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Originally Posted by Sami Aaltonen
Absolutely superb, thank you very much! 
I knew the problems on carbon brakes and the problems what McLaren faced during the test program, and that's why I asked the differences. Thanks, this is very helpfull.
I had doubts that todays carbon-ceramic brakes are a bit different what McLaren tryed to get it work well. Now I know it finally much better. Thanks!
Tortoise; may I ask have you had a close relationship with McLaren F1 or why on earth you know things so well?  |
Some of the information is in the public domain. Some could come from experience.
Also, a lot of good info is available on pistonheads. Over there, a member named Flemke has discussed many things about the car, including the issues with the brakes. He spent a lot of time investigating the various options. I believe he even disconnected the servo on his Porsche CGT to see what the Silicon Carbide Ceramics felt like unassisted. I don't think it passed his test; I don't remember exactly why, but it was probably because there was not enough feel, bad low temperature bite.
A few months ago he had put on new, stiffer calipers and slotted rotors. That helped some. Apparently there is some treatment that you can now do to 'true' carbon rotors to help with low temperature 'bite'. He was a week or two away from trying those, but he then had his accident.
He posted a picture of the carbon rotor, here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...176.80047&nmt=
Peruse the threads. Good Stuff.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...=0&f=&t=116008
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...=0&f=&t=116539
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...23&h=&t=226933
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...%204)%20&mid=0