{"product_id":"hel-performance-carbon-fibre-brake-pad-shims-front","title":"HEL Performance Carbon Fibre Brake Pad Shims F8X (Front)","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"data item title\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data item title\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data item content\" id=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHEL Performance have pulled out all the stops when developing their carbon fibre brake pad shims. They've used the finest carbon fibre, combined with an exclusive resin which is non-combustible and thermally resistant to temperatures over 400°C (752°F). This special resin cures an attractive yellow or orange depending on the batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese don't just look the part though: initial testing carried out by a professional racing driver in various road and track conditions showed a \u003cstrong\u003ehuge average temperature drop of 49°C (120.2°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e on the front calipers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHEL carbon fibre shims come in at a super-lightweight 3.5 grams per shim, compared to weighty titanium which are a typical 17 grams per shim. \u003cstrong\u003eThat's a dramatic 79% weight saving\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's not the only comparison which makes titanium inferior though: carbon fibre also has a much lower heat conduction compared to titanium (1W\/mK compared to 22W\/mK for titanium and 65W\/mK for steel). Anything that helps reduce the temperature and increase efficiency of brake components is a good thing, especially as caliper seals are at risk of being damaged when they get too hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstalling these carbon fibre brake pad shims will certainly inspire confidence that when you brake aggressively, all the components are being kept cool and working at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also re-use the shims when changing pads, as long as they're in a good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHEL Carbon Fibre Shims\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDifference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront Right\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e217.8°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e165.6°C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e↓  52.2°C (24%)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront Left\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e224.8°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e178.9°C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e↓  45.9°C (20.4%)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear Right\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e138.9°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e116.6°C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e↓  22.3°C (16.1%)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear Left\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e131.1°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e113.3°C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e↓  17.8°C (13.6%)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEL performance","offers":[{"title":"F87 M2\/M2 Competition (Standard Brakes)","offer_id":55121870127431,"sku":"HCFS-5-006","price":132.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"F82 M4\/M4 CS (Standard Brakes)","offer_id":55121870160199,"sku":"HCFS-5-008","price":132.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"F80 M3\/M3 CS (Standard Brakes)","offer_id":55121870192967,"sku":"HCFS-5-007","price":132.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/7942\/8167\/files\/hcfs-5_5.jpg?v=1790080241","url":"https:\/\/www.cpcclubsport.com\/products\/hel-performance-carbon-fibre-brake-pad-shims-front","provider":"CPC Clubsport","version":"1.0","type":"link"}