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Open track brake pads - again
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<blockquote data-quote="j card" data-source="post: 889651" data-attributes="member: 9298"><p>Well, I did my first open track event with the 03 last weekend at Thunderhill. I've driven other stuff there before, but I have to say that the 03 did better than expected. I think that the only two cars there that were consistently doing faster lap times were prepped race cars - a BMW 3 series and a Porsche turbo.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, I know what brake pads not to run now - I put a fresh set of Porterfield R4S's in two days earlier - and in about five 20 minute sessions, took the front pads all the way down to the back plates! :nono: I guess they aren't rotor friendly anymore when they go metal to metal. :-D The rears held up fine. </p><p></p><p>So what kind of pads are you road racer types running? I did a search on this and other forums, and the more I read, the more confused I get. At this point, I think I've narrowed it down to a few finalists:</p><p></p><p>Porterfield R4 (not R4s - although I may still use those on the street)</p><p>Hawk Blue - heard good things, but supposed to be noisy and dusty</p><p>Performance Friction 01 compound - a little pricey, but supposed to last a long time.</p><p></p><p>I was concerned about rotor friendliness, but rotors for this car are so cheap, I think I'm going to drop that concern. I might have the rotors cryo-treated as well.</p><p></p><p>Anybody got some experience that they can share before I buy another set of pads?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="j card, post: 889651, member: 9298"] Well, I did my first open track event with the 03 last weekend at Thunderhill. I've driven other stuff there before, but I have to say that the 03 did better than expected. I think that the only two cars there that were consistently doing faster lap times were prepped race cars - a BMW 3 series and a Porsche turbo. Anyway, I know what brake pads not to run now - I put a fresh set of Porterfield R4S's in two days earlier - and in about five 20 minute sessions, took the front pads all the way down to the back plates! :nono: I guess they aren't rotor friendly anymore when they go metal to metal. :-D The rears held up fine. So what kind of pads are you road racer types running? I did a search on this and other forums, and the more I read, the more confused I get. At this point, I think I've narrowed it down to a few finalists: Porterfield R4 (not R4s - although I may still use those on the street) Hawk Blue - heard good things, but supposed to be noisy and dusty Performance Friction 01 compound - a little pricey, but supposed to last a long time. I was concerned about rotor friendliness, but rotors for this car are so cheap, I think I'm going to drop that concern. I might have the rotors cryo-treated as well. Anybody got some experience that they can share before I buy another set of pads? [/QUOTE]
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