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Jeez go easy on the guy! It's his first post. I got his point from his first sentence - he just wanted to clarify some things. Maybe it was already clear to most of us but it didn't hurt to repeat things in different words. He wasn't criticizing anybody. He had good advice about the E-brake and the only serious thing he got wrong was the weight of the S-2000.
Doug did you actually weigh your Roadster? I weighed my 2.5 at the local grain store and it was 2780 lb. Scale was certified accurate by the state division of weights and measure. Were you in yours?
I will make one follow-up comment. As I mentioned elsewhere I switched to Carbotech AX6 pads (as recommended by other forum members). They have much better stopping power than the stock pads, especially after they are warmed up slightly (i.e. the second time you use them).
The other great thing about these pads is they scrub the rotors nicely. It seems that regular street use is sufficient to keep them reasonably clean, without resorting to periodic scrubbing sessions.
Doug_G you were the one who wrote about warped rotors "Do NOT turn on the parking brake after bedding in. That could warp your rotors. In fact it's best if you could avoid using the brakes altogether until they've cooled off." I agree with you, but it's pad deposition as others have also stated, not actual warping.
The door sticker on my S2000 states 3385 pounds. Tesla website says 2723 pounds. So I stand corrected, the Stook is only 662 pounds heavier.
And I'll be I guess the lone standard-bearer for the Carbotech 1521's. They work perfectly well for a daily driver (fantastic bite even on the first application) with zero squeal and effectively no dust. So I recommend the 1521 compound for daily driving.Absolutely! I just got the AX6's put on (one of my stock pads was missing a chunk even bigger than yours, Doug_G!) and it TOTALLY changes the feel of the car. Finally I feel secure that I can panic stop if I need to.
I recommend this STRONGLY to all Roadster owners. It could save more than your butt one day!
Thread hijack! :biggrin: If you want to continue this chat I can separate the S2K stuff out into the Off Topic section. (Usually three off-topic posts results in a split; us moderators have to live by the rules, too!)
I had the Carbotech AX6's installed a few weeks ago and am thrilled with the improvement. The car feels much safer now.