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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 12:11 PM
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brake pad recommendation(DD/Track)

ended up buying some racing brake et800(front) and et700(rear)

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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 12:25 PM
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In a perfect world it would be best to have two sets of pads. I don't know much about the others, but Hawks HP+ works well. They can be a bit rough on the rotors for around town driving, but will give back a lot more on the track compared to the HPS.
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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Carbotech XP-10s and Racign Brake ET-800s are both great for balanced street and track pads. I've been in cars with both and both feels great. I'm currently on the ET-800s.
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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anyone have an input about the pf97's or the project mu level max 900 as a track pad?

thanks guys for the input btw
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 02:21 PM
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Racing Brake FTW ! !
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 02:22 PM
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I hate my project mu ones. They are noisy as hell even during my first brake period when first starting to drive when they wet and cold. They also have had a negative impact on my brand new DBA rotors.

Hawks did not get the job done for me, but they were better than the Pmus that I have now

I will be trying the Ferodo next time.
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 04:50 PM
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I do not recommend the Ferodo DS2500's for track use. I had to increase my braking zones significantly throughout the day with those pads around Sebring due to fade. I would recommend HT-10's or RacingBrake for track use.
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 05:01 PM
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EBC Yellow stuffs are pretty good all around pads leaning slightly to the track side.
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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You should post this in the motorsports section




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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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The RacingBrake ET-800 is a great multi use compound. Pete
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 06:51 PM
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every pad is a trade off, wear aka longevity v effectiveness aka torque then you want to throw in another variable street and track all around. good luck but the pads you end up with will only be mediocre at everything. get 2 sets 1 for track 1 for street they take a total of 15 minutes to change out once the wheels are pulled.
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by cfdfireman1
every pad is a trade off, wear aka longevity v effectiveness aka torque then you want to throw in another variable street and track all around. good luck but the pads you end up with will only be mediocre at everything. get 2 sets 1 for track 1 for street they take a total of 15 minutes to change out once the wheels are pulled.
Ding ding. It's been covered a bajillion times. There is no good DD/track pad. If you're going to spend the money to own an Evo and track it, you can afford 2 sets of pads.
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 11:06 PM
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you sir are correct^^(doh!!!)I should have thought about my questions more before I made this thread thanks for everyones input!!!!!sorry I'm a bit noob to tracking so I wanna get a decent/good brake setup so I wanted some opinions
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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You should post this in the motorsports section




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I got enough info so I'm good brutha maybe I'll hit you up next time for advice and what not haha

I'll probably go with:
pf97's, pf01's or racing brake et800 or pmu level max 900 or 999 or w/e its called for the track then some hawk hps for the street
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 06:54 AM
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PF97s work fine for me on the track (using street tires), but be aware that the brake dust is a major pain to remove if you let sit on the car/wheels. I would suggest bringing a wash bucket to the track with you, and quickly wash off the dust before you go home. Also, while you can drive the PF97 to and from the track, they don't stop super well when they are cold. I would not suggest them for DD use.
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