Vee Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 iv seen people make their own pads like the phat pads and that, how do you do this?any info would be great cheersvee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt rushton Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Phat pads are made in a factory but Mike orders what he wants.People just normally find some material from some places.Matt Rushton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vee Posted November 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 do u know where from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Doubt mike or ali will tell you where they get theres from but its local to ali, pm them though and im sure they will tell you the technical name of the material and google that and you should be able to find loads of companies, your best off asking ali i should think, also im sure he'll give you a idea of what grade compound to be around like whats the hardest to go and whats the softest or if he won't when you order from tarty next ask adam he will known i should think. The problem is then that most companies will have a minimum order of about 50quid. So you may have to talk to them and do a deal may be where they do you test batchs and when you find a good compound you buy a bulk of it and then you can sell it on or use it all yourself. Its pritty much trial and error as to if you get a good material as so many variables are involved and can be changed. rimjam will sell you backings i believe think the lads behind rimjam is called wally on here or sumert like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 they get it off ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnorPowell Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 they get it off ebayAlmost Funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 they actually do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnorPowell Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Whats the name of the material then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 they actually dopritty sure ali doesnt get it from ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Phat pads are made in a factory but Mike orders what he wants.Erm, no they're not, they're hand made, by me. (Although now CNC'd, by me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-Stop Junkie Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 God, making your own pads is *so* two years ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vee Posted November 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 haha but still could save a fair bit of money and when people ask what pads your running, you can have the satisfaactiong of replying " Theyre mine" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyota200x Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 I have tested out a few homemade pads. There is a lot of trial and error. Most of them worked pretty well, but some wore down really fast. 90a is a good place to start when trying homemade pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Whats the name of the material then?i aint telling you shit captain arrogant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnorPowell Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 i aint telling you shit captain arrogantSorry rude boi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley-Wood Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Sorry rude boiLmao i cant find anything on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshball Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Well to be honest for awhile now i have been interested in making my own pad and i have found a dealer that is willing to deal with me.The compound is autothane.It is used in formula 1 cars suspensions.But with the right heat treatment and certain something added it can be used as a brake.It is designed to work in desert heat and arctic coldness.But yeah polyurethanes was recommened to me by the buisness im dealing with.I proberly wasnt a great help but hey.Echo.JoshX-x-X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 every thing you need to know is in thearlinkdave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vee Posted November 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 every thing you need to know is in thearlinkdavethanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balfa Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 try rswww.com and farnell.com for materials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshball Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 If i was you try and find some sort of new compound that could be the next best brake lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 I heard on hear about someone using micro scooter wheels!. Maybe try Bash plate rubber, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vee Posted November 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 If i was you try and find some sort of new compound that could be the next best brake lol.hmm i might chew gum for ages till its get real chwy n leave it to go solid and have a huge ass lump of it then cut it for pads....... thats gotta work lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robotrhys Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 What about old school rubbers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 What about old school rubbers? why did you massivly bump this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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