

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