http://forums.racingbrake.com RacingBrake is a division of TPM Products, Inc., a 20-year veteran in the brake industry. RacingBrake is dedicated to providing the best solution for brake system. Our innovation in design and production experience over the years have led us to three patent-pending designs aimed at optimizing overall brake performance. en Fri, 18 May 2012 06:19:33 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.racingbrake.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.racingbrake.com http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=859&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 16:52:52 GMT Since our release of two piece rotors, two 135i owners still reported unsatisfactory brake result on track.

135i brake although is adequate on street, but if you have driven or tracked your 135i hard you have probably found that the calipers are not impervious to issues. In fact numerous owners have reported problems from the track.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b6/wleng/IMG_0570.jpg

This thread is to discuss the possible solution to re-construct (than just rebuild) the stock calipers so they can be up to track duty.

Currently there is an offer for "rebuild" the front caliper from Turner Motorsport
Cost $450 for two front calipers:
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-11...-e82-135i.aspx

Here is the thread in 1addicts forum:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...aliper+rebuild ]]> New Development racingbrake http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=859 http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=856&goto=newpost Fri, 04 May 2012 02:06:52 GMT So I finally installed these on the four corners with Porterfield R4 S. Going to do some lapping in a week. Can't wait to see how it performs.

I had a couple of questions:

- Would pads such as Performance Friction 97 works with these RB rotors or too soft?

- I see you are developing the rear aluminum OE calipers (345 x 30), are the fronts in the works too? Why are they not recommended for track any less than the OEM calipers?

Thanks

Ken ]]> Product Reviews kenneth http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=856 http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=855&goto=newpost Tue, 01 May 2012 12:50:35 GMT This thread is extended from the summary topic of - Progressive Brake Upgrade (http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=848) - Discussing in... This thread is extended from the summary topic of - Progressive Brake Upgrade - Discussing in detail for INFINITI/NISSAN. ]]> New Development racingbrake http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=855 http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=854&goto=newpost Tue, 01 May 2012 12:47:52 GMT This thread is extended from the summary topic of - Progressive Brake Upgrade (http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=848) - Discussing in... This thread is extended from the summary topic of - Progressive Brake Upgrade - Discussing in detail for LEXUS. ]]> New Development racingbrake http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=854 http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=853&goto=newpost Tue, 01 May 2012 12:47:15 GMT This thread is extended from the summary topic of - Progressive Brake Upgrade (http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=848) - Discussing in... This thread is extended from the summary topic of - Progressive Brake Upgrade - Discussing in detail for BMW. ]]> New Development racingbrake http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=853 http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=852&goto=newpost Tue, 01 May 2012 12:46:45 GMT This thread is extended from the summary topic of - Progressive Brake Upgrade (http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=848) - Discussing in... This thread is extended from the summary topic of - Progressive Brake Upgrade - Discussing in detail for MITSUBISHI EVO. ]]> New Development racingbrake http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=852 http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=851&goto=newpost Tue, 01 May 2012 12:45:33 GMT This thread is extended from the summary topic of - Progressive Brake Upgrade (http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=848) - Discussing in... This thread is extended from the summary topic of - Progressive Brake Upgrade - Discussing in detail for MERCEDES. ]]> New Development racingbrake http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=851 http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=850&goto=newpost Tue, 01 May 2012 12:44:41 GMT This thread is extended from the summary topic of - Progressive Brake Upgrade (http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=848) - Discussing in... This thread is extended from the summary topic of - Progressive Brake Upgrade - Discussing in detail for AUDI. ]]> New Development racingbrake http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=850 http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=849&goto=newpost Tue, 01 May 2012 12:43:45 GMT This thread is extended from the summary topic of - Progressive Brake Upgrade (http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=848) - Discussing in... This thread is extended from the summary topic of - Progressive Brake Upgrade - Discussing in detail for VW. ]]> New Development racingbrake http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=849 http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=848&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:30:12 GMT This thread is to introduce a new concept called *Progressive Upgrade* and its benefits. Traditionally as your cars go faster and get more... This thread is to introduce a new concept called Progressive Upgrade and its benefits.

Traditionally as your cars go faster and get more horsepower, you normally would:

1. Find from other models that has a larger brake (bigger rotor or larger caliper) and swap to your stock or make some adapter to make them fit into your spindles.

2. Buy and install a BBK if money allows.

The concern is as always, would it really work for me, and if not what option do I have; spend more money to make it work, or give up and restore it back to stock - which puts me back to where I started???

Would there be a better option to resolve this situation? ]]> New Development racingbrake http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=848 http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=847&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:58:32 GMT I've had some issues with pad deposit on my 2-pc R32 RB rotors, have scrubbed the heck out of the rotors with steel wool and brake cleaner etc. to try to get them clean again. Some light crazing also happened under the areas where the deposits occurred.

Re-installed rotors with new pads after the cleaning and am still getting shuddering under hard braking just out street driving. My thought now is to have them lightly turned to get a new surface. Given the harder steel used, are there any special considerations? Thoughts? ]]> General Discussion bostonaudi http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=847 http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=846&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:36:46 GMT RB two piece rotors were used by Flynmiata and Good Win Racing for their Wilwood caliper kits in the past, but is has changed since Wilwood released... RB two piece rotors were used by Flynmiata and Good Win Racing for their Wilwood caliper kits in the past, but is has changed since Wilwood released their own low cost kits.

We have since released our own brakes pads (ET series) primarily for two piece stock replacement rotors and our brake kits.

So far we only have MX5 pads available here:
http://www.racingbrake.com/MIATA_MX_5_s/6996.htm

Here is our recent release for motorsports:

XT910 for highly aggressive street and spirited driving.
XT960 for light to medium track with some streetability.
XT970 for dedicated track duty.

These compounds have been extensively tested by EVO advanced racers with very satisfactory result in brake torque, modulation and durability.

We are considering to expand our coverage for Miata for brake pads (for Wilwood brake kits or OE calipers) and track worthy heavy duty brake kit that is 100% designed and built by RB.

Our brake solutions covering a wide range of vehicles from lightest S2000 to heaviest and fastest GT-R, not mentioned in between popular motorsports cars like Corvette (Z06), CTS-V, CamaroSS, EVO, Sti, RX7/8 & M3 C63 & NSX etc.

We look forward to serving your Miata's braking needs.

Thank you. ]]> New Development racingbrake http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=846 http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=845&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:01:44 GMT We received inquiry for a group buy so this thread is created for that purpose. Front two piece:... We received inquiry for a group buy so this thread is created for that purpose.

Front two piece: http://www.racingbrake.com/370Z_Spor...009_p/2133.htm
Rear two piece: http://www.racingbrake.com/370Z_Spor..._11_p/2134.htm

If you like we can also add our ET500 (best for aggressive street driving) and brake line as a package to enhance the overall performance improvement.

If we have 5 people signed up we can offer a 20% discount, 10 people will be 25%. For those order both front and rear package (rotor+pad+line) will also receive free shipping.

Please sign up here:

1. Fezzik
2. Bong1012
3. Liquid_G
4.

Thank you for your interest and supports. ]]> New Development racingbrake http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=845 http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=842&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:24:15 GMT RB is teaming up with Figs Engineering (http://www.shopfigs.com/v1/) for the development of light weight high performance stock replacement rotors... RB is teaming up with Figs Engineering for the development of light weight high performance stock replacement rotors for Lexus IS F.

The front rotors are 360x30mm, rears are 345x28mm.

Any one interested in this upgrade is welcome to post your opinion here or contact Mike at contact@figsprops.com
Thanks ]]> New Development racingbrake http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=842 http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=841&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:44:35 GMT This thread is to keep Z06 owners informed of RB's continuing efforts in developing a series of upgrade components for Z06 owners.

RB two piece rotors were introduced since 2007 as the first "front" and "rear" two piece stock replacement rotors along with our ET street pads and caliper bolts. Thanks to our loyal customers our business in this department continue to grow without any advertisement.

We will soon release our uniquely designed "Single Piece" brake pad. Along with this release is our newly developed motorsports compounds (XT series) brake pads, an addition to the ET (street compound) that has been favored by a lot of Z06 owners.

Our next release will be the PBR caliper rebuilding components: Including upgrade Stainless Steel Pistons, Replacement Oil Seal and Dust Boots.

We advocates to preserver and save the OE set up by upgrading the components than swapping to aftermarket BBK. RB brakes is not only budget friendly, they are made with the highest quality iron in the industry, they perform and last. ]]> New Development racingbrake http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=841 http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=839&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:25:27 GMT This thread is to inform EVO enthusiasts for the efforts that RB has committed to developing a complete brake upgrade / maintenance components since... This thread is to inform EVO enthusiasts for the efforts that RB has committed to developing a complete brake upgrade / maintenance components since we first introduced our two piece rotors for EVO 8/9 in 2004. ]]> New Development racingbrake http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=839 http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=838&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:18:13 GMT We have recently been asked to make light weight two piece rotors for Mustang GT500 (07-12), which is the same rotor for Boss 302. The rotor is... We have recently been asked to make light weight two piece rotors for Mustang GT500 (07-12), which is the same rotor for Boss 302.

The rotor is identified to be 355x32mm. We offered two piece rotors for earlier models here:

Front: http://www.racingbrake.com/FRONT_s/3406.htm
Rear: http://www.racingbrake.com/MUSTANG_C..._04_p/2086.htm

Would like to know if the newer models have the same demand as the earlier models yet.

Thanks ]]> New Development racingbrake http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=838 http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=837&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:59:17 GMT We are asked to make light weight two piece rotors for Audi S8 (07+) which is known also fit A8 with a dimension of 380x34mm. The OE one piece... We are asked to make light weight two piece rotors for Audi S8 (07+) which is known also fit A8 with a dimension of 380x34mm.

The OE one piece rotors weighs about 39 lbs each and are extremely bulky and heavy which make driving & stopping very inefficient.

Anyone with interest in this set up please chime in here.

Thanks ]]> New Development racingbrake http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=837 http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=836&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:52:41 GMT We have been requested to develop light weight two piece rotor for Mercedes ML63 which is 390x36 mm and weighs about 40 lbs. Anyone considering this... We have been requested to develop light weight two piece rotor for Mercedes ML63 which is 390x36 mm and weighs about 40 lbs.

Anyone considering this upgrade replacement can express your interest here. ]]> New Development racingbrake http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=836 http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=835&goto=newpost Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:30:46 GMT FANTASTIC ROTORS!! I have used RacingBrake rotors for over 5 years now on two different Z06 Corvettes both on the street and on the track. This... FANTASTIC ROTORS!!

I have used RacingBrake rotors for over 5 years now on two different Z06 Corvettes both on the street and on the track. This latest rear set has proven to me that RB keeps moving forward with their technology. The new sleeved hat allows confident use of the emergency brake all the time. The fit and finish of the rotors and hats couldn't be better and they look great on the car! After extended track use, and tons of heat, the rotors show minimal signs of use with none of the cracking common on the factory drilled rotors. I highly recommend them as replacements - whether for the street or the track!

Link to rotors ]]> Product Reviews Rudy http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=835