Alcons
Re: Alcons
These are from ariel - you may have a problem if using from cold on the public road.
However, I've been through three sets in 3200 miles, none have squealed and cant say I've noticed a particular problem from cold
However, I've been through three sets in 3200 miles, none have squealed and cant say I've noticed a particular problem from cold
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Re: Alcons
Just a lack of servo and sports biased pads IMO.
You have to press the brake MUCH harder in Nomad / Atom than a normal car due to the lack of servo assistance.
If its more to your preference when the brakes are hot you could try softer pads, but I think its the lack of servo effect mainly.
The first time I get into the Atom after driving a normal car it is a bit of a shock the first time I use the brake but in 5 mins my brain has re-adjusted. And the brake feel you get in the Atom is lovely.
You have to press the brake MUCH harder in Nomad / Atom than a normal car due to the lack of servo assistance.
If its more to your preference when the brakes are hot you could try softer pads, but I think its the lack of servo effect mainly.
The first time I get into the Atom after driving a normal car it is a bit of a shock the first time I use the brake but in 5 mins my brain has re-adjusted. And the brake feel you get in the Atom is lovely.
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Re: Alcons
Don't really have a point of comparison but I love them. Agree that they need a fair shove to get them going, you have to get over that then the feedback is
The range of modulation is far broader than a conventional servo set-up - that's part of the beauty of them.
The range of modulation is far broader than a conventional servo set-up - that's part of the beauty of them.
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Went for a fair old drive tonight, and must say, things can be improved if I change my style.
I tried being later and much much harder on the brakes. I'd still not describe it as hitting a brick wall, but definitely slow me down much much better.
I'm going to nut the windscreen a few times tomorrow driving in my daily
Thanks for all the feedback, and I may try different pads in due course... but for now, later and harder wins the day.
I tried being later and much much harder on the brakes. I'd still not describe it as hitting a brick wall, but definitely slow me down much much better.
I'm going to nut the windscreen a few times tomorrow driving in my daily
Thanks for all the feedback, and I may try different pads in due course... but for now, later and harder wins the day.
Re: Alcons
Give these pads a try:
https://www.gsfcarparts.com/642po0070
I fitted these a year ago to my Atom and I have found them fine on the road and track.
Chris
https://www.gsfcarparts.com/642po0070
I fitted these a year ago to my Atom and I have found them fine on the road and track.
Chris
Re: Alcons
Chris,
Can I ask, what was wrong with the factory supplied options that made you try something else?
Alan
Can I ask, what was wrong with the factory supplied options that made you try something else?
Alan
Re: Alcons
I was having a big issue with squeeling. So, after a lot of googling and research ended up with these which were so cheap (after applying their rediculous discounts!) I thought they would be worth a try.
Chris
Re: Alcons
Having had my Nomad now for 11 months covered just short of 4000 miles the Alcons are superb can not fault them takes about 5 to 6 hundred miles to bed them in just needs a bit of work to put them through a few good heat cycles to get the best out of them no motorway work or dual carriageways plenty of B roads and twisties will do the trick, still squeal when cold but have a really good feel and give great feedback
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