My boss is looking to get some new brake pads and rotors for his vehicle. He is getting Slotted rotors and asked me about "Titanium Ti" brake pads. Has anyone had any experience with these pads? Good stopping power, any probs, etc?

 

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does anyone make titanium brake pads? i've never heard of that.

 

Yeah I guess they do. My boss showed me where some were for sale, and they say that they last longer then semi-metallic but I've never heard of them before. Anyone know anything about them?

 

Don't believe the hype. Aren't they the newest garbage offerings by JCWhitney?

Just stick with some good Hawk HP+ or Carbotechs. He'll be happy with those.

 

There are numerous theories with regards to friction technologies, many of which hold water and work, and others which are less proven.

The use of titanium in friction compounds is relatively new. The main reason for considering titanium for use in brake friction compounds (albeit in small amounts, e.g. 2-4% by volume) is to improve wear characteristics and heat resistance, in general. In terms of improving actual Cf and initial bite, use of metals which are similar to those used in conventional rotors is less costly and also has proven to be more effective, though there are exceptions.

While I am not familiar with the Titanium Ti brakes that are being mentioned here, I can say that I am personally working on developing a new brake friction compound for race/track use that incorporates titanium alloys in small amounts, mainly as a wear enhancer. This project is currently in preliminary testing phases.

With Best Regards,

Andie Lin


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