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SeattleLion · 04-20-2011, 05:47 PM

I have read hundreds of posts supposedly about brake pads. Most of the discussions center around some pads being too aggressive for road use - too much noise and dust, ect.

My question is fairly simple. I am running factory pads and completed my first track day. When I pulled in the paddock you could smell my brakes a hundred feet away from the car. I can only imagine what will happen as I learn to go faster and brake harder.

I have already replaced the brake lines with teflon/stainless and the fluid with AP Racing DOT 5.1, so the risk of boiling has been reduced.

In all my reading, the only recommendation I saw for pads that are good for both highway and track use came from a sponser selling that particular pad.

It would be great to get some info from member who actually use the same pads on the street and track as to what is a good choice. Another question I haven't found answered is what mileage can be expected with the pads for both road and track use? I realize no one can really predict it, but some sense would be great.

I have also seen thrreads about grease to use between shims and pads and calipers. Nissan in the service manual specifies copper grease. I read that some use a ceramic extra-high temperature grease. Some guidance there would be very helpful.

04-20-2011, 05:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
SeattleLion Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 226 Drives: '13 Mustang GT Prem. Rep Power: 234	Road and Track brake pads I have read hundreds of posts supposedly about brake pads. Most of the discussions center around some pads being too aggressive for road use - too much noise and dust, ect. My question is fairly simple. I am running factory pads and completed my first track day. When I pulled in the paddock you could smell my brakes a hundred feet away from the car. I can only imagine what will happen as I learn to go faster and brake harder. I have already replaced the brake lines with teflon/stainless and the fluid with AP Racing DOT 5.1, so the risk of boiling has been reduced. In all my reading, the only recommendation I saw for pads that are good for both highway and track use came from a sponser selling that particular pad. It would be great to get some info from member who actually use the same pads on the street and track as to what is a good choice. Another question I haven't found answered is what mileage can be expected with the pads for both road and track use? I realize no one can really predict it, but some sense would be great. I have also seen thrreads about grease to use between shims and pads and calipers. Nissan in the service manual specifies copper grease. I read that some use a ceramic extra-high temperature grease. Some guidance there would be very helpful.