Does anyone have a dedicated set of brake pads they use solely for track days? I have my Hawk street pads which are fine but I have been wondering about getting a set of EBC Yellows and only using them for the track where the brakes will be used way heavier than regular street cruising.

 

Not a bad idea, I wouldn't bother replacing them until you find the stock pads are actually failing you. It must be a pretty high speed circuit...

 

option 1:swap to performance pads, like ebc green or red and retain stock brake hardware, but i heard red stuff recommends new rotors or it will squeal on some cars.



option 2:Stainless steel brake lines..more firm feel and less mushiness from the brake pedal.



option 3:bigger rotor & caliper swap..using oe components from other hyundai's may be a alternative to pricey BBBK's..but it also add's a considerable increase in weight and noticeably slower acceleration since the axles have to turn a heavier rotor



also keep in mind that front tire lockup will be more evident for cars with strong modified brakes..especially in the wet..so dont use cheap gripless tire's especially with a poor UTQG rating.."traction AA" is recommended.

 

Option 4: do nothing

cost: free



I've tracked my X3 a few times, and had zero problems with brake fade. Until firewalling the brake pedal doesn't lock up all fours, you're fine. Save the cash money for other things.

 

steel..what pads YOU riding on?

 

Whatever pleb $30 brake pads that came with the car, they actually work fine. You'd have to be doing lots of laps of a high speed circuit to actually smoke the brakes on an accent.

 

My LC2 boiled the friction material and delaminated the brake pads with performance (non-race) pads at a lapping day on a short course.



In the wet on a long course I burned through a new set of pads (non-performance) down to metal on metal in 4 laps...in the wet.



My solution is a Wilwood BBK with the quick swap Dynalite calipers. Pull a pin, remove street pads, replace with track pads, replace pin.

 

What the hell man?? Your driving style isn't that far different from mine, how is there such a difference in results?







I guess the track I use is only approximately one mile long. If you have long straights and lots of laps then I guess you could cook pads.

 

Pad damage:









Delaminated friction material





I brake very late and very hard.



This damage was after seven 15 minute sessions on this track:

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsZf2xHzYZY&list=UU7N0YZTBdJBeEG9gnr-7RxQ[/media]

 

hey floyd, u ever thought of routing some duct hose to the calipers to cool them down?



with brakes broiled to a crisp charr, i'd be compelled to install a aftermarket tpms kit on the wheels to keep the air pressure in the tires in check..heat from brakes to wheel+ heatsink effect onto the tires..overinflated compromised tire contact patch.