Brake Pad help!

aahko_kord · 06-11-2019, 06:17 PM

I’m currently running the stock setup with Motul dot4 fluid and stainless brake lines. I’m starting to get into tracking and I need a recommendation for street/track pads. Looking for a pad that’s low noise for daily driving but still suitable for spirited driving and occasional track use. I was considering maybe the hawk HPS pads or the HP+ pads but open to any other recommendations. Thanks!

warp10 · 06-11-2019, 10:07 PM

Freodo DS2500

Good pad.

roastbeef · 06-11-2019, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by aahko_kord

I’m currently running the stock setup with Motul dot4 fluid and stainless brake lines. I’m starting to get into tracking and I need a recommendation for street/track pads. Looking for a pad that’s low noise for daily driving but still suitable for spirited driving and occasional track use. I was considering maybe the hawk HPS pads or the HP+ pads but open to any other recommendations. Thanks!

are you handy enough to swap pads for the track day?

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Originally Posted by warp10

Freodo DS2500

Good pad.

yes, good pads. you can also swap along the ferodo line without pad deposit issues.

aahko_kord · 06-11-2019, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

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Originally Posted by aahko_kord

I’m currently running the stock setup with Motul dot4 fluid and stainless brake lines. I’m starting to get into tracking and I need a recommendation for street/track pads. Looking for a pad that’s low noise for daily driving but still suitable for spirited driving and occasional track use. I was considering maybe the hawk HPS pads or the HP+ pads but open to any other recommendations. Thanks!

are you handy enough to swap pads for the track day?

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Originally Posted by warp10

Freodo DS2500

Good pad.

yes, good pads. you can also swap along the ferodo line without pad deposit issues.

I can swap pads if necessary but I prefer not to as I am new to tracking and I don't want to buy separate pads for street and track yet.

roastbeef · 06-12-2019, 12:53 AM

Ds2500's then. and if you're tracking at laguna, bring stuff just in case you have to change them.

Montaver · 06-12-2019, 06:46 AM

PFC Z-Rated. I ran them double duty for a while with SRF fluid, great pads. Never noticed any fade with Michelin PS4S, but for stickier tires you would want a proper track pad. Also depends if your running tracks that are heavy on braking, and what your style is. I did 4 track days on the Z-Rated and probably 3k street miles and they still had plenty of life left. I recently moved to PFC 11's which are fantastic too, they definitely make some noise on the street but its tolerable.

Bartledoo · 06-13-2019, 12:46 AM

My PFC08s actually aren't that loud during casual street driving as long as I don't put too many street miles on between my weekly track days. I've also subconsciously adapted to the pressure ranges which cause squeal. I imagine spirited street driving would be quite...squealy.

Rassilon · 06-13-2019, 01:24 PM

Ds2500 + srf is the best dual purpose set up in terms of ability to handle track heat

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Montaver Lieutenant Colonel 2181 Rep 1,663 Posts Drives: G87 M2 & M340i LCI Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	PFC Z-Rated. I ran them double duty for a while with SRF fluid, great pads. Never noticed any fade with Michelin PS4S, but for stickier tires you would want a proper track pad. Also depends if your running tracks that are heavy on braking, and what your style is. I did 4 track days on the Z-Rated and probably 3k street miles and they still had plenty of life left. I recently moved to PFC 11's which are fantastic too, they definitely make some noise on the street but its tolerable.
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