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      05-04-2010, 11:46 AM   #18
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Originally Posted by DBFIU View Post
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isnt the problem with the pistons cracking is due to the stepped surface the piston contacts on aftermarket pads?
No, I bought Hawk DTC-70 pads, which have no steps/ridges on the backing plate, and my brakes were totalled after only 3 track days.

Track pads simply bring the operating temps of the rotor and caliper way above their design range. The OEM Brembos are not a race-quality Brembo caliper, unfortunately.
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