I'm going to do a track event in Aug and want to know the best brake pads to put on my car??? 2009 Ralliart

 

Are you wanting pads just for the event or something that can be used on both street and track?

There is a big difference between a Track only pad and a street/track pad.

 

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

 

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!

 

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..

 

What is your experience level?

 

First time event going to run in the green group we'll see how I do maybe I'll move up to blues the second day! Any tips I'm going to a small track in Ga Roebling road.

 

I wouldn't change out any parts first of all (unless the pads are on their way out) I'd change out the fluid for something better but that's about it.

What organization is this with?

 

Yeah, if you've never run an Auto-X I wouldnt change anything at first, especially not to a track pad.

 

Do you have a part number for those pads or a link to where we can order?

 

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

 

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.

 

how are the project mu pads for street/track? any good?

 

Thanks!!

 

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