I was just Googling some stuff and ran accross these. Brake pads are on my list for the "recommended" upgrades needed to do the occasional track day as has been discussed on the forums.
I had Brembo GT BBK on my Supra and G35 and both used Ferodo pads. I used them for daily use and about 2-3 track days a year on both cars. They were always great in terms of performance at track days. They never faded or had any issues. On the street they never squeeled or were unusually dusty. I'll have to go back and see what series they were but I just wanted to throw this out there so others would know they were an option. One of my buddies is an engineer at Brembo USA and it's what he recomended for me all the time (for my type of use).
I ran accross them here: ***EDIT*** the site will not let me link the shop but here is the verbage
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Ferodo FCP4172H DS2500 Front Brake Pads
Fits:
2008 Infiniti G37 Sport Front (Akebono)
2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Front (Akebono)
Ferodo racing brake pads are designed for low- and high-speed braking efficiency, reduced stopping distances and the consistent brake pedal feel that racing riders need — first time, every time.
Ferodo’s DS2500 racing brake pads represent a new generation of friction material that’s low in compressibility, ensuring a firm pedal while providing great disc and pad life.
As shown in the graph, the DS-2500 material has a friction level of approximately 0.50 which remains constant at any speed and at any temperature that the brake system is working at.
These pads were developed with characteristics that make them perfect for track days, including a consistent coefficient of friction (0.50) at any temperature, providing very predictable braking and great pedal modulation.
Combined with low wheel dusting and good noise characteristics, this product is the brake pad for the driver who needs the highest track-day braking performance.
The main characteristics of Ferodo DS2500 Pad are:
-> Race developed
-> Performs equally well on heavy and light cars
-> 20% less pad wear than competitive products
-> Minimal bedding-in. Supplied ready to use
-> Disc friendly
-> Consistent friction level with changing temperatures and speeds to give optimal pedal modulation
-> High friction level at low temperature (good cold braking)
-> High friction level at very high temperatures
-> 35% less compressibility than competitive products (racing pedal feel)
-> Less noise for increased driving comfort
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