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Old 05-21-2013, 06:26 PM
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Do your brakes look like this after your sessions??

Then yeah - you have crummy pads. That happened to me at the end of my second session at the Glen, at my very first track day in '08. I went over to a full race pad after that - Hawk DTC70's up front, and stockers out back. Never had a problem again. Oh yeah, I use Super Blue fluid...
 
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Do your brakes look like this after your sessions??

Then yeah - you have crummy pads. That happened to me at the end of my second session at the Glen, at my very first track day in '08. I went over to a full race pad after that - Hawk DTC70's up front, and stockers out back. Never had a problem again. Oh yeah, I use Super Blue fluid...
they certainly looked similar! Especially im seeing some buildup in the slots which is exactly what happened to me
 
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Good luck with Super Blue. Just doesn't hold up as well as the Motul, some people get by with it, but I've yet to see anyone switch from Motul to SuperBlue. I've seen more people than I can count switch from SuperBlue to Motul and never look back. There's a reason for that....
 
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We sell the pre bedded pads too. We have found the best rotor is a stock type replacement rotor with no drilling or slots. It last the longest and isn't too expensive at 66.89 each. You can check them out here http://www.sneed4speed.com/products/...ake-rotor.html
 
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Originally Posted by S-Driver
Hawk DTC70's up front, and stockers out back. Never had a problem again. Oh yeah, I use Super Blue fluid...
Similar here: DTC-70's up front in Outlaw 2000 calipers, HP+ in the rear.

Two or Three track weekends from the DTC-70's. The HP+ in the rear last 10 to 12 track weekends.
 
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Similar here: DTC-70's up front in Outlaw 2000 calipers, HP+ in the rear.

Two or Three track weekends from the DTC-70's. The HP+ in the rear last 10 to 12 track weekends.

Yeah, I have HP+'s as we'll but went back to stock. Both work well...
 
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To sum it all up.

1) Use track worthy pads.
2) Use fresh "high temp" fluid (Ate or Motul, etc.).
3) Remove dust shields behind rotors for a bit more cooling.
4) SS braided lines for added safety and better pedal feel.
5) Add brake cooling ducts (as you already have).
6) Run pads that have at least half thickness or more left on them. This tends to insulate the calipers from heat generated.
7) If you still experience heat related issues, consider a big brake kit. The larger disc will allow for an increased "heat sink" to help dissipate heat.
 

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How have your brakes been doing in the last 7 years??😁
 
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