Track day brakes

cruzthepug · 06-19-2014, 08:36 PM

I've been invited to AMP (Atlanta Motorsports Park) for a day so I guess I need to do some brake prep. This will be my first track day so I know I'll need different pads.

What else will I need to do? Rotors? Fluid?

What pads should I buy?

I also do Autocross event about once a month so I can use the pads for that as well.

I have a 2014 touring sport

quickboat · 06-19-2014, 08:43 PM

IMO, I would think unless you are a seasoned driver these cars will be plenty enough a challenge stock. Just go out have fun and hone your skills, then if you find the car wont keep up with your skills, upgrade.

synolimit · 06-19-2014, 08:54 PM

Brake fluid and pads at least. I'd do stronger fronts than rears so you don't get ice mode as bad. And search the forum for the track day guide! All the info here already.

2011 Nismo#91 · 06-20-2014, 10:27 AM

Pads and brake fluid change is a must and keep your gas tank above 1/2 if you can and the only vehicle specific things. Oh and if your oil temps start pushing 250 or so give a lap or so for it to cool off.

I am pretty sure there are quite a few posts with suggestions for track prep on this forum and the internet if you SEARCH for them.

wstar · 06-20-2014, 10:59 AM

Track Day Best Practices - MUST READ

Mike · 06-20-2014, 10:59 AM

when are you going? I'll be there tomorrow with Just Track It.

for a first timer, motul fluid and stock pads should be sufficient. If you want to upgrade the pads, go to hawk hps.

cruzthepug · 06-20-2014, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

when are you going? I'll be there tomorrow with Just Track It.

for a first timer, motul fluid and stock pads should be sufficient. If you want to upgrade the pads, go to hawk hps.

No date set. My cousin lives in Dawsonville and has a connection to use the track. He's been trying to get me over since I bought the Z

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Team_STILLEN · 06-20-2014, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

when are you going? I'll be there tomorrow with Just Track It.

for a first timer, motul fluid and stock pads should be sufficient. If you want to upgrade the pads, go to hawk hps.

I would agree with Mike. First time out you probably won't push the stock brakes past their limits. Upgrading the HPS would be a great option. When you get to the point when you are running race pads you'll want to select Similar Compounds for your street and track pads as to not contaminate the transfer layer.

speedfreek · 06-20-2014, 01:57 PM

I'd still upgrade brake fluid and pads for your first time. Especially if you are confident in your abilities and will be pushing harder as you learn throughout the session. If anything it will be some added insurance so you don't boil your fluid or ice your pads which could at the very least sideline you.

Motul RBF600 or at least 5.1 and Carbotech XP10 front and XP8 rear.

NORAIN · 06-20-2014, 04:35 PM

I did a track day 3 weeks ago at VIR and stood on my brakes at 135 the whole 2nd
two sessions, twice per lap. They were fine. I do want to upgrade before the next one though, I intend on standing on them all sessions! I think an oil cooler is the big must for the track and auto x. Especially in the hot GA summer.

cossie1600 · 06-21-2014, 02:04 AM

I have some Carbotech for sale, brand new in box, some used ones too. I am switching type

titto503 · 06-21-2014, 03:41 AM

^^^^ pm price im local norcal. thanks

synolimit · 06-21-2014, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

I have some Carbotech for sale, brand new in box, some used ones too. I am switching type

Akebono? Xp10?

cossie1600 · 06-21-2014, 01:15 PM

I have a set of brand new REAR XP8 for the sport package. I have a set of XP8 fronts with about 2 track days left on it. I Have a set of XP10 with about 2 days left on it. I also have a set of XP10 front that have one track day on it amd XP8 rear with about 40% left that I have on the car at this moment, but I might keep it for now. It depends on what the track schedule looks like.

synolimit · 06-21-2014, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

I have a set of brand new REAR XP8 for the sport package. I have a set of XP8 fronts with about 2 track days left on it. I Have a set of XP10 with about 2 days left on it. I also have a set of XP10 front that have one track day on it amd XP8 rear with about 40% left that I have on the car at this moment, but I might keep it for now. It depends on what the track schedule looks like.

I'll take the new xp8 rears.

06-19-2014, 08:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
cruzthepug Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 245 Drives: 2014 370Z Touring Rep Power: 11	Track day brakes I've been invited to AMP (Atlanta Motorsports Park) for a day so I guess I need to do some brake prep. This will be my first track day so I know I'll need different pads. What else will I need to do? Rotors? Fluid? What pads should I buy? I also do Autocross event about once a month so I can use the pads for that as well. I have a 2014 touring sport

06-19-2014, 08:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
quickboat Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: ohio Posts: 65 Drives: '14 370Z TSN M6 Rep Power: 11	IMO, I would think unless you are a seasoned driver these cars will be plenty enough a challenge stock. Just go out have fun and hone your skills, then if you find the car wont keep up with your skills, upgrade. Kaminari Kuro likes this.

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synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	Brake fluid and pads at least. I'd do stronger fronts than rears so you don't get ice mode as bad. And search the forum for the track day guide! All the info here already. __________________ 13 370z-

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wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	Track Day Best Practices - MUST READ __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	when are you going? I'll be there tomorrow with Just Track It. for a first timer, motul fluid and stock pads should be sufficient. If you want to upgrade the pads, go to hawk hps. Team_STILLEN likes this. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,401 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40569	Pads and brake fluid change is a must and keep your gas tank above 1/2 if you can and the only vehicle specific things. Oh and if your oil temps start pushing 250 or so give a lap or so for it to cool off. I am pretty sure there are quite a few posts with suggestions for track prep on this forum and the internet if you SEARCH for them.

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speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 18	I'd still upgrade brake fluid and pads for your first time. Especially if you are confident in your abilities and will be pushing harder as you learn throughout the session. If anything it will be some added insurance so you don't boil your fluid or ice your pads which could at the very least sideline you. Motul RBF600 or at least 5.1 and Carbotech XP10 front and XP8 rear. 2011 Nismo#91 likes this. __________________ Tomei\|Berk\|Takeda\|ZSpeed\|Fortune Auto\|Swift\|Eibach\|SPL\|Carbotech\|Motul\|Powertrix\|Stillen\|Aerojacket\|Z1\|Forgestar\|Enkei\|Project Kics\|Nismo Ti\|Llumar speedfreek's journal

06-20-2014, 04:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
NORAIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wilmington, NC Age: 57 Posts: 323 Drives: 2011 370Z 6M SP Rep Power: 12	I did a track day 3 weeks ago at VIR and stood on my brakes at 135 the whole 2nd two sessions, twice per lap. They were fine. I do want to upgrade before the next one though, I intend on standing on them all sessions! I think an oil cooler is the big must for the track and auto x. Especially in the hot GA summer. __________________ Swift Springs\|265-305 RE-11\|Forgestar F14\|F.I. TDX S.S. 12" Res."Milled Out"\|K&N\|SPL\|Z1(34 row)oil cooler\|Z1 brake upgrade\|Hotchkis Zspeed\|Team Voodoo\|HPDEjunkie.com

06-21-2014, 02:04 AM	#11 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	I have some Carbotech for sale, brand new in box, some used ones too. I am switching type

06-21-2014, 03:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
titto503 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: SF bay area Posts: 60 Drives: 370z nismo Rep Power: 12	^^^^ pm price im local norcal. thanks

06-21-2014, 01:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	I have a set of brand new REAR XP8 for the sport package. I have a set of XP8 fronts with about 2 track days left on it. I Have a set of XP10 with about 2 days left on it. I also have a set of XP10 front that have one track day on it amd XP8 rear with about 40% left that I have on the car at this moment, but I might keep it for now. It depends on what the track schedule looks like.

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