How long usually do you receive banner?

[kawdude636]

I just bought a zx-10r.net wristband for my brake reservoir and next week will be getting a shirt. I'm wondering how long it takes till my banner saying contributor will appear? It's been a few days and also how long till you usually receive your gear. Just wondering. Thanks zx-10r.net for always being there when I need an answer!ccasion1

[kawdude636]

Been a week. Anyone know how long usually?

[strkd50]

I bought my wristband several weeks ago and still dont have the banner. Not that big of a deal, i assume they will get to it at some point

[Livin for speed]

I think the answer to your question is,,, Never ,,, I bought a few shirts last summer and never got the banner, Then a while later I bought some stickers and again have never gotten my contributor banner. I did get the shirts and stickers,, they took a few weeks. I think the Moderator in charge of updating the forum has forgotten about the whole idea.

[ronnulph]

Originally Posted by Livin for speed

I think the answer to your question is,,, Never ,,, I bought a few shirts last summer and never got the banner, Then a while later I bought some stickers and again have never gotten my contributor banner. I did get the shirts and stickers,, they took a few weeks. I think the Moderator in charge of updating the forum has forgotten about the whole idea.

Yeah I bought a shirt last month (haven't got it yet, on backorder) or got the contributor banner (really doesn't matter because this site still rocks).

[shoushuninja831]

dont laugh but, what is the wrist band for? is it just style points or does it keep the fluid cooler or what

[10roller]

sunlight adds to the breaking down of brake fluid


.... i lost my old one... are the wristbands in stock??

[Livin for speed]

Originally Posted by shoushuninja831

dont laugh but, what is the wrist band for? is it just style points or does it keep the fluid cooler or what

I've heard all kinds of reasons for the wrist ban and I think they all sound like BS,, but I'm open to hear more reasons. Hey shoushuninja, Nice Avatar :eyecrazy:

[Livin for speed]

Originally Posted by 10roller

sunlight adds to the breaking down of brake fluid


.... i lost my old one... are the wristbands in stock??

Sorry,,, I'm not buying that one either.

Brake fluids must have certain characteristics and meet certain quality standards for the braking system to work properly.

Boiling point
Brake fluid is subjected to very high temperatures, especially in the wheel cylinders of drum brakes and disk brake calipers. It must have a high boiling point to avoid vaporizing in the lines. This vaporization is a problem because vapor released in to the lines is compressible and would result in an inability of the hydraulic fluid to transfer braking force. Quality standards refer to a brake fluid's "dry" and "wet" boiling points. Wet boiling point, which is usually much lower, refers to the fluid's boiling point after absorbing a certain amount of moisture. This is several percent, varying from formulation to formulation ; in higher levels the moisture itself can boil separately from the base fluid. Glycol-ether/dot three/dot four brake fluids are hygroscopic (water loving), which means they absorb moisture from the atmosphere under normal humidity levels. More modern fluids (e.g. silicone/dot five-based formulations) can maintain an acceptable boiling point as they absorb moisture over the fluid's service life.


Viscosity
For reliable, consistent brake system operation, brake fluid must maintain a constant viscosity under a wide range of temperatures, including extreme cold. This is especially important in systems with Antilock brakes (ABS), Traction Control, and Stability Control.


Corrosion
Brakes fluids must not corrode the metals used inside components such as calipers, master cylinders, etc. They must also protect against corrosion as moisture enters the system. Additives (corrosion inhibitors) are added to the base fluid to accomplish this.


Compressibility
Brake fluids must maintain low level of compressibility that remains low, even with varying temperatures.


Service and maintenance
Most automotive professionals agree that glycol based brake fluid, (DOT 3, DOT 4, DOT 5.1) should be flushed, or changed, every 1-2 years.[1] Many manufacturers also require periodic fluid changes to ensure reliability and safety. Once installed, moisture diffuses into the fluid through brake hoses and rubber seals and eventually the fluid will have to be replaced when the water content becomes too high. Electronic testers and test strips are commercially available to measure moisture content. The corrosion inhibitors also degrade over time. New fluid should always be stored in a sealed container to avoid moisture intrusion. DOT 5 is silicone fluid and the above does not apply. Ideally, silicone fluid should be used only to fill non-ABS systems that haven't been previously filled with glycol based fluid. Any system that has used glycol based fluid will contain moisture, glycol fluid disperses the moisture throughout the system and contains corrosion inhibitors. Silicone fluid doesn't allow moisture to enter the system, but doesn't disperse any that is already there either. A system filled from dry with silicone fluid, does not require the fluid to be changed at intervals, only when the system has been disturbed for a component repair or renewal. The United States armed forces have standardised on silicone brake fluid since the 1990s.

Brake fluid is not considered a "top up" fluid. If it is low, there is usually a problem. Brake fluid level in the master cylinder will drop as the linings (pads or shoes) wear and the calipers or wheel cylinders extend further to compensate. This added fluid may need to be removed when renewing pads or shoes. Overspill from pushing back pistons should be avoided, because glycol (but not silicone) fluid, will lift or strip paints and other coatings on contact. Brake fluid level may also be low because of a leak, which could result in a loss of hydraulic pressure and consequently, a significant loss of braking ability. Modern cars have split hydraulic circuits to ensure against total hydraulic failure. As a general rule, brake fluids with different DOT ratings should not be mixed, although all DOT fluid is compatible, (this is part of the DOT specification). This is because it will dilute and reduce the properties of the higher specification DOT fluid, or in the case of mixing of glycol with silicone fluid may cause corrosion due to trapped moisture.

Brake fluid can be dangerous as it is toxic and highly flammable

[strkd50]

I got the wristband for the obvious performance gains. I think I picked up 5-10 RWHP and it was a pretty easy mod