Brake Fade a risk for first time tracker?

brucelidat

Thanks for all the input.

I think the AMS pads will be good for me since it is my first time and I will probably be slow and cautious so I don't need something significantly better than stock other than being more fade resistant. I'm a beginner, not time attacking so i just want to have fun and be safe this time out. If I get more serious, I will probably try the xp8s for dedicated track pads. Then the AMS ones can stay on as normal street pads. I already ordered the Motul brake fluid and will be changing that before I go for sure.

I don't really know which track the course will use.

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SiRay6

You're on the right track...some members who may have more experience and are probably incredibly fast/competent on track mean well when they recommend products, but some may be overkill for your driving ability.

Some track pads may not work well in the operating temps of your driving level...some are too touchy and harder to modulate for a beginner (causing you to constantly stop earlier than you intend).

Your plan sounds like a great start. Depending on which organization you're running with, usually they will indicate the configuration...like #1, #13, #25, etc. They will usually also indicate CW (clockwise) or CCW (counter clock wise). Either way, the most important fact is that you start things off slow, try and get instruction if any is provided by the organizer, try not to drive beyond your ability (trying to push harder when someone is in your rearview mirror, or trying to keep up with a faster driver).

Learn the lines, ask questions at the download meetings (if there are any), have good etiquette (always point by and only pass with point by's). Lastly, if you feel any brake fade or any issues, just pull out and inspect the car, don't keep driving/pushing the car.j

Oh yea, don't forget to do cool down laps after each session by driving around in the parking lot (BW has a big parking lot) and allow the brakes to cool before you park/stop the car. If you come out of a hot lap and park it right away, you may end up warping your rotors (ask me how I know this). Lastly, don't pull e-brake when you park after a hot lap, park the car in gear with e brake down/off.

Have fun! Let us know how those AMS pads hold up. I wish I could do a track day soon

-Ray