Unreal

What pads work great for one slow down from 180+? Something that works cold and has good bite and can withstand repeated 180+ runs with 10+ minutes of cooldown between.

At the 1/2 mile it is getting sketchy slowing down from 180+. Looking at doing some new rotors/pads to make it better. Running stock rotors with Hawk HPS but I don't like how they feel after slowing from 180 to 120. Pedal feels like crap and stopping power just isn't there.

Looking at Zip 2 piece rotors and maybe some Carbotech pads.

Detoxx03

I run the Hawk HPS' and they work fine but moving to the carbotech's next.

gotjuice?

I use the Carbontech Bobcat pads. It was a big upgrade from the Hawks.

usmcpony

I'd switch to ZR1 front brakes.

Unreal

Uhhh, no.

I got other places to spend $8k+ than something to stop. I'd put a chute on it before doing that.

Unreal

Which carbotechs? They seem to have a ton of them.

usmcpony

I saw zr1 front calipers, pads and rotors for $1800 with 4000 miles on them.

Detoxx03

Slo-Poc used the XP8's or XP10's

Adam@Amp'dAutosport.com

I understand your problem with the HPS. I would go Carbotech XP8. Is there a reason you are looking at 2 piece rotors be sides weight savings? You can get a quality dba rotor that's probably a lot better.

A high torque brake compound with a wide operating temperature range of 200°F-1250°F+ (93°C to 676°C+). Carbotech™ XP8™ is the first of our racing compounds. Good initial bite at race temperatures, high coefficient of friction, excellent modulation and release characteristics. Extremely high fade resistance and very rotor friendly. Perfect for track day use with any tire and can still be driven safely to and from the track. Carbotech™ does NOT recommended XP8™ as a daily driven street pad due to elevated levels of dust and noise. Carbotech™ XP8™ is a great compound on the front & rear of most open wheel and sports racers.

Unreal

Looking for weight savings for the rotors.

Why xp8 and not xp10?

schpenxel

Sub'd

Adam@Amp'dAutosport.com

Xp8 takes less heat to work properly and coming from HPS the xp8 is a big step up. XP10 can be used but will require some intial heat to get optimal Performance.

Unreal

Thanks. This is exactly what I was looking for.

Padlets vs single piece?

Adam@Amp'dAutosport.com

Single Carbotech is not making the padlets anymore. Let me know when your ready for a set.

SinisterC6

I bought the AX6 on a professional recommendation but am seeing fade with aggressive street driving. Friends who drive the tail of the dragon a lot use the Xp10s front and 8s in the back. I will go withs 10s all around next pad change.

yur2slo

Parachute

BLWN427

Often overlooked but I have found from spirited street driving that using a high temp brake fluid like willwood EXP 600 and regularly flushing the lines every few months helped my car tremendously with pedal feel from 180+ slow downs.

Turbo-Geist

Hawk HP + pads front and rear have always worked well for me. I'm not sure about some of the other pads but be prepared for a high pitched noise at low speeds with a more aggressive pad depending on the material.

Unreal

Ordered the carbotech XP8 pads. KNS brakes with the 12% off was by far the cheapest for those.

Probably order the zip rotors later today. They are $80 more than then DBAs but the slots match the back, and they are 2lbs lighter than the DBA or Stoptechs so probably just go with those.

grocerygetter

I'll be curious to hear your reviews...I put carbotech bobcats on my base with some slotted dba rotors and it was a nice upgrade. I would say when the mile racing hits AR this summer I'll probably change pads and the XP8 has my eye.