Brake Pads
05-21-2011, 01:35 PM
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Brake Pads
After running several track days I have come to realize the limited potential of the stock brakes on my 01 turbo, however seeing that a full brake upgrade is no where in its future I've been looking for pads that are more track oriented. Any ideas?
05-21-2011, 05:39 PM
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I use exactly the same setup as Larry. I change them to stock after track days. I had my shop disable the brake wear sensors. Changing them out let's me inspect pads, tires, adjust the front pss10's, and bleed the brakes.
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05-25-2011, 01:26 PM
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I personally have the PFC01 front and back and use SRF with OEM rotors. Zero fade at Watkins Glen.
I haven't used a ton of track pads, previously only used Hawk HT-10's. There is a thread on renntrack where several guys think the PFC pads are best for HPDE. I think they are a little bit cheaper too.
I haven't used a ton of track pads, previously only used Hawk HT-10's. There is a thread on renntrack where several guys think the PFC pads are best for HPDE. I think they are a little bit cheaper too.
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05-26-2011, 02:37 AM
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ATE is a good fluid, but as you create more friction, which these pads and other suggestions help you do. You need a higher temp fluid to prevent boiling of the fluid. Weight and power can play a role in building heat too. Boiling leads to soft pedals that need to be pumped to maintain good pedal pressure. Motul, SRF, PROSPEED are good choices as higher temp fluids, often used by pro teams and dedicated track rats! Chuck
05-26-2011, 08:23 AM
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The key is not just the obvious (pads and fluid) but more importantly COOLING.
I run the PFC06 in front and PFC01 in rear with SRF fluid. However, I was losing my brakes (fade) about 15 minutes into a session until I went with 6pot fronts and cup cooling ducts. If you are going to track this car and do it with heavy braking you need at a minimum the cup ducts. This car is VERY heavy and without great cooling you can overheat the brakes very easily.
I have zero fade now
I run the PFC06 in front and PFC01 in rear with SRF fluid. However, I was losing my brakes (fade) about 15 minutes into a session until I went with 6pot fronts and cup cooling ducts. If you are going to track this car and do it with heavy braking you need at a minimum the cup ducts. This car is VERY heavy and without great cooling you can overheat the brakes very easily.
I have zero fade now
