brake pads

[a100]

Hi to all, Ive searched thru this site looking for info on brake pads, I have found quite a bit of info, but being new to FF I would like to know some things about brake pads(I need new ones) A friend gave me a Pegasus catalog, and the car uses LD19 pads but there are different compounds or hardness. I bought this car for the test day rush of blasting around the track. I will be mainly be running at willow springs ,a fast track and what I've experienced not much braking on test days unless I over cook it . or I totally screw up.(this has happened)
the question is I would rather change brake pads then rotors,( I have no spares) so what is a cheap but good pad? Some day I will race but today fear still rules........John

[Darren Brown]

John I have a couple of recommendations from past experience. For a cheaper pad your could use the Hawk blacks. They worked well and lasted a far amount of time when I tried them. Although with heavy use they can be a little hard on rotors? That could have been the tracks I ran thta had a lot of braking. The pads I like are the performance friction in compounds of 01, and 93. They work very well and are pretty easy on rotors. I personally would use the Performace Friction pad. The tracks I race on have moderate braking and I really do not have to change pads that often.

Unless you are running alot, I do not think you would have any brake pad problems with any of the major brands.

Just my thought, hopes it helps

Darren

[Murray]

John; The Hawk black will work very well for you. Of course at Willow Springs it is not much of a factor. The only place you should be braking is turn three. 9 turns, 2.5 miles, one braking zone, i can't think of another track less demanding on brakes. Have fun out there it is one scarry fast track. Murray

[kea]

John,
We like KFP carbon-kevlar pads (KFP-64), easy on rotors, heat shield between the brake material and the backing plate, and $55.00/set of 4, for most used compounds.
Keith
Averill Racing Stuff,Inc.
www.racing-stuff.com

[racerxlilbro]

Some really old New Stock of Ferodo Pads - I believe they're DS-11's...I'd have to look. But, if you're just lapping, I don't think it's going to matter much. Plus, I live in Chatsworth. Shoot me a PM, or email racerxlilbro@yahoo.com, and I'll hook you up.

Brad

[RoadHazard]

I'll piggyback on the discussion here to ask, how long do brake pads typically last? I've still got the previous owner's pads installed and (without actually measuring) I haven't noticed any significant wear in over a year. At this rate, these pads may last another 5 years.

Am I not braking hard enough or have I got some iron-clad pads in there?

(Can't identify the pad mfgr but they're in Girling 14LF calipers FWIW.)

[Larry]

You'd have a had time choosing something that would be clearly "wrong," as pads are as much personal preference as anything. I've had good success with, and sold a lot of Hawk Black (HB-117). They last a long time, and they're not as expensive as some of the other pads.

Larry Oliver
International Racing Products

[D.T. Benner]

Some pads leave a coating on the rotors and switching between Carbon and Organic compounds can feel strange if the materials are not compatable. This coating can be worn thru but may take a while.

[a100]

Hi Murray, willow is just that scarry fast and with no traffic, faster. tanks for the tip ..........John

John; The Hawk black will work very well for you. Of course at Willow Springs it is not much of a factor. The only place you should be braking is turn three. 9 turns, 2.5 miles, one braking zone, i can't think of another track less demanding on brakes. Have fun out there it is one scarry fast track. Murray

[a100]

Hi all thanks for the info, this site kicks ass know if only I could do the same behind the wheel ..........John

[Todd TCE]

I've converted nearly all formula cars over to Wilwood Polymatrix H compound. Long lasting, affordable, and linear in performance they don't fade with heat nor lack cool temp bite.