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InFiD3ViL · 04-08-2020, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LCPLPunk

Gotcha, for next time, do it yourself if it's just the pads. It's SUPER easy, don't even have to remove the caliper. Basically two pins get pushed out, pull the old pads out, put the new ones in, push the pins back in and done!

Yep. I have worked on some cars with what I thought were easy brake jobs, but the Brembos top them all. Brembos are just a pleasure to work with.

My guess would be that they were designed for super quick replacement from their racing experience.

1JEWLDSSRS · 04-09-2020, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rich2342

Crap, which mrr? I have some mrr017 coming tomorrow, assumed they fit brembos?

Not sure about the MRR017. but the MRR M228's which I have were the problem wheels with the valve stem hitting the "skate wheels". I just cut mine off!! Problem solved. A lot of folks have done this on here. I for one have never had any noise issue from my Brembos, ever, and still don't. 113k miles on her now.

Yellow 1 · 04-11-2020, 11:06 AM

They're added for harmonics ( to absorb and reduce noise) they may also act as a small heat-sink but as they're surface area is relatively small it probably ain't very effective.

Rock-It Man · 04-11-2020, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_SS10

They are not for balance nor are they heatsinks....

The actual reason for the "roller skates" was an attempt to reduce the noise that the OEM Brembo pads are known for.

They either change (lower) the resonant frequency of the pads and backing plates, or act as harmonic balancers. In either case, the purpose is to reduce brake noise.

At some point (don't know the model year), they were deleted from the brake design.

Spec · 04-12-2020, 06:23 AM

They sell brake pads with and without the 'skates'... I've worn both.

Result? the Skates help noise vibration and work. I will not ever wear pads without them on this ride again.

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Yellow 1 Grumpy Grey-haired Guy Drives: Camaro, Corvette & Merc C300(daily) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: South Warwickshire, UK. Posts: 806 View My Garage	They're added for harmonics ( to absorb and reduce noise) they may also act as a small heat-sink but as they're surface area is relatively small it probably ain't very effective. __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------

04-12-2020, 06:23 AM	#33
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	They sell brake pads with and without the 'skates'... I've worn both. Result? the Skates help noise vibration and work. I will not ever wear pads without them on this ride again.