Track input on brakes

2011 Nismo#91

Track Day Best Practices - MUST READ

1. 1Qt of your favorite motor oil. You will want to check your oil levels after EVERY session. Similar to fuel, oil will be consumed and burned off much more than normal. If you run out, you will be towed home. Make sure you have extra oil and make sure to check your oil!!
2. Bottle(s) of Motul (brake, transmission, Pwr Steering)
3. 1 Bottle of De-ionized or Distilled water
7. Make Sure you are registered properly.
8. Make sure you have a place to stay/sleep BEFORE going if you are staying in the area. Sleep is massively important in all threads about track days.
9. Make sure you have a proper helmet that meets the requirements of the track and/or governing body.
10. Bring a tire pressure gauge.
13. Bring drinks! Recommended is 1gal. +. I have also read that if you bring a big box of bottled water, everyone will love you by the end of the weekend.
14. Bring a piece of wood or a brick so you do not have to use your e-brake when it is still hot.
15. Bring a change of clothes + warm clothes and etc…
16. Painter’s tape Paper tape Grip tape Duct tape
20. A box to put ALL lose objects in (this is also a reason to have a hotel IMO)
21. Window cleaner + paper towels.
22. General automotive tools, hammer, wire cutter, torque wrench, pliers.
23. Cardboard just in case you need to lay on the ground for an extended period of time dealing with hoses popping off or some sort.
24. CASH for entry to the track and misc.
25. Sun Block Sun Glasses Hat
28. Pen+Notepad (track notes-tire pressure, dampening, alignment, etc…)
30. Camera (video and/or still)
31. Extra camera batteries/memory/tapes…
32. Lots of rags
33. Shop towels
36. Folding chair
37. Cooler
38. Snacks!
39. Loose change for drinks and stuff
40. FUEL or know where you can get fuel (especially if you run E85)
41. Track map.
42. Lip Balm
44. Zip Ties
46. Decent Work Gloves
47. Brake Cleaner
48. Spare hose clamps or T-Bolts of various sizes in case one or more pop off.
49. Bring spare caliper retaining clip and pins.
50. Bring some metal wire on a spool to McGyver something up if needed.
55. Driving Gloves
56. AAA Card!!
58. A Bin or box to carry your stuff in.

osbornsm

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Been covered, but since I'm posting. This is a great question. Besides the nut behind the wheel brakes are the most important part of a car for a track day.

FLUIDS: Motul RBF600, Castrol SRF, or PFC 665
PADS: Carbotech, PFC 08, PFC 01, EBC

I run all PFC components and have spare slotted discs for the front. Next time I will get blanks with no slots so they are easier to resurface. I don't have SS lines or any other brake mods and the cars has done well on hot days on very brake intensive tracks. You said you are on a budget and PFC is a bit pricey. That being said if you start tracking you (unfortunately) are likely going to have to increase that budget to have fun and be safe. Also to note for pads, there are a few people on the forum that having problems with Hawks on the track with the 370z. I loved Hawks on my S14 but decided not to even try on my 370 just to be safe.

Make sure you change brake fluid at most 90 days before an event. Normally I use 2 bottles (500mL each) per brake fluid change, and like to have at least one spare.

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