Red Dot Brake Upgrades

Designed for the driver who demands the ultimate in braking performance, Red Dot brake pads provide a level of braking performance normally associated with competition cars without the need to build up and maintain high operating temperatures.

• Race Track Developed
• High Coefficient of friction
• Exceptional fade resistance from cold right through the temperature range
• Reduced disc wear
• Minimal bedding in
  

Red Dot Brake Pads provide low and high speed braking efficiency, reduced stopping distances and consistent brake pedal feel from cold.
Make Red Dot Brake Pads your choice of high performance braking

Why use drilled or slotted discs?

Drilling or slotting discs aids the disc in several ways:

• The edges of the slots or holes continuously clean and refresh the pad surface as well as providing increased brake "bite". Additionally, they prevent gasses from collecting between the pad and disc interface.
• The disc is lightened, thereby decreasing its rotational inertia.
• Improved ventilation increases the disc's ability to shed heat, resulting in cooler operating temperatures

Will I experience brake noise with Red Dot brakes?

Red Dot makes every effort to test for and eliminate abnormal brake noise from the systems on offer. However some increase in noise levels will be experienced when using slotted or drilled discs.

Should new discs and pads be bedded in and if so, how?

The answer is yes, for optimum performance, any time different friction materials or discs are introduced, a bedding procedure should be carried out.

• While the vehicle is stationary, pump brakes to ensure a firm pedal.
• Drive the vehicle cautiously to test fit and function.
• The brakes should be smooth, with no vibrations, judder, etc.
• Drive the vehicle to a remote area and perform at least 30 brake applications of 3-second duration. Use light/medium deceleration with varying starting speeds. Leave at least ½ mile between each brake application.
• The purpose of this procedure is to gradually increase the temperature in the components without inducing thermal shock, and to mate the brake pad and disc friction surfaces.
• After the repeated stops, drive the vehicle for several miles with little or no braking in order to adequately cool the components.
• After the above process is completed, the system is ready for normal use.
• When the system achieves elevated brake temperatures for the first time, a slight increase in pedal travel and pedal effort may occur. After this first "fade" and proper cooling, the system will maintain its optimum performance at all temperatures.

What brake pad materials are available?

The pads that are provided with Red Dot brake systems are high performance pads that offer a very broad temperature and performance range. The pads are effective at cold temperatures as well as the higher temperatures seen during performance driving. These pads are suited to high performance street driving, and limited track usage. If the vehicle is going to be used predominantly on the track or if you wish to change brake pads when driving on the track, please call Red Dot for recommendations on alternate friction materials, and the trade offs relating to their use.

XE Compound - Fast Road Pads

Kevlar based range of brake pads has been developed for the high performance road going cars. Its temperature stability combined with good wear resistance and quiet operation make this ideal for fast road use with the ability to work consistently to 500C from cold.

They have reduced dust formula to help keep your wheels clean