Non 'S' Box track pads?
Discussion
I'm using a non S Box set up on the cheap & cheapful track hack & using standard porker pads.
Q to those who have tracked non S Box's-
I Just wondered:
a- how the std pads had coped with track abuse
b- if anyone had upgraded.
Its not so much more effective stoppers im after, they are perhaps even too good for this application at the mo, its more the ability to cope with track abuse.
Q to those who have tracked non S Box's-
I Just wondered:
a- how the std pads had coped with track abuse
b- if anyone had upgraded.
Its not so much more effective stoppers im after, they are perhaps even too good for this application at the mo, its more the ability to cope with track abuse.
ah, finally something I can answer correctly...
I tracked my 2.7 last year and found the following:
The stock pads survived 1 track day, on the 2nd they overheated and damaged the discs - fortunately the OPC volunteered to relace the discs under warranty, something I hear they will no longer do under any circumstances.
I changed to Performance Friction Carbon Metallic 97-compound pads. These squealed like a b'std but did a far superior job in stopping the car on track. Very dusty also, so between the squealing and dust I got into the habit of changing my brakes for every track day (was doing the wheels anyway, so only added 5 mins to the process).
The pads were about £130 delivered, can't remember where from - some small company who resells. I still have em in my garage and they've got about 3/4 wear left.
My advice before you go out on track would be to replace the brake fluid first with some decent racing stuff - Castrol SRF preferrably.
I tracked my 2.7 last year and found the following:
The stock pads survived 1 track day, on the 2nd they overheated and damaged the discs - fortunately the OPC volunteered to relace the discs under warranty, something I hear they will no longer do under any circumstances.
I changed to Performance Friction Carbon Metallic 97-compound pads. These squealed like a b'std but did a far superior job in stopping the car on track. Very dusty also, so between the squealing and dust I got into the habit of changing my brakes for every track day (was doing the wheels anyway, so only added 5 mins to the process).
The pads were about £130 delivered, can't remember where from - some small company who resells. I still have em in my garage and they've got about 3/4 wear left.
My advice before you go out on track would be to replace the brake fluid first with some decent racing stuff - Castrol SRF preferrably.
I've been impressed with the standard pads on track so far. I always do a proper cooling down lap and leave the handbrake off when parked etc and touch wood they've been excellent. I asked a similar question a year or two ago on this forum. Have a search for it. As I recall, Green Stuff were recommended as alternatives to the standard. Might be worth considering since you change the wheels anyway. I decided to stay with standard because they are superb on the road but still very good on track.
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