 A solution for pad knockback found? |
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 May 9 2012, 01:16 AM
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Experienced Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,099 Joined: 14-October 06 From: Mobile, Al Member No.: 1,410  |
This system was installed on GM and High Tech Performance's STI Killer with a stock 10 bolt.
No idea on cost. http://baer.com/products/full-floater-rear-conversion http://www.gmhightechperformance.com/tech/...rt_1/index.html Also in the GMHTP article they refer to something called a "VeriSlide" for the rear, used in place of the Baer kit. This post has been edited by FASTFATBOY: May 9 2012, 01:22 AM |
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May 9 2012, 03:32 AM
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Rennmeister Group: Advanced Members Posts: 781 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Mehlingen, Germany Member No.: 26 |
From reading the article , the Veri slide is a floating caliper bracket .
(IMG:http://image.gmhightechperformance.com/f/33382319/ghtp-1111-sti-killer-improvements-searching-for-seconds-part-1-026.jpg) |
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May 13 2012, 12:56 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 136 Joined: 4-September 10 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 20,108 |
It says $1650 in the Baer link.
Not too far from a c-clip elimanated 12 bolt . |
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May 13 2012, 02:07 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,038 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Huntersville, NC Member No.: 9,105 |
Granted I have only done HPDE's and open track days, but why have I never experienced pad knockpad?
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May 13 2012, 04:09 AM
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I suck at the auto-x :( Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,421 Joined: 21-April 05 From: TX Member No.: 727 |
QUOTE (Steve91T @ May 12 2012, 09:07 PM)  Granted I have only done HPDE's and open track days, but why have I never experienced pad knockpad? Sounds like you aren't going fast enough. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) Just kidding.. |
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May 14 2012, 01:05 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 285 Joined: 29-June 09 Member No.: 5,458 |
Shoot you can pick up a new 9" full floater from Summit Racing for less than that....
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May 22 2012, 12:46 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 651 Joined: 3-September 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 876 |
All of the pad knock back issues I've had have 100% been attributed to worn hubs. I learned that it once the hub end play approaches 0.012 (measured at the tip of the wheel stud) it's time to replace the hub before pad knock back becomes an issue.
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May 22 2012, 06:48 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 225 Joined: 23-August 07 From: Cumming, GA Member No.: 1,914 |
This is interesting. I know I have massive pad knockback issues originating at my rear axle. For now though, I'll just adjust my driving style and remember to tap those brakes before the higher-speed braking zones...
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May 22 2012, 01:46 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 239 Joined: 8-May 09 From: Columbus, OH Member No.: 4,935 |
Maybe not a solution for everyone, but the installation of a Powertrax differential and Ten Factory axles completely eliminated the rear pad knock back due to c-clips. I also added 2psi brake check valves in both front and rear lines.
Can't do much about worn out front hubs though, except replace. Hope this helps. |
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May 25 2012, 01:16 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 225 Joined: 23-August 07 From: Cumming, GA Member No.: 1,914 |
Maybe I'm dreaming, but I believe there are some type of springs that can be installed on the pistons to counteract the knockback. Sure you get some pad drag on the rotor, but it's way better than entering the braking zone at 150, in traffic, and the brake pedal going almost to the floor. Anyone used something like this before?
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May 25 2012, 02:55 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
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May 26 2012, 02:01 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 65 Joined: 11-August 08 From: Anna, TX Member No.: 2,272 |
Springs seem like a neat idea. I wonder how they'd increase pad wear, and rotor heat (since the rotor couldn't cool off with constant friction).
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