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Originally Posted by Pcormier66
Is there some chemical reaction going on to create more heat with race pads?
If the clamping force between the rotor and pad is the same, the heat generation is the same.
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Clamping force is not the only element at work here. Pad compound friction coefficient (mu) as well as rotor composition all factor in. Your “clamping” remark is not entirely correct with regards to heat, braking performance…etc. It does play a part but there are other factors at work here. Items for consideration besides pad friction coefficient include pad heat range, cold torque, hot torque, and wear rate. Rotor material composition plays a part as well. Simple physics here and no free lunches... the higher the pad friction coefficient (assuming correct rotor material) the more heat you create.