Track brake pads,Carbotech XP10

[cossie1600]

I picked up a set of Carbotech XP10 for my Z (used them on my 350, C6, RX-8 before) four days before my track days. Installation was a snap as the 4 piston calipers made changing pads an easy job. It took me a total of 60 minutes to do all four.

Here is a picture of what the pads look like compare to the stock ones with 4000 street miles and 120 autox runs. (Pretty much dead even)


Shot at 2010-08-31

Here is what it looks like after 3 track days with about 160 track miles and 1200 street miles


Shot at 2010-08-31

As you can see, the pads are probably good for another 3-4 track days. On a high HP like the Z, this really isn't that bad. The wear rate on this car is roughly the same as my RX-8, slightly better than the C6. I do recall the 350z using more rear brakes than fronts, so I have to check the backs to make sure it is not wearing a lot faster.

I don't recommend this for the street as they make a lot of dust. Here is what my wheels look like after two track days.


Shot at 2010-08-31

These pads stop in the wet and in the cold, I just don't recommend it because of the heavy dust and what I get in the video below.

YouTube - Carbotech XP10 brakes

As far as performance, these pads are excellent as I had no hint of fade even after 4 hotlaps. The only thing you have to watch for is that these pads are super aggressive, your ABS might flip out if you use it on bumpy area. If you don't have race rubber, I actually recommend the XP8 so it doesn't bite this hard. I had a lot of problems at Pocono due to the ABS flipping out, it got a lot better at tracks that are flat and smooth. Also do prepare to give up your first session to bed these pads in. I tried to bed them on the street, but that just wasn't going to happen.