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Tedmeister · 07-19-2023, 10:57 AM

Looking for some input on my brake situation. This is a track only car that
now weighs 2750 lbs without fuel or driver. It has been a several year
project, and is finally running without having mechanical or electrical issues
when I get to the track. Car came with Hawk pads and the Akebono calipers.
There is no ABS so the Hawk pads had very little pedal travel from 0 to 100%
and consequently front lock up. I had to brake late and really ease the brakes.
There was no brake ducting and no squealing. I went to Project Mu Club sport
pads (I liked them on my S2000 with AP racing calipers). Much better brake feel, but pads squealed like crazy and I did have drop off in braking capability.
Installed brake ducting and sanded the glaze off pads and rotors. I have OEM rotors. Same thing next track day. Went to G-Loc R-12 for the front.
Squealing came back, with half the volume, but no drop off in capability.
Also my wheels get so hot that I lose my weights that balance the wheels.
Is all that normal? What remedies should I start with?

07-19-2023, 10:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tedmeister Base Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 68 Drives: 12 M6 Rep Power: 6776	brake squealing Looking for some input on my brake situation. This is a track only car that now weighs 2750 lbs without fuel or driver. It has been a several year project, and is finally running without having mechanical or electrical issues when I get to the track. Car came with Hawk pads and the Akebono calipers. There is no ABS so the Hawk pads had very little pedal travel from 0 to 100% and consequently front lock up. I had to brake late and really ease the brakes. There was no brake ducting and no squealing. I went to Project Mu Club sport pads (I liked them on my S2000 with AP racing calipers). Much better brake feel, but pads squealed like crazy and I did have drop off in braking capability. Installed brake ducting and sanded the glaze off pads and rotors. I have OEM rotors. Same thing next track day. Went to G-Loc R-12 for the front. Squealing came back, with half the volume, but no drop off in capability. Also my wheels get so hot that I lose my weights that balance the wheels. Is all that normal? What remedies should I start with?