Track brakes????
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I will probably upgrade to EBC redstuff in the near future, but for track use have you considered EBC Yellowstuff pads?
http://www.car-stuff.com/mmparts/mit...e_pad_set.html
There might be some other good pads out there, but those pads might meet your needs.
Also maybe Hawk would work for your needs?
http://www.ilovebodykits.com/product...LANCER_RA.html
http://www.car-stuff.com/mmparts/mit...e_pad_set.html
There might be some other good pads out there, but those pads might meet your needs.
Also maybe Hawk would work for your needs?
http://www.ilovebodykits.com/product...LANCER_RA.html
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There are a lot of aftermarket "sporty" pads out there. If money is no object, I can recommend Pagid Blue pads for the front. Very expensive, but a brilliant pad compound.
Maybe go for something like a pair of DBA 4000 slotted rotors at the same time.
Irrespective of your eventual choice...
- Be prepared for some very high brake temperatures - especially if your power levels are well above stock Ralliart. It's a heavy car with small brakes, as I'm sure you know!
- Don't just stop dead with your foot on the brake when they are toasty - cool-down time is needed.
- Bed in the new pads properly, in advance of your track day.
You won't need to spend a lot of time/money sorting out the rear brakes - they don't work anything like as hard as the front brakes.
Rich
PS. I'm taking my own advice - I have a set of Pagid Blues and DBA4000 slotted ready to go on my RA... because I really hate running off the end of a straight with a rock-hard brake pedal!
Maybe go for something like a pair of DBA 4000 slotted rotors at the same time.
Irrespective of your eventual choice...
- Be prepared for some very high brake temperatures - especially if your power levels are well above stock Ralliart. It's a heavy car with small brakes, as I'm sure you know!
- Don't just stop dead with your foot on the brake when they are toasty - cool-down time is needed.
- Bed in the new pads properly, in advance of your track day.
You won't need to spend a lot of time/money sorting out the rear brakes - they don't work anything like as hard as the front brakes.
Rich
PS. I'm taking my own advice - I have a set of Pagid Blues and DBA4000 slotted ready to go on my RA... because I really hate running off the end of a straight with a rock-hard brake pedal!
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Thanks for the info I'll check out all the options and see which ones I'll do I was thinking about buying the Red stuff pads and new stainless brake lines from AMS..
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There are a lot of aftermarket "sporty" pads out there. If money is no object, I can recommend Pagid Blue pads for the front. Very expensive, but a brilliant pad compound.
Maybe go for something like a pair of DBA 4000 slotted rotors at the same time.
Irrespective of your eventual choice...
- Be prepared for some very high brake temperatures - especially if your power levels are well above stock Ralliart. It's a heavy car with small brakes, as I'm sure you know!
- Don't just stop dead with your foot on the brake when they are toasty - cool-down time is needed.
- Bed in the new pads properly, in advance of your track day.
You won't need to spend a lot of time/money sorting out the rear brakes - they don't work anything like as hard as the front brakes.
Rich
PS. I'm taking my own advice - I have a set of Pagid Blues and DBA4000 slotted ready to go on my RA... because I really hate running off the end of a straight with a rock-hard brake pedal!
Maybe go for something like a pair of DBA 4000 slotted rotors at the same time.
Irrespective of your eventual choice...
- Be prepared for some very high brake temperatures - especially if your power levels are well above stock Ralliart. It's a heavy car with small brakes, as I'm sure you know!
- Don't just stop dead with your foot on the brake when they are toasty - cool-down time is needed.
- Bed in the new pads properly, in advance of your track day.
You won't need to spend a lot of time/money sorting out the rear brakes - they don't work anything like as hard as the front brakes.
Rich
PS. I'm taking my own advice - I have a set of Pagid Blues and DBA4000 slotted ready to go on my RA... because I really hate running off the end of a straight with a rock-hard brake pedal!
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I'm sure there are plenty of places selling their rotors in the US.
DBA's website is: http://www.dba.com.au/
For the RA, the front rotors should be:
DBA4417SL (slotted left) http://dba.com.au/products/DBA4417SL
DBA4417SR (slotted right) http://dba.com.au/products/DBA4417SR
Check the part #s yourself, of course... whatever you choose to buy!
Regarding pads...
As Geereg said, if it's your first go on the track, I wouldn't bother with $$$$$ pad compounds. Spend your valuable time and money on the essentials - learning the ropes, doing all the proper vehicle checks, good helmet, proper tyre pressure... There's plenty of other stuff to keep you busy!
Rich
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Ok, since this thread is already open, what are good brake pads for the track? Also, what are good brake pads for track and street use? And finally, what are the best bang-for-your-buck performance brake pads? And let's say I have several autocrosses and high performance driving events under my belt already.
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I'm in Oz, so I'm not sure how useful my contacts will be!
I'm sure there are plenty of places selling their rotors in the US.
DBA's website is: http://www.dba.com.au/
For the RA, the front rotors should be:
DBA4417SL (slotted left) http://dba.com.au/products/DBA4417SL
DBA4417SR (slotted right) http://dba.com.au/products/DBA4417SR
Check the part #s yourself, of course... whatever you choose to buy!
Regarding pads...
As Geereg said, if it's your first go on the track, I wouldn't bother with $$$$$ pad compounds. Spend your valuable time and money on the essentials - learning the ropes, doing all the proper vehicle checks, good helmet, proper tyre pressure... There's plenty of other stuff to keep you busy!
Rich
I'm sure there are plenty of places selling their rotors in the US.
DBA's website is: http://www.dba.com.au/
For the RA, the front rotors should be:
DBA4417SL (slotted left) http://dba.com.au/products/DBA4417SL
DBA4417SR (slotted right) http://dba.com.au/products/DBA4417SR
Check the part #s yourself, of course... whatever you choose to buy!
Regarding pads...
As Geereg said, if it's your first go on the track, I wouldn't bother with $$$$$ pad compounds. Spend your valuable time and money on the essentials - learning the ropes, doing all the proper vehicle checks, good helmet, proper tyre pressure... There's plenty of other stuff to keep you busy!
Rich
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it is a hard one trying to get a pad that can do both - red stuff is good on the street, average on the track (depends on what type of event) DS2000 aren't too bad for a cross over either.
if it is mainly for street with the occasional track day, then these are the direction to look at, but if you are planning on tracking it more often, then time to invest in a bbk with a dedicated track pad to swap out with the street pads...
im looking at a couple of options for my next track day - ds3000 or ebc yellow/blue or trying to source project mu or something like that
if it is mainly for street with the occasional track day, then these are the direction to look at, but if you are planning on tracking it more often, then time to invest in a bbk with a dedicated track pad to swap out with the street pads...
im looking at a couple of options for my next track day - ds3000 or ebc yellow/blue or trying to source project mu or something like that