AP Racing brakes on a CSL - what spec pads??

[Smokeybeer]

Hi guys.

I’m ordering new pads for my CSL which has APs all round but I’m not sure what spec pads to order. Does anyone have any info which may help me know what to buy? I’d be grateful for any advice. I’m a bit stuck!

Thanks everyone.

Joseph AKA Smokey Beer

[khooni]

rs29

[Smokeybeer]

Originally Posted by khooni

rs29

Hi khooni. I should have phrased the question more accurately. I’m running the Pagids at the moment but they aren’t really holding up with the heavy braking at the Ring. It’s really the caliper size or spec I’m trying to work out so I can experiment with other pads.

Sorry, should have been clearer.

[Mike R]

Are you sure they are RS29s as I have this brake kit and regularly do 'ring trips and Snetterton (which is even harder on brakes) and have no issues - it's like hitting a brick wall.

Are you sure it isn't your fluid?

[Smokeybeer]

Originally Posted by Mike R

Are you sure they are RS29s as I have this brake kit and regularly do 'ring trips and Snetterton (which is even harder on brakes) and have no issues - it's like hitting a brick wall.

Are you sure it isn't your fluid?

Yeah stopping power is good enough, but they just don’t last that long. I’m trying to figure out what the caliper spec is so I can look at other pads.

[Mike R]

Originally Posted by Smokeybeer

Yeah stopping power is good enough, but they just don’t last that long. I’m trying to figure out what the caliper spec is so I can look at other pads.

Will be either CP5575 (narrow calliper) or CP5555. CP5575 uses CP5070D54, CP5555 uses pad type CP3894D51. You should be able to cross reference those with other manufacturers pads. The part number will be etched into the calliper (usually round the back).

Ferodo DSUNO is a good alternative to the RS29....

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by Smokeybeer

Yeah stopping power is good enough, but they just don’t last that long. I’m trying to figure out what the caliper spec is so I can look at other pads.

Heat of the discs will speed wear, or another way of putting a it, the quality of your braking !

[cslsuperfan]

Originally Posted by Smokeybeer

Yeah stopping power is good enough, but they just don’t last that long. I’m trying to figure out what the caliper spec is so I can look at other pads.

The light that burns twice as bright burns half as long and RS29's burn so very very bright.

I've been using RS29's for 5 years at the ring.

i entirely agree with their lack of longevity and they also destroy rotors very quickly but boy they're awesome and specifically at the ring no pad has come close for agressive braking and confidence building.

If you do discover a set up for AP's that are superior overall then 29's i would be eager to know.