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The Dynapro uses a W-shaped "speedpin". These XP12 pads were bought for my Dynalite-equipped car, so I had to cut the backing plate to fit. As before, I didn't remove enough material to prevent interference.
The Dynapro uses a W-shaped "speedpin". These XP12 pads were bought for my Dynalite-equipped car, so I had to cut the backing plate to fit. As before, I didn't remove enough material to prevent interference.
0 2017/09/29 12:13:34
The Dynalite uses a single "speedpin". Unfortunately, Carbotech (and now GLoc) use a backing plate that is too high and a relief cut has to be Dremeled. Unfortunately, I only ground enough to allow the pin to close properly and there is still interference.
The Dynalite uses a single "speedpin". Unfortunately, Carbotech (and now GLoc) use a backing plate that is too high and a relief cut has to be Dremeled. Unfortunately, I only ground enough to allow the pin to close properly and there is still interference.
0 2017/09/29 12:13:29
The Dynapros use a W-shaped "Speedpin". These Carbotech pads, originally for my Dynalite-equipped car, were cut down to fit. However, not enough to prevent interference.
The Dynapros use a W-shaped "Speedpin". These Carbotech pads, originally for my Dynalite-equipped car, were cut down to fit. However, not enough to prevent interference.
0 2017/09/29 12:07:28
The Dynalites use a single "Speedpin" that replaces a single-use cotter pin. Unfortunately, Carbotech (and now GLoc) use a backing plate that is too high and a relief hole has to be Dremeled so that the pin can close properly. Because this issue didn't occur to me, I didn't clearance it enough for zero interference.
The Dynalites use a single "Speedpin" that replaces a single-use cotter pin. Unfortunately, Carbotech (and now GLoc) use a backing plate that is too high and a relief hole has to be Dremeled so that the pin can close properly. Because this issue didn't occur to me, I didn't clearance it enough for zero interference.
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Passenger-side pads (inside/outside). Note the wear pattern, where the top two-thirds of the pad seems to contact the rotor more (visible on driver-side pads too).
Passenger-side pads (inside/outside). Note the wear pattern, where the top two-thirds of the pad seems to contact the rotor more (visible on driver-side pads too).
0 2017/09/26 11:33:22
Driver-side pads (outside/inside). Note the piece of friction material that broke off when the pads were removed.
Driver-side pads (outside/inside). Note the piece of friction material that broke off when the pads were removed.
0 2017/09/26 11:32:58
No significant taper top to bottom
No significant taper top to bottom
0 2017/09/26 11:32:11
Inside pad is wearing better, which is what you would expect given the brake duct location.
Inside pad is wearing better, which is what you would expect given the brake duct location.
0 2017/09/26 11:31:57
Whereas the top inside is wearing better
Whereas the top inside is wearing better
0 2017/09/26 11:30:42
There is asymmetrical taper top to bottom. The bottom outside is wearing better here.
There is asymmetrical taper top to bottom. The bottom outside is wearing better here.
0 2017/09/26 11:30:39
0 2017/09/24 22:47:33
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Time to strike a pose
Time to strike a pose
0 2017/09/24 22:38:46
Some of the aftermath
Some of the aftermath
0 2017/09/24 22:38:42
An every-so-slightly different viewpoint
An every-so-slightly different viewpoint
0 2017/09/24 22:34:50
Not bad, for a bunch of amateurs
Not bad, for a bunch of amateurs
0 2017/09/24 22:34:46
...and the underside
...and the underside
0 2017/09/24 22:34:43
A view from the side...
A view from the side...
0 2017/09/24 22:34:40
Finished
Finished
0 2017/09/24 22:34:34
Louvers are then held in place and a pop-rivet gun works its magic
Louvers are then held in place and a pop-rivet gun works its magic
0 2017/09/24 22:34:21
There is lots and lots of metal filings to contend with. They sure are attracted to fingerprints.
There is lots and lots of metal filings to contend with. They sure are attracted to fingerprints.
0 2017/09/24 22:21:58
After adding the rubber trim, the louvers are held in place and a center punch marks the spots. Drilling ensues.
After adding the rubber trim, the louvers are held in place and a center punch marks the spots. Drilling ensues.
0 2017/09/24 22:21:53
Additional trimming required here too. Not shown is a significant quotient of time to deburr and smooth out the cut edges. Then I hit the underside with some Tremclad high-temp paint and dabbed the edges with cotton buds dipped in paint (I couldn't find a paint brush).
Additional trimming required here too. Not shown is a significant quotient of time to deburr and smooth out the cut edges. Then I hit the underside with some Tremclad high-temp paint and dabbed the edges with cotton buds dipped in paint (I couldn't find a paint brush).
0 2017/09/24 22:21:49
Not much guesswork needed on the center one
Not much guesswork needed on the center one
0 2017/09/24 22:21:46
This one needed some additional trimming at the top
This one needed some additional trimming at the top
0 2017/09/24 22:21:43
Now the hood has to be removed so the supports can be trimmed. Make sure to leave as much material intact as possible in order to promote stiffness.
Now the hood has to be removed so the supports can be trimmed. Make sure to leave as much material intact as possible in order to promote stiffness.
0 2017/09/24 22:21:39
The main cuts in the top are complete and the edges are completed with a Dremel. The smaller cutting wheels disintegrate comically fast and we send a volunteer to Canadian Tire for additional supplies.
The main cuts in the top are complete and the edges are completed with a Dremel. The smaller cutting wheels disintegrate comically fast and we send a volunteer to Canadian Tire for additional supplies.
0 2017/09/24 22:14:05
View from the under-side after a few cuts
View from the under-side after a few cuts
0 2017/09/24 22:14:00
Every hole needs to be looked at from a different angle
Every hole needs to be looked at from a different angle
0 2017/09/24 22:13:55
Stay on target. The template sticker burns away at the edges as you cut, so there is precious little reference to go by if you stray from a straight line.
Stay on target. The template sticker burns away at the edges as you cut, so there is precious little reference to go by if you stray from a straight line.
0 2017/09/24 22:13:52
The first cut is the deepest. I'm new to this angle-grinder thingy, so I was a little trepidatious, to say the least. Blanket under the hood protects the engine bay.
The first cut is the deepest. I'm new to this angle-grinder thingy, so I was a little trepidatious, to say the least. Blanket under the hood protects the engine bay.
0 2017/09/24 22:13:49
That's okay, as we can just add it in afterwards
That's okay, as we can just add it in afterwards
0 2017/09/24 22:08:30
Part of the sticker didn't want to transfer off the backing paper
Part of the sticker didn't want to transfer off the backing paper
0 2017/09/24 22:02:14
The template is taped in place and then measured again (for good measure)
The template is taped in place and then measured again (for good measure)
0 2017/09/24 22:02:10
The upside-down umbrella is code for something - maybe a measurement?
The upside-down umbrella is code for something - maybe a measurement?
0 2017/09/24 22:02:06
All three pieces complete. Now on to the next stage.
All three pieces complete. Now on to the next stage.
0 2017/09/24 22:01:59