944 race brake pad suggestions
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For those of us not allowed to upgrade calipers: Who's got the best selection of race compounds for the n/a? I'd like to stick with one manufacturer if possible, and try some different compounds. We race an ITS 944 in short races and enduros.
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I personally like and have used PF 97's for a long time (that's on the heavier turbo, but they work equally well on a NA)... while not as aggressive as some compounds, they're easy to modulate, easy on rotors, and have a long life. You'll also probably find a lot of guys who run and are very happy with the various Carbotech flavors.
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I love my KFP's... very rotor-friendly, fade-resistant...
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I just went through the same decision process....PFC does not produce a pad in 97 or 01 compound that will fit the NA 944 calipers....I would have preferred to use them as I have used them on the Cup car and they are superb....Talked with Paul Weston (Weston Motorsports) and he recommended Hawk HT-10 compound. Said they are very nice pads without the high ferro content of the Blues, which can burn and mar brake components and paint...I am running them at VIR in February
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Originally Posted by bgiere
I just went through the same decision process....PFC does not produce a pad in 97 or 01 compound that will fit the NA 944 calipers....
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I have used PF97's on other cars and they are great pads, I couldn't find a 944NA part number for them so I got Hawk Blues (front and rear). I have been happy with the performance of my Hawk Blues, the only negative is that they are pretty hard on the rotors.
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Originally Posted by DAR951
I personally like and have used PF 97's for a long time (that's on the heavier turbo, but they work equally well on a NA)... while not as aggressive as some compounds, they're easy to modulate, easy on rotors, and have a long life. You'll also probably find a lot of guys who run and are very happy with the various Carbotech flavors.
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I had Pagid Oranges on my S2. I kept getting buildup on the rotors (warping) and when I upgraded to the turbo S rotors & calipers in the front I switched to PF 97's as they seemed to be highly regarded.
I'll let you know in about 3 weeks at Roebling...
Many of the guys I run with use Hawk Blues and seem happy with them.
I'll let you know in about 3 weeks at Roebling...
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Many of the guys I run with use Hawk Blues and seem happy with them.
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Originally Posted by bgiere
Not sure if the 924 calipers are the same...It would be nice to know...maybe PFC has the pads listed for a 924 caliper part #.....
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I use Pagid Yellows (Enduro compound). So far, I like them, but I only have a couple of DE's with them.
Prior to the Pagid's, I used KFP Magnum Golds - while they were very rotor friendly, I found they wouldn't last a whole DE session (25-30 minutes) without exhibiting a little bit of brake fade.
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Prior to the Pagid's, I used KFP Magnum Golds - while they were very rotor friendly, I found they wouldn't last a whole DE session (25-30 minutes) without exhibiting a little bit of brake fade.
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Originally Posted by bgiere
Talked with Paul Weston (Weston Motorsports) and he recommended Hawk HT-10 compound. Said they are very nice pads without the high ferro content of the Blues, which can burn and mar brake components and paint...I am running them at VIR in February
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Originally Posted by Team SSR
Do you normally run the same compounds front and rear?