Brake Pads and Rotors

[dsE28535]

What brands do you Club Racers or avid track/driving school guys use for Brake Rotors and Bake Pads?

[nondescript]

Rotors: OEM full stock blanks... No slotted or crossdrilled smancy pantsy stuff... not worth the money.

Pads: I'm currently on a Carbotech kick... I'd probably go with the panther plus for introductory track use as long as you can live with a bit of dust and noise...

The Bobcat compound is a street and AutoX compound that would work for light track use. The Friction Coefficient (Mu) is 0.50-0.55 and a temp range of ambient up to about 900F.

The Panther Plus compound is good for AutoX or moderate track use. It can be used on the street. However, with an aggressive compound like this, dust and noise can be expected. The Mu is 0.54-0.56 with a temp range of about 150-1250F.

The Panther XP is a race compound friction material designed for track use. It is not recommended for use on the street. This pad will withstand prolonged use on the race track without fading. The Mu is a lofty 0.58-0.60 and the temp range is from 250 all the way up to a scorching 1350F.

Just realize that they mean it when they have a temp range starting at 150deg... It won't bite much below that... So warm up your brakes before you need em' if daily driving something more aggressive than the bobcats.

[philsans5]

I would recommend cryotreated rotors, I haven't warped a disc yet, and they last forever. 5 seasons, I'm changing them this year out of fear. and I use performance friction, but track use only.

[dsE28535]

I've heard of them...kinda expensive? But worth it I'm sure. Performance Friction works well w/ E36 and E46...that I know, I haven't looked to see if they have an application for E28s, but I can get Hawks at cost and recently put the Blue compound pads on the front and left them on for the street...bad idea/mistake...I "had" ATE Power Slot rotors, after I had left the pads on for TWO weeks doing my normal daily driving, the "Powe Slots" were GONE! Hence the reason for my question. I have two track weekends coming up, this weekend and next, obviously the powerslots were not a good idea to leave on for the up coming track events so I just ordered a plain set of Brembos to replace them for now since it was such short notice. Has anyone else had this problem with the Hawk Blue compound (street or track)???

[e30man]

i think my padgid hp are perfect for street and track. dont fade and work at any temp can lock at 80+ mph with my autox tires. stock rotors and calipers and only 80$ for the whole car.