Brake Pad Advice?

sig11 · 09-21-2011, 05:08 PM

I've been using XP10/XP8 since my first track day. Never had an ice mode problem with (RE-11s or AD08s). Maybe I'm not engaging the brake fast/hard enough to cause it. I've also run this setup on the street without any horrible noise... until very recently.

After replacing my stock rotors with a set of PowerSlots the noise level went up 10x. It's ear piercing when I drive next to a wall or building. For an example watch the first 45 seconds of this video: Great Lakes Z Club - LaPeer Dragway 9-10-11 I've got a set of Bobcats on the way because of all this new noise.

Dust from the XP pads is THICK but I've not had any issues with damage on my stock sport wheels or the TE-37s. Maybe I'm lucky... but I neglect my car washing quite a bit (The other MI guys FORCED me to wash my car at ZdayZ : ) and have yet to see any adverse affect on my wheels from the dust.

wstar · 09-21-2011, 06:14 PM

Well, I'll be using the XP8's on slotted rotors too, which I assume is the difference factor in your noise. We'll see how it goes once I get them on and bedded.

FL 4Motion · 09-22-2011, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by sig11

I've been using XP10/XP8 since my first track day. Never had an ice mode problem with (RE-11s or AD08s). Maybe I'm not engaging the brake fast/hard enough to cause it. I've also run this setup on the street without any horrible noise... until very recently.

After replacing my stock rotors with a set of PowerSlots the noise level went up 10x. It's ear piercing when I drive next to a wall or building. For an example watch the first 45 seconds of this video: Great Lakes Z Club - LaPeer Dragway 9-10-11 I've got a set of Bobcats on the way because of all this new noise.

Dust from the XP pads is THICK but I've not had any issues with damage on my stock sport wheels or the TE-37s. Maybe I'm lucky... but I neglect my car washing quite a bit (The other MI guys FORCED me to wash my car at ZdayZ : ) and have yet to see any adverse affect on my wheels from the dust.

/\ same here, carbotech advertises that their dust is noncorrosive and so far anyway, that seems to be the case, no issues/damage with the OEM Nismo wheels and our car isn't washed on a very regular basis.

BuckeyeZ · 09-22-2011, 06:41 AM

In for updates. I am very interested in this same topic and would like to know what you decide.

ChrisSlicks · 09-22-2011, 02:26 PM

If swapping pads back and forth the CL Brakes are a good option as well. They don't require bed-in as they are a sintered compound. For street tires and a little beyond I would run C6E front and C5+ rear. They handle 1800F and never give any hint of fade. The C6E pads are their endurance compound and seem to wear at about half the rate of any other pad I've tried. Perhaps they are more aggressive on rotors as a result but I haven't noticed any issues so far. They are pricey, but given the wear rate I find them cost effective.

09-21-2011, 06:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3596	Well, I'll be using the XP8's on slotted rotors too, which I assume is the difference factor in your noise. We'll see how it goes once I get them on and bedded. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

09-22-2011, 06:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
BuckeyeZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Music City Posts: 291 Drives: 370Z BMW M4 Rep Power: 67	In for updates. I am very interested in this same topic and would like to know what you decide. __________________ Stillen \| EVO-R \| HPS \| K&N \| Hotchkis \| Modshack Oil Cooler \| SPL

09-22-2011, 02:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 655	If swapping pads back and forth the CL Brakes are a good option as well. They don't require bed-in as they are a sintered compound. For street tires and a little beyond I would run C6E front and C5+ rear. They handle 1800F and never give any hint of fade. The C6E pads are their endurance compound and seem to wear at about half the rate of any other pad I've tried. Perhaps they are more aggressive on rotors as a result but I haven't noticed any issues so far. They are pricey, but given the wear rate I find them cost effective. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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09-21-2011, 05:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 20	I've been using XP10/XP8 since my first track day. Never had an ice mode problem with (RE-11s or AD08s). Maybe I'm not engaging the brake fast/hard enough to cause it. I've also run this setup on the street without any horrible noise... until very recently. After replacing my stock rotors with a set of PowerSlots the noise level went up 10x. It's ear piercing when I drive next to a wall or building. For an example watch the first 45 seconds of this video: Great Lakes Z Club - LaPeer Dragway 9-10-11 I've got a set of Bobcats on the way because of all this new noise. Dust from the XP pads is THICK but I've not had any issues with damage on my stock sport wheels or the TE-37s. Maybe I'm lucky... but I neglect my car washing quite a bit (The other MI guys FORCED me to wash my car at ZdayZ : ) and have yet to see any adverse affect on my wheels from the dust.