[jritt@essex]

Hello Gents,

I realized we hadn't yet created a post about these products in this forum, and I'm seeing a lot of chatter about pads and lines.

We now have available several Ferodo pad compounds for the M2 Competition:

Front Ferodo shape = FCP4712
Rear Ferodo shape= FCP1281

You can see the shapes in the various compounds on our site:
https://www.essexparts.com/my-vehicl...ompetition/All

You can see a video and more info on the compounds here:
https://www.essexparts.com/brake-pads/ferodo-brake-pads

DS2500 (compound code H)

Although we always recommend using a dedicated race pad for the track, the DS2500 is one of the best hybrid street/track pads on the market. It features the moderately high bite and solid fade resistance of a track pad, with average dust and the low noise levels of a street pad. When used as a street pad, it can produce some squeal on certain vehicle platforms. During aggressive driving the DS2500 is known for its flat torque curve, which means as temperatures go up, the response through the brake pedal remains consistent. If you drive aggressively on the street, do some canyon runs, autoX, and maybe some light track duty on street tires, the DS2500 is tough to beat.

When used on high HP, heavier cars (2,800 lbs+) on the track with race tires, pad wear rates tend to be higher than on Ferodo Racing's other pad compounds. Under those conditions, Essex would recommend the Ferodo DS1.11 or DSUNO. That said, we've taken the DS2500 to 1600F on our brake dyno without fade, and we've had Z06 customers unable to fade them at our local tracks (VIR, CMP, etc.).

Front DS2500 for the M2 Competition= https://www.essexparts.com/ferodo-ds2500-brake-pads750

Rear DS2500 for the M2 Competition= https://www.essexparts.com/ferodo-ds2500-brake-pads522

DS1.11 (compound code W)

The DS1.11 is one of Ferodo Racing's latest endurance race pad offerings. It has slightly less bite at high temps. vs their older DS3000, but doesn't decompose nearly as quickly under extended heavy use on the track. The DS1.11 is known for its extremely flat torque curve, which means that as temperatures go up, the response through the brake pedal remains consistent. The DS1.11 can be thrashed all day without having it burn up or fade, it's easy on discs, and doesn't have many of the judder or vibration issues that competing products have. If you want an extremely solid, all around race pad that will perform well and last a long time, the DS1.11 is the perfect choice.

We sell more DS1.11 to our brake kit customers than any other compound, and they almost always keep coming back for more of them. They last a long while, don't fade, and they're easy on discs. They are also hugely popular right now among Porsche GT3/RS owners, so if you dig around at all on Rennlist you'll see lots of feedback and reviews.

Front DS1.11 for the M2 Competition= https://www.essexparts.com/ferodo-fc...111-brake-pads

Rear DS1.11 for the M2 Competition= https://www.essexparts.com/ferodo-ds...ke-pads5243600

Ferodo DS3.12
This is Ferodo's newest compound, and will be available in the M2 Competition shapes later this year.


Track to Street, and Back Again...no need to re-bed!
One of the features our clients love most about the Ferodo Racing brake pad range is that you can swap among the various compounds without having to re-bed your discs every time. You can bed-in your discs with the DS1.11 at a track day, pop the DS2500 in when you get home, and just drive them. All the Ferodo compounds share the same core materials, so you don't run into the vibration, judder, and smearing issues that you do when you try to stack pads from different manufacturers on top of each other on the disc face. This saves a lot of headaches and money over the long haul.


Free Ferodo Racing Brake Fluid!

We're also running a promo on Ferodo Super Formula fluid...two bottles free (worth $50) with any purchase over $100. It has a fantastic boiling point that is higher than many other popular fluids on the market...I run it in my own track cars.
https://www.essexparts.com/ferodo-su...e-fluid-2-pack

[jritt@essex]

Stated simply, some of the automotive brake lines currently on the market are downright frightening. Looking at the fitting and assembly quality makes you wonder where the parts came from, and who put them together. Low grade carbon steel fittings, sloppy stainless weave, no abrasion coatings, substandard linings…the list goes on. When you consider that your brake lines are the critical safety link between your foot and your calipers, these facts aren’t exactly comforting. Not only are some of these parts suspect, it can take forever to actually receive them after placing an order.

Spiegler does things a little differently. While you may not be familiar with the Spiegler name, they’ve been a trusted producer of stainless steel brake lines in the motorcycle racing industry for some time. Every component in a Spiegler brake line is manufactured to exacting standards in the USA or Western Europe, and these premium components are then hand assembled and tested at Spiegler’s facilities in Dayton, Ohio. You can buy Spiegler Stainless Steel Brake Lines with confidence, knowing that you’ll be receiving the finest product available for your car.

Front Spiegler SS Lines for the M2 Competition= https://www.essexparts.com/spiegler-...mw-m2-m3m4-f80

Rear Spiegler SS lines for the M2 Competition= https://www.essexparts.com/spiegler-...m4-f80-f82-f87

You’ll also receive your parts quickly. When you have a track day on the horizon, you know you’ll have your parts in time to install them.

Not only is Spiegler’s quality and delivery superior, they also provide some innovative features which solve some old problems:




“Stress-free” Torsion Fitting System

If you’ve ever installed a set of brake lines on your car, you’ve likely run into issues when trying to get the lines in proper orientation with the calipers. In order to be installed without anunwanted tension or stress, the line may need to be routed in a certain direction or angle with relation to the brakes and suspension. As you screw the banjo bolt into the caliper, the banjo fitting inevitably starts to rotate along with the bolt. You counteract this effect by pre-setting the line in a position counterclockwise of where you want it to actually end up, and then rotating it into position as you tighten the banjo bolt. This is called ‘clocking,’ and it can be a tedious affair

Once you have the line tightened down, you’re done, right? Not exactly. While routing the brake line to the hard line attachment point, it’s very easy to introduce some twist into the line. That means you’re generating tension and strain on the line. When you turn your front wheels or go over a patch of rough road, that stress can be enhanced greatly.

Most brake lines don’t have a solution for this dilemma. Spiegler lines fortunately do. The unique Spiegler Torsion System on the banjo fitting can be rotated, allowing for the removal of any unwanted tension in the line. Pop the line in your vice, give it a twist, and it’s much easier to position the line. These unique fittings allow for a cleaner install with less stress on the line, which means less chance of the line rupturing, or having unwanted contact with a wheel or suspension component.



Abrasion Resistant Coating/Sheath

All Spiegler Stainless Steel Lines come with an abrasion resistant coating. On the standard parts (non-custom colors), that coating is clear so you’re able to see the underlying stainless weave. The abrasion resistant coating prevents the line from snagging, protects the stainless weave from debris, and also allows the line to slide smoothly through any required retainers or brackets for a given application.




Aircraft Quality Stainless Steel Fittings and Bolts

When you drive your car in an environment as harsh as a racetrack, they’re constantly under assault from heat, tire debris, rocks, dirt, etc. In these conditions you need a high quality brake line designed to cope with these hazards. Spiegler lines are built tough, using aircraft grade stainless steel fittings and hardware. These components form the glue that holds the brake line together. Spiegler is so confident in the strength of their lines that they went so far as to dangle a sport bike from one of their brake lines (see above).




Heavy Gauge, Tightly Woven Stainless Steel Braid

The devil is in the details. Take a look at the Spiegler line above on the left, compared to a competitor's line on the right. Notice the tighter weave and heavier gauge wire on the Spiegler line. Spiegler lines are made from domestically sourced, heavy gauge, densely woven stainless steel braid, and you're getting far more stainless steel per inch than competitors offer. The result is superior pedal feel, strength, durability, and safety.



Du Pont PTFE- Teflon lining, DOT Compliant

Spiegler lines are made with proven, durable components you can rely on, such as a DuPont Teflon® inner lining. Every Spiegler line also complies with Department Of Transportation guidelines for automobile brake lines, so they’re perfect for your road legal track car or daily driver.




Full Testing Battery on all Parts

A lot of companies talk a good game about their “extensive testing,” but not many can back that up when push comes to shove. Spiegler makes it a priority to conduct a full battery of pressure, whip, and strength tests on their lines.

[thoang]

Do you ship to Australia?

[jdubm2c]

I put on the DS2500 pads over the weekend, and am happy so far. Can't wait for the next track day to see how they do.