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Originally Posted by Vybz
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Originally Posted by dparm
Correct, which is why I'm confused at people recommending endurance pads. Those are designed for sustained high-temp use. If you can't keep them hot enough, they will be abrasive instead of adhesive.
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If you look at the specs for the RSL 29 it should quickly become apparent as to why I recommended them. Not all endurance pads are created equally and a quick look at the friction vs. temp graph shows that it maintains relatively the same coefficient of friction from cold all the way to 700+ C.
They are certainly NOT designed for sustained high-temp use. Ironically, contrary to what you claimed, performance actually begins to fall off right around the 500 C mark, and continues to decrease as temp increases.
IMO these are an excellent pad for someone starting out as you get relatively consistent performance across the temp range, allowing the driver to focus on fundamentals, car inputs, and the line. |
I have only ever run RS29's. I love em. Fronts last me 6 months and rears last a year. I have no ducting. My rotors last two plus years. I am competitive in NASA TT so plenty good stopping power. I have run 30 minute sessions as well with no fade.
There are probably better pads but they serve my needs.