Best Racing Brake Pads, Rotors for 2009 370Z Sport

daisi145 · 08-03-2013, 02:37 AM

Hi all - Someone recommended that I get Carbotech or Ferodo racing brake pads for my 2009 370Z sport. I take it to the track every now and then, and the stock pads burn up in a few laps. My rotors are terribly etched and need replaced.

I want a racing pad that doesn't squeal/noise/dust too much because it will also be my daily pad. Recommendation for the specific make/model? Send me links... I'm new to this!

Also, for rotors, got a recommendation for a good slotted rotor? Same issue - must be for track and daily use.

Daisi

DEpointfive0 · 08-03-2013, 03:02 AM

You should swap pads at the track honestly

takjak2 · 08-03-2013, 09:22 AM

Swap pads. OEM on the street, Carbotech on the track.

osbornsm · 08-05-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by takjak2

Swap pads. OEM on the street, Carbotech on the track.

Hawk HP+ on the front and rear of the Z should upgrade your brakes from stock quite nicely
Motul 600 Brake Fluid

Sh0velMan · 08-05-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

Hawk HP+ on the front and rear of the Z should upgrade your brakes from stock quite nicely
Motul 600 Brake Fluid

Hope you like buying rotors!

osbornsm · 08-05-2013, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

Hope you like buying rotors!

Didn't think HP+ were that bad on rotors??

Sh0velMan · 08-05-2013, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

Didn't think HP+ were that bad on rotors??

The few reports I've read on them for this car says they ate them alive.

Just third hand subjective data.

mdxj · 08-03-2013, 01:53 PM

You wont find a quiet, low dust pad that can handle a lot of heart. If you are serious at the track, your brakes will be able to hit 900*+ very quickly and street pads will be fading at the point. I swap mine out at home the night before and deal with the dust and noise on the drive to and from the track. My favorite street pad so far is the carbotech 1512, but it is not suitable for track use. Tracked them once just so I could see what they were like when pushed. After a couple mins they were starting to fade but it was very gradual and easy to control. Carbotech has them listed from ambient to 800*. Their AX6 is on my short list since I track on street tires. As for rotors, DBA seems to be pretty popular but I have no experience with them.

chrisbeltre · 08-04-2013, 03:30 AM

I have EBC red stuff on stock rotors. I changed my brake fluid to motul 660 and I have the SS lines. I've taken the car 3 times to the Nurburgring. I hot laped it the last time with no brake issues what so ever.

daisi145 · 08-05-2013, 12:23 PM

I literally can't swap them. I live outside the United States in an apartment building with nowhere to take tires on/off, let alone brakes. Mechanics aren't allow to operate inside the city I live in, so I have to drive 30 minutes opposite direction from the track to get them swapped. And I'd have to pay to have it done every time. No way.

I just need a brake pad that is better than the stock pads. I don't race the car super hard, but the heat here is often 110 degrees, so I have to get something better.

If swapping is not an option, what do you recommend?

JARblue · 08-05-2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by daisi145

I want a racing pad that doesn't squeal/noise/dust too much because it will also be my daily pad.

If you can't swap pads, there is no solution that will give you track-worthy performance and conform to your requirements above. If you are experienced on the track, even if you don't track often, you should probably suck it up for noise/dust during DD use and go with a track oriented pad. Although a good compromise might be to change pads at your shop a few days before the track event and then swap back after the event.

BuckeyeZ · 08-09-2013, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

you should probably suck it up for noise/dust during DD use and go with a track oriented pad.

In my experience, most track pads require heat in them for them to work properly. When I have used my track pads driving to/from the track, I experience much longer stopping distances. I would caution against using a track pad for DD.

JARblue · 08-26-2013, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BuckeyeZ

In my experience, most track pads require heat in them for them to work properly. When I have used my track pads driving to/from the track, I experience much longer stopping distances. I would caution against using a track pad for DD.

You're absolutely right. I didn't mean an all out racing pad for DD. But if you have to pick one pad for both track and DD, I would pick one that leans more towards track use. Your tolerances are a lot tighter at the track when pushing the car, and I'd rather not put my car into the wall because of brake fade. It is a balance that each individual has to consider based on their ability at the track and the amount of track time vs street time.

Sh0velMan · 08-26-2013, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BuckeyeZ

In my experience, most track pads require heat in them for them to work properly. When I have used my track pads driving to/from the track, I experience much longer stopping distances. I would caution against using a track pad for DD.

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Originally Posted by JARblue

You're absolutely right. I didn't mean an all out racing pad for DD. But if you have to pick one pad for both track and DD, I would pick one that leans more towards track use. Your tolerances are a lot tighter at the track when pushing the car, and I'd rather not put my car into the wall because of brake fade. It is a balance that each individual has to consider based on their ability at the track and the amount of track time vs street time.

Totally depends on the car and the pad.

My RC6 are a pretty hardcore track pad but they bite just as hard when cold as I could possibly want.

That said, I've never driven with them in the winter, so I really don't know how they'd be below 60-70 degrees for the first few stops, YMMV.

CFZ · 08-07-2013, 02:55 PM

Project Mu Clubracers. Long story short: I tested a bunch of different kinds I swear by these.

08-03-2013, 02:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
daisi145 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: US Posts: 29 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	Best Racing Brake Pads, Rotors for 2009 370Z Sport Hi all - Someone recommended that I get Carbotech or Ferodo racing brake pads for my 2009 370Z sport. I take it to the track every now and then, and the stock pads burn up in a few laps. My rotors are terribly etched and need replaced. I want a racing pad that doesn't squeal/noise/dust too much because it will also be my daily pad. Recommendation for the specific make/model? Send me links... I'm new to this! Also, for rotors, got a recommendation for a good slotted rotor? Same issue - must be for track and daily use. Daisi

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DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	You should swap pads at the track honestly __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

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takjak2 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 1,922 Drives: Legit Racecar 370Z Rep Power: 143	Swap pads. OEM on the street, Carbotech on the track. osbornsm likes this. __________________ Mods \| Stuff \| Things \| Seat Time \| Nismo facebook.com/TeamSparrowSpeed

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mdxj Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: OKC Posts: 290 Drives: 09 Nismo, 98 Jeep XJ Rep Power: 14	You wont find a quiet, low dust pad that can handle a lot of heart. If you are serious at the track, your brakes will be able to hit 900+ very quickly and street pads will be fading at the point. I swap mine out at home the night before and deal with the dust and noise on the drive to and from the track. My favorite street pad so far is the carbotech 1512, but it is not suitable for track use. Tracked them once just so I could see what they were like when pushed. After a couple mins they were starting to fade but it was very gradual and easy to control. Carbotech has them listed from ambient to 800. Their AX6 is on my short list since I track on street tires. As for rotors, DBA seems to be pretty popular but I have no experience with them. __________________ '09 370 base - RIP '09 370 Nismo - New track car

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daisi145 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: US Posts: 29 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	I literally can't swap them. I live outside the United States in an apartment building with nowhere to take tires on/off, let alone brakes. Mechanics aren't allow to operate inside the city I live in, so I have to drive 30 minutes opposite direction from the track to get them swapped. And I'd have to pay to have it done every time. No way. I just need a brake pad that is better than the stock pads. I don't race the car super hard, but the heat here is often 110 degrees, so I have to get something better. If swapping is not an option, what do you recommend?

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