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spbee Member Since: 25 Jul 2021 Location: Cumbria Posts: 34 ![]() |
powerful uk do one
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knwatkins Member Since: 11 Sep 2020 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 771 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
As you have a SDV8, don't you already have 6 pot Brembos? Kev
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spbee Member Since: 25 Jul 2021 Location: Cumbria Posts: 34 ![]() |
I hadn't realised that.. only had mine a couple of weeks so jjust been out to have a look... |
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northernmonkeyjones Member Since: 24 Mar 2012 Location: derby Posts: 8680 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Yep, can’t fit Much bigger brakes than that in the wheels, it has same braking setup as the 5.0 sc. if you want it to stop a bit better then you can add fast road pads like greenstuff. But be careful with aftermarket discs, I’ve tried using them on previous and wasn’t happy.
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Cam-Tech-Craig Member Since: 03 Aug 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 16312 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
If your brakes don't feel tiptop and you have the 6pot Brembo's already then I suggest you have the system checked over for sticking calipers, both front and rear. If they are all free and working then move onto the quality of the componants? Pads etc etc sir... |
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knwatkins Member Since: 11 Sep 2020 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 771 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I agree with the above. It may be worth doing a full fluid flush/bleed also if you have performance issues.
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Martin2 Member Since: 15 Jun 2020 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 784 ![]() ![]() |
Surprised about the comment re brake dust as I’ve been amazed at how little there is compared to every other car I’ve owned. There’s nothing wrong with the std brake, so if you’re not happy then definitely take the advice given. MY23 Panamera E-Hybrid
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Cam-Tech-Craig Member Since: 03 Aug 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 16312 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Care to share the brand details with me please? |
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marsie Member Since: 30 Apr 2010 Location: sheffield Posts: 916 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Would be interested to know too. My wheels are already coated in dust about 20 miles after cleaning and after a couple of hundred miles they are completely black |
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knwatkins Member Since: 11 Sep 2020 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 771 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
PMs sent |
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marsie Member Since: 30 Apr 2010 Location: sheffield Posts: 916 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks Kev |
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Dave G Member Since: 30 Jul 2020 Location: Dorset Posts: 84 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Would like to know the brand as well please.
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jagracer Member Since: 14 Aug 2021 Location: Norfolk Posts: 113 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hi, I used to race Jaguars, and tried many pad/ disc combinations. What I found was that standard pads and discs were quite good until fade set in. Cheap discs were not much better or worse. Goodridge green stuff pads were useless as they faded too fast, and not suitable for vehicles over one and a half tons. Read the manufactures specifications. Red stuff were prone to falling apart at quite low mileages, and wore the discs unevenly. The best I found were Yellow Stuff pads. Good mileage on a set, just check which grade as they change from suppliers. Paget used to do a six pot caliper and pads for endurance racing. The pads had one inch of wear on each pad, two inches of pad to last a wekend of racing. I believe that Landrover did a few uprated pad/caliper sets if you factory ordered them, and had deep pockets. I found that due to heat, racing brake fluid was a must. Ceramic discs run red hot, so any rubber and fluid does not last long. Arriving at a hairpin at 140mph and finding that the brakes have faded out is quite interesting, so is blatting down an alpine pass and finding no brakes. You take your choices and remember the weight you are stopping. atb, Paul |
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Likeomg Member Since: 15 Jul 2021 Location: Newcastle / Keswick Posts: 31 ![]() ![]() |
Hi guys, thought i posted a reply turns out i didn't.
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