Race track only brake pads

[SandeepM3]

I run 4 piston calipers. It’s way cheaper and there’s not much benefit to using a 6 piston caliper.


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I know I know I should trade for a 4 piston up front. Honestly biggest reason would be easy pad change. Not that's its too much more work.

They are just so damn sexy though.

I'm guessing it's the 49mm annulus 6 piston monoblock kit?

Yes that's correct.

[sc_tr0jan_m3]

I’ve really enjoyed the 1.11’s and I have a set of 3.12’s going on next.

I only run a front essex AP kit and stock rear with 100tw tires. No brake problems at all.


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[r4dr]

Where do you guys buy your PFC pads for the brembo kits? 6 piston monoblock seems to be the hardest for me to find. Sounds like I need to switch up my hawk st 60's

I'm guessing it's the 49mm annulus 6 piston monoblock kit?

[bigjae46]

The AP caliper does use the same pad as the Stoptech ST60 and Wilwood SL6R - Wilwood type 7420. Pretty much any company that makes brake pads makes one in the right size.

Then I'd check out the SR34 pad. Not the longest lasting pad BUT it has excellent bite and release. Makes less than perfect trail braking work. The only pad with bite but easy to modulate. Not on/off or dull feeling.

[eacmen]

All Hawk pads are trash, so I'd nix that idea.

No performance friction options?

Hard to beat the Hawk DTCs cost-wise when you swap em for free with FCP Euro.

They make alot of dust. But have good initial bite.

Did I mention free replacement?

😂

[liam821]

I believe the AP Racing BBKs use the same pads as the Stoptech ST60s. If yes, Stoptech SR34 pads. It’s a knock off Performance Friction PF01 but 1/3 less cost.

I’d also consider Pagid Yellows. I’m not a fan but plenty of people like them.


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The AP caliper does use the same pad as the Stoptech ST60 and Wilwood SL6R - Wilwood type 7420. Pretty much any company that makes brake pads makes one in the right size.

[bigjae46]

Where do you guys buy your PFC pads for the brembo kits? 6 piston monoblock seems to be the hardest for me to find. Sounds like I need to switch up my hawk st 60's

I run 4 piston calipers. It’s way cheaper and there’s not much benefit to using a 6 piston caliper.


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[bigjae46]

I ran ST43's on my Brembo GTR kit on the street for about 7k miles. They ate my Type V rotor rings. Which is typical but they are almost smoked as well. So it depends on your driving style and how much of it.

ST43's might be my favorite pad compound that's NOT full race compound. Very easy to modulate, I found really easy to bed in, but decently hard on rotors (to be expected, especially if it gets cold near you) and decently priced.

All high temp brake pads (racing or track pads) are going to chew up rotors on the street. High temp brake pads are extremely abrasive when operating below their temp range.


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[bigjae46]

I believe the AP Racing BBKs use the same pads as the Stoptech ST60s. If yes, Stoptech SR34 pads. It’s a knock off Performance Friction PF01 but 1/3 less cost.

I’d also consider Pagid Yellows. I’m not a fan but plenty of people like them.


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[SandeepM3]

Where do you guys buy your PFC pads for the brembo kits? 6 piston monoblock seems to be the hardest for me to find. Sounds like I need to switch up my hawk dct 60's

[Estoril]

Performance Friction or go home.

I use PFC-11. PFC-01 is like crack in initial bite.

[liam821]

Have been using raybestos st43 and they are great for the track and lasts a long time. Squeals a ton, chews up rotors after 4-5 track days (tried blanks and cryo slotted). the brake dust really eats at rims if not removed.


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That's just all part of the fun. My previous pads, Wilwood BP-30s, did the same thing. They would destroy the rotors and pads in a few track days and you'd have to get the brake dust off if not it would destroy the rims.

[liam821]

All Hawk pads are trash, so I'd nix that idea.

No performance friction options?

Open to options! What do you like?

[xingster]

Have been using raybestos st43 and they are great for the track and lasts a long time. Squeals a ton, chews up rotors after 4-5 track days (tried blanks and cryo slotted). the brake dust really eats at rims if not removed.


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[Obioban]

All Hawk pads are trash, so I'd nix that idea.

No performance friction options?