What pads and rotors are people using?

Track_Your_Z · 01-14-2013, 09:14 PM

What do you guys use on the track? How do you like them? have you tried anything else? Ive used Carbotech RP2, Cobalt XR2 and am currently on Carbotech XP10. Im really happy with Carbotech but love trying new and different products so Id love to hear opinions of what other people have tried.

Also is there a better street pad than OEM? Something with less dust?

Has anyone found a pad that they have successfully used for both street and track use?

Dwnshift · 01-15-2013, 06:30 AM

Pagid

Track_Your_Z · 01-15-2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dwnshift

Pagid

Which pads from Pagid are you using?

Fishey · 01-15-2013, 11:42 AM

Pagid RS 14 or 4-2

Dwnshift · 01-15-2013, 03:18 PM

We have run 14 ,19's and 29's depending on track grip abd what we are going after. They have a newer compound for track day cars which may be something to look into.
In my experience; Pagids don't upset ABS systems and are much easier to modulate on corner entry. Their pad life is very good ...although sometimes its too good.

Sh0velMan · 01-16-2013, 07:50 AM

I run CL RC6's on (for the moment) DBA rotors. 5000 fronts and 4000 rears.

sig11 · 01-16-2013, 03:15 PM

XP12f/XP10r felt really nice on R6s at Road Atlanta this December. I am going to try 12/12 on my 350Z this summer.

I really like the Bobcats for street. Decent bite no dust or noise and compatible with the XP pads.

Mike · 01-16-2013, 07:34 PM

I run XP12/XP12 when I run Hoosiers, Hawk Blue when I run the Nittos.

I do have stoptech brakes though and not sport package.

andy_meng1024 · 09-05-2013, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwnshift

We have run 14 ,19's and 29's depending on track grip abd what we are going after. They have a newer compound for track day cars which may be something to look into.
In my experience; Pagids don't upset ABS systems and are much easier to modulate on corner entry. Their pad life is very good ...although sometimes its too good.

Do you know where can I get the RS29 for my sports brakes? I can't seem to find them anywhere...

synolimit · 09-05-2013, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

I run XP12/XP12 when I run Hoosiers, Hawk Blue when I run the Nittos.

I do have stoptech brakes though and not sport package.

Does the "ice up" happen? Still have abs?

clintfocus · 09-05-2013, 11:45 PM

i just bought XP12 front XP8 rear, trying out this sunday on track with Maxxis RC1 r comps

osbornsm · 09-06-2013, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Track_Your_Z

What do you guys use on the track?

Carbotech XP8 F/R
DBA 5000 T3 rotors
Stillen Brake ducting
Motul RBF600

You chose the Endurance Racing Pad from Carbotech... interesting choice. I heard that the RP2 doesn't last as long when heat cycled many times. Designed for ONE big usage (enduro). Any thoughts on the subject??

I can get about 4 Track days out of a set of XP8 pads.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Track_Your_Z

Also is there a better street pad than OEM? Something with less dust?

The OEM pads are FINE for daily driving... but better + less dust = no

Quote:

Originally Posted by Track_Your_Z

Has anyone found a pad that they have successfully used for both street and track use?

Street / Track pad is a myth !!

ChrisSlicks · 09-06-2013, 08:24 AM

DS 2500 - sucked (good on rear axle)
DTC 70 - good
CL6 - good
CL6e - better and longer life but harder on rotors
C300 - lower bite then CL6e similar wear

0101 · 10-19-2015, 07:17 AM

Sorry to bump an old thread, but just checking to see if opinions are the same in late 2015.
I need a new set of pads and rotors and want them to handle HPDEs. Ideally something that can handle a few years of HPDEs without having to change them again.
I also don't want to spend thousands if I can avoid it.

osbornsm · 10-19-2015, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 0101

Sorry to bump an old thread, but just checking to see if opinions are the same in late 2015.
I need a new set of pads and rotors and want them to handle HPDEs. Ideally something that can handle a few years of HPDEs without having to change them again.
I also don't want to spend thousands if I can avoid it.

The length of time the track-pads last is entirely up to YOUR usage of them.

4x Track Brake pads from Carbotech run you about $350. They are easy on rotors, but will not last: "a few years."

Generally speaking i get 4-5 days out of a set of brake pads.
Consequently i get 4-5 days out of R-comp tires too.

Food for thought.

01-14-2013, 09:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Track_Your_Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SF Posts: 4 Drives: white 6 speed Rep Power: 12	What pads and rotors are people using? What do you guys use on the track? How do you like them? have you tried anything else? Ive used Carbotech RP2, Cobalt XR2 and am currently on Carbotech XP10. Im really happy with Carbotech but love trying new and different products so Id love to hear opinions of what other people have tried. Also is there a better street pad than OEM? Something with less dust? Has anyone found a pad that they have successfully used for both street and track use?

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Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	Pagid

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Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	We have run 14 ,19's and 29's depending on track grip abd what we are going after. They have a newer compound for track day cars which may be something to look into. In my experience; Pagids don't upset ABS systems and are much easier to modulate on corner entry. Their pad life is very good ...although sometimes its too good.

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sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 17	XP12f/XP10r felt really nice on R6s at Road Atlanta this December. I am going to try 12/12 on my 350Z this summer. I really like the Bobcats for street. Decent bite no dust or noise and compatible with the XP pads.

09-05-2013, 11:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
clintfocus Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: los angeles Age: 38 Posts: 933 Drives: 370z, EK Civic, F150 Rep Power: 15	i just bought XP12 front XP8 rear, trying out this sunday on track with Maxxis RC1 r comps

10-19-2015, 07:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
0101 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Stockholm, Germany Posts: 95 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 11	Sorry to bump an old thread, but just checking to see if opinions are the same in late 2015. I need a new set of pads and rotors and want them to handle HPDEs. Ideally something that can handle a few years of HPDEs without having to change them again. I also don't want to spend thousands if I can avoid it.