Avid VS Carbon fiber brake disks
11-04-2008, 09:12 AM
#2
I prefer the avid phenolics as the material lasts a long time with very minimal fading. I have smoked a set of fiber brake disks and it wasnt cool, in fact I saw a set catch fire once because of the heat. Granted they werent set right but i prefer phenolic material over any fiber disk any day
11-04-2008, 09:36 AM
#3
I've been using Avid brakes for a whole season and it has yet to fail me. I just sand the surface after two races and they're good to go. No brake fade whatsoever! I will never run any other brake disks other then Avid, plus David Joor is a stand up guy to do business with.
11-04-2008, 11:09 AM
#4
Tech Addict
I have tried both Avid and other carbon fiber disc's.
Carbon Fiber:
The one thing I have to say is the precision that the carbon fiber disc is milled with has everything to do with its performance. If its not perfectly round and flat, these disc's absolutely suck and will cause inconsistent lockup. I wont name the sucky brand....
However the new Xray XB808 carbon fiber CNC'd disc's are the best brakes I have ever used! I believe they also fit the MBX6. They are thicker so its easier to run my Trinity Spring Things between the pads. Xray just makes the best quality stuff, so its no wonder they got those new disc's right.
They are awesome!
Avid Phenolic:
These are very nice disc's and have great performance, I've used them for years. Very little fade, smooth breaking, and a perfect price.
Carbon Fiber:
The one thing I have to say is the precision that the carbon fiber disc is milled with has everything to do with its performance. If its not perfectly round and flat, these disc's absolutely suck and will cause inconsistent lockup. I wont name the sucky brand....
However the new Xray XB808 carbon fiber CNC'd disc's are the best brakes I have ever used! I believe they also fit the MBX6. They are thicker so its easier to run my Trinity Spring Things between the pads. Xray just makes the best quality stuff, so its no wonder they got those new disc's right.
They are awesome!
Avid Phenolic:
These are very nice disc's and have great performance, I've used them for years. Very little fade, smooth breaking, and a perfect price.
11-04-2008, 03:51 PM
#6
the xray disks dont fit the mugen, but with a little work on the ends they can, also the avids are half the weight of the xray's carbon disks.
11-05-2008, 06:40 AM
#7
Tech Apprentice
ive never tried the carbon fiber disks but ive had a very good experience with AVID brakes in both of my truggys.
steve
steve
11-05-2008, 07:46 AM
#8
Trinity spring things? I assume these are to keep the pads from rubbing on the disc. I was looking to do some sort of mod to do this, where can a guy find these?
I have tried both Avid and other carbon fiber disc's.
Carbon Fiber:
The one thing I have to say is the precision that the carbon fiber disc is milled with has everything to do with its performance. If its not perfectly round and flat, these disc's absolutely suck and will cause inconsistent lockup. I wont name the sucky brand....
However the new Xray XB808 carbon fiber CNC'd disc's are the best brakes I have ever used! I believe they also fit the MBX6. They are thicker so its easier to run my Trinity Spring Things between the pads. Xray just makes the best quality stuff, so its no wonder they got those new disc's right.
They are awesome!
Trinity spring things? I am assuming they are to keep the pads away from the disc. Where can a guy find these?
Avid Phenolic:
These are very nice disc's and have great performance, I've used them for years. Very little fade, smooth breaking, and a perfect price.
Carbon Fiber:
The one thing I have to say is the precision that the carbon fiber disc is milled with has everything to do with its performance. If its not perfectly round and flat, these disc's absolutely suck and will cause inconsistent lockup. I wont name the sucky brand....
However the new Xray XB808 carbon fiber CNC'd disc's are the best brakes I have ever used! I believe they also fit the MBX6. They are thicker so its easier to run my Trinity Spring Things between the pads. Xray just makes the best quality stuff, so its no wonder they got those new disc's right.
They are awesome!
Trinity spring things? I am assuming they are to keep the pads away from the disc. Where can a guy find these?
Avid Phenolic:
These are very nice disc's and have great performance, I've used them for years. Very little fade, smooth breaking, and a perfect price.
11-05-2008, 12:14 PM
#9
Tech Addict
The springs can be cut down and bent flat on the cut end, to work on most brake systems.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/18893
Lazer cut hardened pads:
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...oducts_id/8270
Xray Carbon Fiber disc's:
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/26537
Its worth the upgrade, most people underestimate how important braking is in offroad racing.
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