SMF (Street Modified FWD) What are you using for Pads/ Rotors?
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What are you using for Pads/ Rotors?
It's time for some off season maintenance, and I need new rotors and pads.
I've done fairly well this year in SM and want to keep pace next season.
EBC Greens are on now... I switched to them shortly after I got the car and before I started AutoX. They've served me pretty well, but I'd like to try something else. Something with a little more bite.
I was thinking of trying the Hawk HPS or the Blues?
Is anyone using these? What are you opinions?
Also, I haven't any idea about rotors. Is it good enough to chew through a new set of stockers as it seems they are less expensive than good pads? Or should I opt for somethign a little better?
TIA,
Keith
I've done fairly well this year in SM and want to keep pace next season.
EBC Greens are on now... I switched to them shortly after I got the car and before I started AutoX. They've served me pretty well, but I'd like to try something else. Something with a little more bite.
I was thinking of trying the Hawk HPS or the Blues?
Is anyone using these? What are you opinions?
Also, I haven't any idea about rotors. Is it good enough to chew through a new set of stockers as it seems they are less expensive than good pads? Or should I opt for somethign a little better?
TIA,
Keith
#2
I'm still running stock rotors, so I can't help you there.
I have Ferodo D2500 pads which I like alot. They have decent cold bite and great heat tolerance. They work well on the street (they're a bit noisy, but that doesn't bother me) and did very well on the autocross course. They'll also stand up to a track day with minimal fade. They don't destroy rotors.
I'd buy them again.
I have Ferodo D2500 pads which I like alot. They have decent cold bite and great heat tolerance. They work well on the street (they're a bit noisy, but that doesn't bother me) and did very well on the autocross course. They'll also stand up to a track day with minimal fade. They don't destroy rotors.
I'd buy them again.
#3
I would say that the HP+ pads would be better than the HPS for autocross, although they do make noise and dust, they are a more agressive pad than the HPS, but they still work great at low temps.
The blues might not work too well for autocross, being a full race pad, they need lots of heat to bite, I've never used them for autocrossing, but I'm guessing that they wouldn't stop the car very well at all for short autocross type runs.
Jason
#4
I would say that the HP+ pads would be better than the HPS for autocross, although they do make noise and dust, they are a more agressive pad than the HPS, but they still work great at low temps.
The blues might not work too well for autocross, being a full race pad, they need lots of heat to bite, I've never used them for autocrossing, but I'm guessing that they wouldn't stop the car very well at all for short autocross type runs.
Jason
The blues might not work too well for autocross, being a full race pad, they need lots of heat to bite, I've never used them for autocrossing, but I'm guessing that they wouldn't stop the car very well at all for short autocross type runs.
Jason
#5
Are you looking for a pad to run only for autocross use, or are you looking to run these all the time on the street also?
Jason
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I've used the Power Slot rotors and Ferrodo 2500s for several years (2 different cars) and found them up to the task for auto-x and street.
Noticeable improvement over the EBC greens and stock rotors that I had for my first brake "upgrade".
They also did pretty well at couple of track days (but time on track wasn't over 20 minutes at any time).
I've always used ATE brake fluid (blue or yellow).
Noticeable improvement over the EBC greens and stock rotors that I had for my first brake "upgrade".
They also did pretty well at couple of track days (but time on track wasn't over 20 minutes at any time).
I've always used ATE brake fluid (blue or yellow).
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At the Dragon, and other twisty courses where the car is pushed really hard, my brakes don't appear to be as hot as others seem to get, and my car is usually the fastest if traffic allows.
Also have never noticed them going away.
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Been using (and doing well with)
Cryo treated Powerslot rotors front and rear
Ferrodo DS2500 pads front and rear
Used originally for track/driving school/autocross/street
Now used for daily driving and monthly autocross.
Works fine, no noises, moderate brake dust- not severe
Don't forget the upgraded brake fluid.
Cryo rotors not necessary but are more durable for track use.
Avoid drilled rotors when you can- more potential for micro cracks with overheating- OK for street/shows/autocross most likely.
Cryo treated Powerslot rotors front and rear
Ferrodo DS2500 pads front and rear
Used originally for track/driving school/autocross/street
Now used for daily driving and monthly autocross.
Works fine, no noises, moderate brake dust- not severe
Don't forget the upgraded brake fluid.
Cryo rotors not necessary but are more durable for track use.
Avoid drilled rotors when you can- more potential for micro cracks with overheating- OK for street/shows/autocross most likely.
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