Brake Pads on the Track

Bshields22 · 05-04-2016, 10:39 AM

Hey guys,

What type of feedback do you get from your brakes on the track that tell you you need to swap out your pads for new ones? I have a track day this Saturday and think I have about 1 more day left before I'll need new pads.

Thoughts?

Thanks

BGTV8 · 05-04-2016, 04:12 PM

When the pad depth remaining is the same or less than backing plate thickness, you change you pads ..... pull the wheel off and measure remaining pad depth ... it is the only safe way

Rusty · 05-04-2016, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGTV8

When the pad depth remaining is the same or less than backing plate thickness, you change you pads ..... pull the wheel off and measure remaining pad depth ... it is the only safe way

You have to eyeball the pads to see how much thickness is left. You can not tell by brake feel. Unless your pads are metal to metal. Then it's still iffy.

05-04-2016, 10:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bshields22 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2012 Black 370Z-R Rep Power: 697	Brake Pads on the Track Hey guys, What type of feedback do you get from your brakes on the track that tell you you need to swap out your pads for new ones? I have a track day this Saturday and think I have about 1 more day left before I'll need new pads. Thoughts? Thanks __________________ 308 rwhp \| 252 rwtq \| Fast Intentions CBE 18" Res \| Stillen Gen 3 CAI \| EcuTek Tune \| Stoptech Slotted Rotors and Sport Pads \| KW V3 Coilovers \| SPL Upper Control Arms & Lower Rear Arms \| Seibon CF TS Hood \| Vossen CVT \| SPC Toe bolts

05-04-2016, 04:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
BGTV8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 03350 Australia Posts: 1,503 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 29907	When the pad depth remaining is the same or less than backing plate thickness, you change you pads ..... pull the wheel off and measure remaining pad depth ... it is the only safe way Rusty likes this.

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