OEM Sport Brakes vs XP8 vs XP10

Island_370 · 12-30-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mkdiehl

Ok..so maybe another newby question....what is the process of changing the pads back and forth for track sessions? I have changed pads on my motorcycles but never attempted on a car....I am assuming it's the same but not sure. Is it as easy as prying apart the calipers and swapping pads or are there more difficulties involved?

If it just takes removing some wheels and popping out some pads, maybe I can just switch back and forth?

If you have the sport brakes, it should be that simple---haven't changed mine yet, but looked them over. Just pull the bridge bolts, spread the pads and lift out from the top. Very simple.

vipor · 12-30-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Island_370

If you have the sport brakes, it should be that simple---haven't changed mine yet, but looked them over. Just pull the bridge bolts, spread the pads and lift out from the top. Very simple.

so you don't actually have to remove the calipers? just lift the car and remove the wheels then 2 bolts and you're done?

do tracks usually have equipment to facilitate this?

Island_370 · 12-30-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

so you don't actually have to remove the calipers? just lift the car and remove the wheels then 2 bolts and you're done?

do tracks usually have equipment to facilitate this?

#1. Looks that easy to me. But again, I haven't tried. There is a spring clip that might take a few extra seconds to place, but looks that simple.

#2 Not sure where you are going, but every track I have been to I needed to bring my own tools. I normally I change into track pads at home and then drive to the track. But I always have a few critical tools with me.....
Jack & jack stand
tools to remove tires
tools/fluids to bleed brakes
tools to change brake pads
Coolant
Glass cleaner
Rubbermaid tub to keep it all in if it rains. Or a tarp to wrap it up.

I instruct for the Audi club. If you go to an Audi event with my "home" chapter, I would say come with no tools. Someone will help you. Then you will know what you need for the next event. I can't comment on open lapping formats (Hooked on Driving, etc).

vipor · 12-30-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Island_370

Not sure where you are going, but every track I have been to I needed to bring my own tools. I normally I change into track pads at home and then drive to the track. But I always have a few critical tools with me.....
Jack & jack stand
tools to remove tires
tools/fluids to bleed brakes
tools to change brake pads
Coolant
Glass cleaner
Rubbermaid tub to keep it all in if it rains.

good thinkin lincoln. guess i'll be getting a tub for all that crap soon. the HPDE i'm going to isn't part of my ZClub or anything so I won't know anyone. i'll be prepared on my own

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