Brake pads for track???

Re: Brake pads for track??? (Bradm)

Wed, 23 Sep 2015 17:05:59 GMT

Carmikey
Bradm
How hot are your rotors getting?

Cant really tell as I cannot accurately measure when Im going around the track. Not really anything to go by but heat range of 230 - 280 deg when I come of track.

Ask your brake shop for temp indicating paint.
Mark all of your rotors so that you can get a better idea the running temp, then talk to preferred brand about pads.

Re: Brake pads for track??? (Carmikey)

Wed, 23 Sep 2015 14:10:33 GMT

Bradm
How hot are your rotors getting?

Cant really tell as I cannot accurately measure when Im going around the track. Not really anything to go by but heat range of 230 - 280 deg when I come of track.

Re: Brake pads for track??? (Bradm)

Wed, 23 Sep 2015 13:13:34 GMT

How hot are your rotors getting?

Re: Brake pads for track??? (Carmikey)

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 15:40:16 GMT

All good, thanks guys.
Just purchase a set of HC800's, will give them a go.

Re: Brake pads for track??? (jerome.stojanovic)

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 12:10:23 GMT

Contact qfm and they will make you a pad with what ever compound you want, explain the shortfalls of the a1rm and what you are looking to improve.

Re: Brake pads for track??? (Lucas)

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 11:37:49 GMT

I agree, it depends on the type of event and how long on the track you're going to be each session.

I rate EBC yellows, and highly rate Project Mu HC.
As mentioned above, hi-temp pads will need a warm up period (couple of laps including tyres warm up) before they reach their best operating temperature range.
Note that these pads are harsh on the rotors (and dusty), and they last longer at the expense of the rotors :)

Re: Brake pads for track??? (EssDub)

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 11:10:07 GMT

If you are doing nothing longer than 10-lap sprints, you wont' find much better than the reds. You need to take into account your driving habits and how you treat your brakes as well, as some people will find the 'warm-up' period unsettling for the first few laps.

More expensive pads are not necessarily better. Case in point - I ran around Malla doing 26s all day, on a set of TRW pads that i'd picked up from a SCA a week prior, lol. Never had to change them again :)

Brake pads for track??? (Carmikey)

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 09:56:15 GMT

What pads do you track guys use?
Im wanting a better pad than EBC REDs, A1RM's, Im thinking of either going for the YELLOW's or ORANGE's if available.

Other option I'm considering is the PRoject MU pads (RC09 Club Racer)..

Can any suggest or recommend what to go for, or what not to go for?