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Does anyone have a suggestion for a limited track use (HPDE/road course) brake pad. I have read many posts and manufacturer specs, but I have yet to find a pad capable of the limited track use AND a good street pad. The StopTech website has a pretty complete description, but until you go to a full race pad, I didn't see anything that would work. I don't do alot of events so I suppose changing pads in between would work. I currently have Hawk HPS (non-Brembo) and they are capable, but I am looking for a higher temp setup. Thanks for the help.
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if you have brembo brakes...
endless ccx is a good viable option
if its more street than endless sss would be a good bet
www.endlessusa.com
endless ccx is a good viable option
if its more street than endless sss would be a good bet
www.endlessusa.com
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Carbotech Panther Plus is a good cross-over pad... IMO, the aforementioned Japanese pads are overpriced for what you get.
However, it can't be said enough that a dual-purpose pad is not an ideal setup. Since pads don't take long to change, it's best to maintain a set of street pads and a set of track pads. Once you commit, there are a lot more formidable options for race pads.
However, it can't be said enough that a dual-purpose pad is not an ideal setup. Since pads don't take long to change, it's best to maintain a set of street pads and a set of track pads. Once you commit, there are a lot more formidable options for race pads.
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Cool thread, I've been wondering the same exact thing.
Since the wheels will be off to change brake pads, do you guys think it's worth it to also get racing rims and tires as well. My Z is definitely my daily driver but I'm thinking about hitting the track about 4 or 5 times a year just for fun. I'm running all stock now, I'll probably add nismo suspention (shocks, sway bars, etc) within the next 6 months (I hear it's a good streetable suspention setup).
Or do you guys thing running stock is just as fun for only a few times a year.
Since the wheels will be off to change brake pads, do you guys think it's worth it to also get racing rims and tires as well. My Z is definitely my daily driver but I'm thinking about hitting the track about 4 or 5 times a year just for fun. I'm running all stock now, I'll probably add nismo suspention (shocks, sway bars, etc) within the next 6 months (I hear it's a good streetable suspention setup).
Or do you guys thing running stock is just as fun for only a few times a year.
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Originally Posted by mikeg8r
Cool thread, I've been wondering the same exact thing.
Since the wheels will be off to change brake pads, do you guys think it's worth it to also get racing rims and tires as well. My Z is definitely my daily driver but I'm thinking about hitting the track about 4 or 5 times a year just for fun. I'm running all stock now, I'll probably add nismo suspention (shocks, sway bars, etc) within the next 6 months (I hear it's a good streetable suspention setup).
Or do you guys thing running stock is just as fun for only a few times a year.
Since the wheels will be off to change brake pads, do you guys think it's worth it to also get racing rims and tires as well. My Z is definitely my daily driver but I'm thinking about hitting the track about 4 or 5 times a year just for fun. I'm running all stock now, I'll probably add nismo suspention (shocks, sway bars, etc) within the next 6 months (I hear it's a good streetable suspention setup).
Or do you guys thing running stock is just as fun for only a few times a year.
I second John. Track pads are the way to go, even if you only do limited lapping. Street sport pads won't last a whole 20 minutes flat out anyways. Not fun.
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Hey mikeg8r,
Thanks for the support. IMHO I think stock is also fun and WAY less expensive. The track events are not the big $, it's the consumables. If you go wheels/tires need to spend alot of $ to get lighter/stronger wheels and the tires are like pencil erasers. They stick like glue but wear VERY fast (without ABS you can ruin a big $ tire in a second)
OK, if track pads are the way to go, what are some good choices. Thanks
Thanks for the support. IMHO I think stock is also fun and WAY less expensive. The track events are not the big $, it's the consumables. If you go wheels/tires need to spend alot of $ to get lighter/stronger wheels and the tires are like pencil erasers. They stick like glue but wear VERY fast (without ABS you can ruin a big $ tire in a second)
OK, if track pads are the way to go, what are some good choices. Thanks
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OK, if track pads are the way to go, what are some good choices. Thanks
I use Cobalt Frictions Spec VR front and GT Sports rear on my Brembos. They lasted 11 track days and still have a good thinckness left, but are spiderwebed front the heat cycles. I'm getting new ones.
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john how long do the pfc-01's last? Is the brake dust corrosive?
If my raybestos race pads ever die, I might want to try something a little different with less mu than the ray's. I know the pfc-97's have a highly corrosive dust that eats right into your wheels and paint. The raybestos don't do that.
If my raybestos race pads ever die, I might want to try something a little different with less mu than the ray's. I know the pfc-97's have a highly corrosive dust that eats right into your wheels and paint. The raybestos don't do that.
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Anyone run this combo:
STOP TECH rotors with Axxis brake pads (non-brembo).
Is this fairly streetable? i.e. does it have good stopping power when cold?
STOP TECH rotors with Axxis brake pads (non-brembo).
Is this fairly streetable? i.e. does it have good stopping power when cold?
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Ah never mind, I found the answer to my question here:
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-suspension/153299-stop-tech-350z-g35-stage-2-brake-upgrade.html
Shoulda searched first!
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-suspension/153299-stop-tech-350z-g35-stage-2-brake-upgrade.html
Shoulda searched first!
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If you run a StopTech big brake kit, there is the Brake Horsepower XPS pad. Not to be confused with the Hawk brand.
This pad is the only pad that we can suggest as a street and track pad. Here are some details.
http://www.stoptech.com/user/Product...14706&catid=13
This pad is the only pad that we can suggest as a street and track pad. Here are some details.
http://www.stoptech.com/user/Product...14706&catid=13
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