What front brake pads are you guys running?

[767Jockey]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

How many miles have you driven? All new pads/rotors have to be "bedded" to break them in. Give it some time. Don't be gentle - get up to speed and take a few "hard" stops every now and then. Not enough to lock them up but like you'd do at a track turn. You want the brakes to warm up.

Thanks, Tony. I know the pads on there are Wilwood pads, however I don't recall what compound they are. I know the brake arm length and ratio is correct. I researched that completely, spoke with the guy who designed the custom pedal assembly, and with other pro car builders. It's to spec. I have spoken extensively with Wilwood tech support, as the calipers are theirs (Dynalite 4 piston) and the masters are theirs. All is in spec with regard to master sizing according to Wilwood and others. I spoke to Wilwood about exactly what you just mentioned, regarding proper bedding in the pads. I followed their procedure to the T. No change. Even they think the pads might just be old and need to be replaced. It's not common, but everything else checks out. For a quick $100 investment and 30 minutes of time, replacing the pads is an easy way to either fix the issue or eliminate another cause. I appreciate the input, it's one step at a time getting the car sorted out now.