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Old 04-24-2015, 06:00 AM   #211 (permalink)
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I pretty much don't use the brakes, and once I get my regen button installed on Ron Burgundy, my braking will drop to almost zero, so the new pads will pretty much be for show. Haven't looked at the rotors yet, but hopefully I won't need to get them turned
And had you gotten the regular brakes instead of the ceramic the very few times you did end up using them it would create a lot more brake dust.

Hey, cool. I just realized they made an icon for my car's old name



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Old 04-27-2015, 06:12 AM   #212 (permalink)
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It seems like whenever you hit the regen button, the brakes are still applied, somewhat, so they'll probably still wear out in 7-8 years.
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Old 04-27-2015, 07:19 AM   #213 (permalink)
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I think it's just engine braking with the IMA pancake motor when you hit the regen button. I don't see how it would activate the brakes, although it does activate the brake light.
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Old 04-27-2015, 09:46 AM   #214 (permalink)
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I don't know, but it used to squeak when I hit that switch until I changed my brake pads, so I assumed it used then a little.
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Old 04-27-2015, 10:27 AM   #215 (permalink)
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Mine does nothing But yeah, when I just very gently
tap the brakes it seems to slow down way too fast for
the amount of pressure so it's definitely using the electric
motor to slow it down a good bit as well.
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Another G1 owner here! Just saying hi.
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Video and pics can be seen here http://www.insightcentral.net/forums...ack-moons.html. She's got moons, no side mirrors, 3 cameras, and low miles. She's been a fun car to have. I have really enjoyed her.
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Old 05-30-2015, 06:36 AM   #219 (permalink)
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Lol, did you just join over here to sell it since none of the IC crowd is biting?

This isn't the deep-pocket crowd you see over there, it'll be a tough sell at that price here bro
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Lol, did you just join over here to sell it since none of the IC crowd is biting?

This isn't the deep-pocket crowd you see over there, it'll be a tough sell at that price here bro
Oh, yep. Recognize this dude's car. And yeah, this site's for the cheapo's and the git-r-done's. This is more of my scene anyway

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