hello.... I am about to change my breaks on my 360. The discs need to be replaced, but the pads are new, do I need to change the pads as well? Can anyone reccomend better breaks than the ones Ferrari offer? Thanks
No you don't need to brake pads. From my knowledge it is actually better for new rotors to use the old pads, particularly for the new rotor brake-in period. Gentle braking and building up some heat cycles should keep them straight and true.
"BRAKES"........ PLEASE........... This is a common mistake on this site...... Granted, Europeans get a bit more slack on this.....
I should think people would give others some slack in spelling. The poster is from Monaco, How many Americans could post on a Franch site making only one error? Russell
I guess it was too early West Coast time for me. I meant you probably don't need new brake pads. By the way what makes you think you need new rotors?? I generally don't replace rotors unless they are badly grooved or warped. I rarely let normal brake shops turn rotors for my regular cars. They usually vibrate after turning them. Brake shops often take too much metal off as well, but that is just my experience.
the Ferrari garage said the discs are finished... I was hoping to find someone who could recommend something other than the standard brakes...
For street use, I think the OEM Ferrari pads are fine. However, I have been using Porterfield R4S pads for the last several months and like them. Lou
You can try 2 piece floating rotors from site sponsor Girodisc. At US$900 per pair, they are very reasonably priced and also will reduce the unsprung weight to give better handling. You don't need to change brake pads when you change rotors. As Ducati already pointed out, it's better to bed-in new rotors with used pads. The proper bed-in procedure is slightly different for different pad and rotor makers, but in general you will need to go through multiple braking cycles with progressively heavier deceleration. So the pad surface has a chance to mate perfectly to the rotor surface, and that a layer of pad material has been deposited onto the rotor surface. Once bedded in, the rotor will have a slightly greyish blue patina. If bed-in is not done properly then you can irreversably damage the pads and/or rotors.
Wayne and Lou should know, they are both running Girodiscs! Honestly though, if you do need rotors, we are always willing to help with advice and products. Pads, rotors, fluids, tools, techiniques etc. Drop us a line. Martin
Yes, absolutely. It took a while to get them but I've been very happy with the Girodisc rotors. Went on easy, no problems, lighter weight, and saved money. Lou
