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chendaxian888 06-29-2022 04:12 AM

first track day
 
my brake melted
should i spray some water between sections?
my oil temp get to 270 if I push it , i thinl its too high, what should I do?
I am runing 10w40 with z1 oil pan and fi 34 raw oil cooler
now I am changing my brake pad, rotor and oil to endless

SS_Firehawk 06-29-2022 07:32 AM

No need to change your rotors. Ensure fluid is rated from 590F or higher.
You should definitely only use a race pad that can sustain performance in the 1000-1300F heat range.
F.I. uses -8AN lines and fittings. -10AN might show slight improvement, but running those temps is common even with a 34 row.

danegrey 06-29-2022 08:19 AM

Ensure fluid is rated from 590F or higher. - I use MOTUL 660 RPF, haven't had a problem, others use different.
You should definitely only use a race pad that can sustain performance in the 1000-1300F heat range. - I haven't used ENDLESS, but I run carbotech brake pads XP10 front / XP8 Rear
F.I. uses -8AN lines and fittings. -10AN might show slight improvement, but running those temps is common even with a 34 row. - Might want to look into a braking cooling kit

Which track did you have your first track day at?

thekinn 06-29-2022 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chendaxian888 (Post 4026851)
my brake melted
should i spray some water between sections?

I don't know what you mean by spray water between sections, but I'm going to guess No.

chendaxian888 06-30-2022 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thekinn (Post 4026882)
I don't know what you mean by spray water between sections, but I'm going to guess No.

on rotor to cool it down

danegrey 06-30-2022 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thekinn (Post 4026882)
I don't know what you mean by spray water between sections, but I'm going to guess No.

:iagree:

cv129 06-30-2022 10:00 AM

You need brake cooling...via air flow, NOT splashing cold water...

https://www.z1motorsports.com/z1-pro...t-p-21496.html

Get yourself an infrared temp gun and log the rotor temps before and after the brake cooling ducts, you should see a difference.

Rotor is not your problem (unless they are cracking or warping).

EBC yellow shouldn't be a that big of a problem...it's certainly not a full track pad, but they should do the job if you know how to manage it. I imagine you were going balls-to-the-wall Max Verstappen qualifying lap type of driving. Rusty had tracked with them and didn't have any issue.

I think it'll be a great benefit for you to develop more feel and mechanical sympathy for your car.

For context: car in question has TP + Exhaust + tuned. Manual, 3.9 FD and 265/285 tire combo. KW V3 and SPL arms. EBC yellow and SS line. etc...

Rusty 06-30-2022 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chendaxian888 (Post 4026884)
on rotor to cool it down

Kiss those rotors good-bye.

Rusty 06-30-2022 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chendaxian888 (Post 4026851)
my brake melted
should i spray some water between sections?
my oil temp get to 270 if I push it , i thinl its too high, what should I do?
I am runing 10w40 with z1 oil pan and fi 34 raw oil cooler
now I am changing my brake pad, rotor and oil to endless

Learn how to drive. Sometimes you have to go slow to go faster.

chendaxian888 07-01-2022 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danegrey (Post 4026857)
Ensure fluid is rated from 590F or higher. - I use MOTUL 660 RPF, haven't had a problem, others use different.
You should definitely only use a race pad that can sustain performance in the 1000-1300F heat range. - I haven't used ENDLESS, but I run carbotech brake pads XP10 front / XP8 Rear
F.I. uses -8AN lines and fittings. -10AN might show slight improvement, but running those temps is common even with a 34 row. - Might want to look into a braking cooling kit

Which track did you have your first track day at?

edge canyon

danegrey 07-01-2022 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chendaxian888 (Post 4026936)
edge canyon

Rusty has a point about going slow to go fast, it is really a learning event.
question from me, is what type of prep did you do for it..
did you review YouTube, to get an idea of the line...

I reviewed YouTube to get an idea of what Nelson Ledges Road Coarse was about... it did help....

what type of event was this, was it an SCCA Track Night?
Were you on your own?
Do you sim race?

yea, I know lots of questions


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