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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 08:15 PM
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Default Brake Options for the Track

I have a 2003 ZO6 and take it to track days at our local tracks. Stock brakes tend to fade after a few heavy sessions, especially with track tires.

I am looking for your experiences with the improved brake pads - Hawk HP+, Blue, and the Baer pads.

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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 09:27 PM
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I put Hawk Street pads on plus Goodridge stainless steel lines and higher boiling temp fluid. Have not gone to the track yet with the new brake lines so I cannot comment on the performance improvement.
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Old Feb 2, 2003 | 09:20 PM
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I spent a few hours at Texas Motor Speedway during the heat of last summer. I pushed the car very hard, and experienced minimal brake fade during hard braking with the stock brakes. They came back nicely after slowing down a little for a half-full lap.

Unless you're going to be a serious tracker, you're fine with the stock setup. You'll only need to replace the pads after each session, and flush your fluid.

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Old Feb 2, 2003 | 09:41 PM
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Ford brake fluid and Carbotech Panther Plus pads, all else being stock, work for me. :auto:
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