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Wilwood Racing Brake Pads

Wilwood friction pads are produced to specific chemical and physical material requirements  to meet the performance demands of racing disc brake Because of the wide range of racing usage (short track, super speedway, dirt, etc.), Wilwood has developed specific material compounds to meet specific needs.

Experimentation is often necessary to determine the optimal brake pads for an application. Such variables as caliper size, rotor type, rotor operating temperature, race duration, and driving habits all affect brake pad performance.
Wilwood high performance brake pads are described in general; your actual selection should combine this information with your own testing and experience. 

Brake pad performance is generally measured using its coefficient of friction (cf), i.e. the degree of friction (drag) between the pad and rotor. This friction varies with pad material, rotor material, and operating temperature. The pad descriptions  are generally evaluated on the basis of a pad material coefficient of friction variance over a particular temperature range. 

PAD BEDDING

All Wilwood brake pads are ready to use right out of the box. However, the performance of any brake pad will always improve after some bedding time. Each friction compound is engineered to provide optimal friction values, and maximum wear resistance within a specific temperature range. Since the compound materials vary, the bedding temperature requirements can also vary. The required bedding temperature is usually relative to the pad’s intended operating temperature range. 

Proper bedding starts with the new pads being run through one complete heat cycle, and then cooled before using them in race conditions. Best performance and overall results will come from bedding new pads on an already bedded, or “seasoned” rotor. Used rotors must be flat and smooth. New pads can be effectively bedded to new rotors, if some care is taken at first break-in. 

To bed-in your brake pads, begin by applying the brakes at low speeds to assure proper system operation. On the race track or other safe location, make a series of hard stops from moderate to slower speeds. Gradually, increase the speed and the braking until the pads reach a hot racing temperature. If your car has brake cooling ducts, you may want to close them to hasten the process. If any brake pad fade is experienced during the bed-in, immediately begin the cool down process. Drive the car at slow to moderate speeds while the pads begin to cool, and be sure not to drag the brake pedal. Pit or park the car with minimal brake use and allow the brakes to finish cooling before subjecting them to race conditions. This procedure will minimize pad wear and maximize friction values over the broadest possible temperature band. 

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