On the subject of lever adjustments, Hygia Elite levers are quite long, because the lever fulcrum extends well outboard of the lever perch. I one-finger brake from the outer end of the lever, and I also set my levers close to the bars. To get the Hygia levers to feel right, I had to position the levers quite a bit inboard of the grips. With the Shimano shifters I was using, that meant that I had to reach quite far to get to the shifter while I was braking and sometimes that would put my hands in the middle of, as opposed to outer end, of my grips. To set the lever close to the handlebar, I dialed the tiny Allen screw at the base of the carbon blade inwards as far it would go and fortunately, I ran out of adjustment when the lever felt just right. I suspect that someone with small hands may need to get the lever closer to the grip, so I would conclude that Hygia's brake lever shape is not for everyone. If you are someone with small hands perhaps try the Hygia Elite (as opposed to the Hygia
Master Cylinder Magic: Magura employs an injection-molding process which combines loose carbon fibers in a resin mixture to make the bar-clamp/master cylinder housing. The design of the mold is reported to align the fibers in the optimum direction as the resin/fiber mixture is forced into the cavity. Beyond a significant weight reduction, the entire perch/master cylinder unit pops from the mold ready to use. Visually, the MT-8 lever is dramatically different from its metal Marta counterpart. The radial cylinder and reservoir are packaged internally, so the MT-8 looks slimmer and lacks the Marta's anodized aluminum faceplate. Like all Magura brakes, the MT-8 system uses mineral oil. The bleed port is still easily accessible from the front of the perch to make for simple servicing, and a split handlebar clamp, along with a mirror-image design, means that the MT-8 levers can be flipped right-to-left for moto-style riders (a Magura first). The clamp is also injection-molded carbon, and is available
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How can i stop intense brake squeal from my new Performance Friction Carbon Metallic brake pads?
Dec 05, 2007 by pluto | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I just put em on my 2002 Durango, after machining the rotors... and the squeal started 3 days after putting the pads on!
Perhaps your car was not designed to have this kind of brake pad without changing your rotors as well. Not all rotor metals are compatable with after-market pads. Some rotors are deliberately made out of softer metals or alloys to prevent noise, but only if you are using comparable (factory material) pads.
Robert M | Dec 05, 2007
Wasn't there a little squeeze tube that came with the pads?
Sometimes you get it, and sometimes they don't give it to you.
It's anti-squeel compound.
You'll have to buy some if it didn't come with the brakes.
Lay a line of it on the back of the pads when you put them in place, and it defeats the squeel.
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Pilgrim | Dec 05, 2007
If they're brand new pads, they might be going through a break-in period. I'd give it some time.. if it doesn't get any better.. I'd go back to where you got them and give them the what for.
BackLee | Dec 05, 2007
get it fixed!
Martini | Dec 05, 2007
I would re-machine the rotors and put some ceramic pads on the vehicle and make sure you lube the caliper slides, make sure the pads have shims, and torque the wheels afterwards with a torque wrench.
Will S | Dec 05, 2007
As Pilgrim said earlier you can purchase CRC Brake Quiet at NAPA, Auto Zone and Carquest. It's a high temperature silicone compound that eliminates brake pad harmonics and vibration (squealing.)
Pull the calipers remove the pads and clean the steel sides with CRC Brake clean. Coat the steel side of the pad with a minimum thickness of .090 with the orange/red colored brake quiet. Let it dry for 1/2 hr. Put everything back together and start smilin! No More Noise!
Country Boy | Dec 05, 2007
I have a 1973 Chevrolet Nova RS/SS hatchback that I am upgrading for racing...?
Nov 09, 2009 by Drifter | Posted in Chevrolet
Multiple questions:
Is it possible to give it a "positrac" rear end AND a 2-way limited slip differential?
Can I install traction control on it (with an on/off switch)?
It has 4-wheel cross-drilled and slotted ventilated carbon disc brakes with 8-piston calipers & carbon metallic brake pads; is there any way to install ABS on this setup?
And is there an ABS that I can install that will turn off/not activate when using a line lock to lock the front brakes/release the rear brakes to do a burnout?
@ Chris- My Nova as-is can beat 90% of any cars out there.
It has a full custom 9.4 L (583 CID), 40-valve, direct injected nitromethane/methanol (4:1 ratio) + 80lb. NOS (with a single nitrous "fogger" nozzle in each pentroof combustion chamber that mixes fuel and Nitrous together), All-billet V8 that is twin-screw supercharged AND twin turbocharged with large turbos on large custom ceramic headers; It gets appx. 2000+ HP at the rear wheels!
@ hotrodguy-
1) It is an SS with a custom RS package that I made.
2) I am not exactly drag racing (not official sanctioned drag racing), I just do the burn out at the beginning of a race to clean/heat up the tires; right now I am doing it without a line lock by holding the brake & gas, reving to 5K RPM, letting off the brake and quickly back on to lock the front brakes and letting the front tires spin until launch time; but this quickly wears out the rear brakes
3) I'm just street racing for fun on blocked off roads with a group, though it costs 5K per race and winner takes all entrance fees, so it pays good when 5 cars race at a time =)
*rear tires spin not front; typo.
1-being that a posi and a limited slip with any difference would be two types of differential, of which a car only has one (unless AWD), no.
2-Not without spending a ton of money on something designed to overcome skill, that will without a doubt hurt performance.
3-Yes, but it would be expensive, time consuming, and add weight, therefore hurting performance.
4-A line lock dosen't affect ABS to begin with, but all of your proposed additions are the first things a drag racer removes to save weight and gain performance, if you aren't drag racing you do not need a line lock, or a burnout for that matter.
5-Your car is not a RS/SS, it is either a SS, a LN, or just a Nova. (and no adding RS trim does not make it an RS/SS)
Okay, seriously, dude, 99% of what you've listed in the first part of your additional details sounds utterly rediculous. If you're gonna lie about it at least sound realistic. 583ci is 9.6 liters, cubmustion chambers are not pent roof, intake runners are, you do not have a BBC with 40 valves, there is no nitrous system using an 80lb capacity. Combustion chambers do not mix fuel and n2o, and no respectable engine builder would put twin hairdryers and a twin screw huffer on anything but a all show fairgrounds cruiser.
Just to prove my point, what kind of carb(s) are you running?
Also if you had a builder putting this together for you, your qestions would likely go to your builder, not random strangers. And don't try to claim you built it yourself, but don't know how to figure out tire size, differetials and brakes.
HotRodGuy | Nov 09, 2009
By the time you spend all that time and money to get what you want in the Nova, you could have bought a real car.
Chris | Nov 09, 2009
Ford E-150 Front Brake Pads?
Oct 09, 2010 by ROBERTO G | Posted in Ford
I have a 97 Ford E-150 and I need to change my brake pads I don't know what is a good type carbon-metallic, Semi metallic can anyone help out.
go to autozone, or NAPA and ask the experts
Jay L | Oct 09, 2010
Best type of brake pads???
Jul 06, 2008 by El Mega | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
What type of brake pads are best for my 2006 Cadillac Escalade? I've seen ceramic, metallic and Carbon-Metallic kinds. Any info would help. Thanks!
Replace with the type that was originaly equipped . A good parts store should be able to look it up and see what came O.E.. And don't let them try and up sale you to a ceramic or organic pad if not what came on vehicle. The car makers put alot of R&D into what combo of pads and rotors to use to get the effect they need for the vehicle. If want the best replacement just get from the dealer but be ready to spend a little more.
Autotech101 | Jul 06, 2008
What type of brake pad should i install on my work truck?
Oct 30, 2010 by Rick | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I drive a GMC Savana 3500 with the 6 Ltr. Vortec V8 for work. It is used for a very wide variety of tasks and has a very demanding workload. It often tows loads close to it's max. capacity, and hauls heavy loads in its cargo bed. The trailers it tows have trailer brakes, but often under hard braking the van's brakes take on the full load and heat up very fast. It gets as many highway miles as it does stop and go miles. It is operated on a daily basis, rain or shine, through a wide variety of climates and is very often in dusty, dirty conditions which have apparently caused the last brake pads and rotors to wear unevenly.
If anyone can help me out with advice on how to pick a more durable brake pad and/or rotor material that reduces fade and shortens stopping distances I would appreciate it. Should I use Ceramic-metallic pads? Or Carbon ceramic? Or something else?
Hygia sells Elite Carbon brakes with either 160 or 180-millimeter rotors and offers hoses in either 750 or 1350-millimeter lengths. Brake pads are Shimano Deore's XT organic-resin types, so users can upgrade to Shimano's harder-stopping semi-metallic
Tabs on the brake pads make replacement a simple one-hand operation. Magura offers a harder-stopping, 6.1 semi-metallic "performance" pad and a long-wearing 6.2 "endurance" option for aftermarket customers. Banjo hydraulic fittings allow for precise
An integrated electronic brake distribution (EBD) system proportions brake pressure. Front disc and rear drum brakes are standard, along with low-compressibility brake-pads. The front brakes feature vented single 54 or 60 mm piston steel calipers, and more »
An integrated electronic brake distribution (EBD) system proportions brake pressure. Front disc and rear drum brakes are standard, along with low-compressibility brake-pads. The front brakes feature vented single 54 or 60 mm piston steel calipers, and more »
