RCF Brakes Question
11-05-18, 07:54 PM
#1
Lead Lap
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RCF Brakes Question
Hey Guys,
Wanted to swap my OEM with an aftermarket pads, but wanted to know if I am required to change the sensor along with the pads? what are the sensors for any ways? never had a car with such setup till now
Thanks
Nuke
Wanted to swap my OEM with an aftermarket pads, but wanted to know if I am required to change the sensor along with the pads? what are the sensors for any ways? never had a car with such setup till now
Thanks
Nuke
11-05-18, 08:58 PM
#2
Should be able to use them. The sensors help indicate when pads need to be replace. When you get down to a threshold, the sensor breaks and the brake light comes on. It's either on or off. Doesn't give any info in between.
11-06-18, 08:09 AM
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Instructor
SEARCH - is your friend on this topic. Many Threads involve same question. Including my own too!
11-06-18, 09:21 AM
#4
Lead Lap
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in my defense i did a quick search and couldn’t find what I need anyhow repetition teaches the smart 
11-07-18, 05:54 PM
#5
The sensors don’t need to be replaced unless they trip (wear through) or you break them (be careful). Just take a good look at them and how they’re attached before you go tearing everything apart. They are very basic and once the clip is releasd will slip easily out of the og and into the replacement pads. A small flathead screwdriver is what I used, plastic may be better. Secure the sensor wire and you’re good to go.
BTW, we’ve been using Porterfield racing pads with good results. Street compound so far for autocross and street. Will probably run race compound for road courses and big tracks.
BTW, we’ve been using Porterfield racing pads with good results. Street compound so far for autocross and street. Will probably run race compound for road courses and big tracks.
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11-07-18, 07:46 PM
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Lead Lap
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The sensors don’t need to be replaced unless they trip (wear through) or you break them (be careful). Just take a good look at them and how they’re attached before you go tearing everything apart. They are very basic and once the clip is releasd will slip easily out of the og and into the replacement pads. A small flathead screwdriver is what I used, plastic may be better. Secure the sensor wire and you’re good to go.
BTW, we’ve been using Porterfield racing pads with good results. Street compound so far for autocross and street. Will probably run race compound for road courses and big tracks.
BTW, we’ve been using Porterfield racing pads with good results. Street compound so far for autocross and street. Will probably run race compound for road courses and big tracks.
11-07-18, 09:15 PM
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Lexus Test Driver
Porterfields are good pads. Dusty though and slightly rough on the rotor, depending on which ones you get.
The endless MX is a great pad. Just pricy. They don’t dust a ton, and don’t squeak like most track pads. Plus they don’t need much heating up so good for daily use.
The endless MX is a great pad. Just pricy. They don’t dust a ton, and don’t squeak like most track pads. Plus they don’t need much heating up so good for daily use.
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11-08-18, 02:35 AM
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Lead Lap
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Porterfields are good pads. Dusty though and slightly rough on the rotor, depending on which ones you get.
The endless MX is a great pad. Just pricy. They don’t dust a ton, and don’t squeak like most track pads. Plus they don’t need much heating up so good for daily use.
The endless MX is a great pad. Just pricy. They don’t dust a ton, and don’t squeak like most track pads. Plus they don’t need much heating up so good for daily use.
11-08-18, 04:54 AM
#9
Lexus Test Driver
Yeah man. You’ll like the Mx.
Heard project Mu is a great pad too. Cheaper. I’ve never used so no real opinion.
Heard project Mu is a great pad too. Cheaper. I’ve never used so no real opinion.
11-08-18, 06:00 AM
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11-08-18, 06:54 AM
#11
Lead Lap
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i used it on my Evo X it was amazing and soft on the rotor....btw the MX i managed to find in a Jap site for 270$ for front pair.....not bad cheaper than oem
11-08-18, 05:40 PM
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11-08-18, 10:14 PM
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