2thAche Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Two days after doing an HPDE event at RA, my left front started making a grinding noise on the way to work. Pad still showed 3mm+ of thickness, but when I took it off it was to the studs on the inside and outside pad. Carbotech XP10 pads (no squealers). The studs are longer than I would think, is this standard for Carbotechs? Up till now I've run the stock Brembos, they can get to ~1mm before needing replacement. Replace the Carbotechs at 3mm? Chuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbrew8991 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I guess the Carbotechs that are made for my car are different, I can take them all the way to the backing plate - that does sound about right for rivited pads though With those easy-to-change Brembo calipers I'd get in the habit of switching back to street pads more often if it was me.. but Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardwolf Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 You can use them and wear down the rivets. I think that they stopped making them with rivets now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKBITN Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I use carbotech's also and wear them all the way down to plate's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raznkane Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 No rivets on my XP-12/10, I only have 2 days on these so a bunch left to wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obzezzed350 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I also wear mine just about to the plates, great pads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZipZap Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Are you sure you have CT XP-10's? I've been running them since last year and have not seen any rivets. Be careful when they get thin though as the wear rate seems to increase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2thAche Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 Definitely XP10 front. XP8 in the rear. I've had them on full time as a DD also. Noisy and dusty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 The rear pads (XP8) are riveted for my application. Carbotech says that their pads can be used down to 5/32" (3.9mm) of remaining pad material. Sounds like you're in need of a new set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almost heaven Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 I'd send carbotech some pics and call them. They are fairly helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I have had much better wear from cobalt xr2 than from the carbotech xp10, 3 weekends max on the xp10 and 5-7 out of the xr2. I like the feel of the cobalt better too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I have had much better wear from cobalt xr2 than from the carbotech xp10, 3 weekends max on the xp10 and 5-7 out of the xr2. I like the feel of the cobalt better too. I've heard the same and have switched to the Cobalts as well. Should be trying them out all this fall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Corkran Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Where are you guys buying Cobalt pads? I've searched several times online but all the places listed either no longer carry Cobalt or are gone. I haven't seen any place currently advertising them (or any local racer/distributors selling them) in a few years. I really liked the the Spec-VR's that came with my car and I'd like to try the XR2's to see if they really are "all that". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 http://rpgproduction.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 www.DiscoveryParts.com call them and they can get you whichever pad you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnRails Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I've used the XP8 and now I'm using the XP10 on my RX-8. Every set I've bought comes with the rivets. Maybe different models are made differently? The last set I let get down to the rivets in the rear and they made grooves in the rotor. I'd like to try the Cobalts next time as well but it seems like I am always buying pads at the last minute and Carbotech is right here in town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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