Track pad recommendations

yaoxiao4 · 01-03-2019, 12:27 PM

winmax is really good but I haven't ran it on the Z, a lot of S2K guys run winmax w5/w6 with good success but that's a much lighter car

I run xp10/8 on the Z and sometimes I get brake fade, mostly because of shitty cooling I suppose, and for some reason there's always a bunch of debris left on my rotors every session. I'm stepping up to 12/10 and see if that helps

side note: looks like you're in the bay area, hope to see you around the tracks here! I rarely ever see Zs and Gs at track days

newbie415 · 01-03-2019, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by yaoxiao4

winmax is really good but I haven't ran it on the Z, a lot of S2K guys run winmax w5/w6 with good success but that's a much lighter car

I run xp10/8 on the Z and sometimes I get brake fade, mostly because of shitty cooling I suppose, and for some reason there's always a bunch of debris left on my rotors every session. I'm stepping up to 12/10 and see if that helps

side note: looks like you're in the bay area, hope to see you around the tracks here! I rarely ever see Zs and Gs at track days

Great to hear that winmax pads are good. I'll definitely look into them more.

Sounds like I might just make the jump and go straight for the xp12/10 combo or the winmax equivalent if you're also experiencing some brake fade (considering my car is ~300lbs heavier).

While my stock calipers were on, I had XP10s in front and they were smearing on my rotor towards the end of the session at t-hill west, but i also had tiny 12" rotors prior to the akebonos.

You're right, there aren't very many of us out in the norcal tracks!
I'll definitely come say hi if I run into you...or will you be at the svzg summit run?

yaoxiao4 · 01-03-2019, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by newbie415

Great to hear that winmax pads are good. I'll definitely look into them more.

Sounds like I might just make the jump and go straight for the xp12/10 combo or the winmax equivalent if you're also experiencing some brake fade (considering my car is ~300lbs heavier).

While my stock calipers were on, I had XP10s in front and they were smearing on my rotor towards the end of the session at t-hill west, but i also had tiny 12" rotors prior to the akebonos.

You're right, there aren't very many of us out in the norcal tracks!
I'll definitely come say hi if I run into you...or will you be at the svzg summit run?

yeah looks like carbotech smearing is common? i end up getting hella vibrations when i brake and I checked my rotors, they're not warped or anything.

I think W6 is the equivalent

I want to come to the summit event but last time I was there I almost lost my bumper because of scraping, but I will try to make it out to Livermore for food after

AlWakRa · 01-03-2019, 04:36 PM

I ran Winmax W6.5 F/R on my z with re71r, they were fantastic, bites hard, works well with little heat, and didn't fade.

Currently I use XP10/8 combo as well, very great pads and they are quieter than winmax.

Now, I am between getting XP12 F/R, MX72 F/R or winmax again. I am looking for better initial bite, and I feel it will be better for trail-braking if I got the same compound for fronts and rears.

Hotrodz · 01-03-2019, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AlWakRa

I ran Winmax W6.5 F/R on my z with re71r, they were fantastic, bites hard, works well with little heat, and didn't fade.

Currently I use XP10/8 combo as well, very great pads and they are quieter than winmax.

Now, I am between getting XP12 F/R, MX72 F/R or winmax again. I am looking for better initial bite, and I feel it will be better for trail-braking if I got the same compound for fronts and rears.

I have only heard good things about Endless brakes other than the cost lol.

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AlWakRa Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Qatar Posts: 600 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 13450	I ran Winmax W6.5 F/R on my z with re71r, they were fantastic, bites hard, works well with little heat, and didn't fade. Currently I use XP10/8 combo as well, very great pads and they are quieter than winmax. Now, I am between getting XP12 F/R, MX72 F/R or winmax again. I am looking for better initial bite, and I feel it will be better for trail-braking if I got the same compound for fronts and rears. __________________ 2010 370Z Touring Sport Pearl White 6MT Powered by: Fast Intentions - Motordyne - Stillen - OS Giken - CJ Motorsports - Mishimoto - MCA Suspension - SPL - SuperPRO - RJM - Z1 Motorsport - Zspeed - Volk My Humble Journals

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01-03-2019, 12:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
yaoxiao4 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Bay Area Posts: 320 Drives: 13 370z Black M6 Rep Power: 9	winmax is really good but I haven't ran it on the Z, a lot of S2K guys run winmax w5/w6 with good success but that's a much lighter car I run xp10/8 on the Z and sometimes I get brake fade, mostly because of shitty cooling I suppose, and for some reason there's always a bunch of debris left on my rotors every session. I'm stepping up to 12/10 and see if that helps side note: looks like you're in the bay area, hope to see you around the tracks here! I rarely ever see Zs and Gs at track days