LC Brakes on a track?
#1 _01dencwe_
Posted 24 May 2006 - 07:32 PM
Just wondering how the stock LC SL brakes (front discs, rear drums), with soft compound pads (cheapies) will last on a race track. A lap is around 2 minutes long and I am planning on doing about 3 laps at full pace.
Will they last this time period or will they burn out?
Is it worth changing to a harder pad?
Cheers
#2 _pipjones_
Posted 24 May 2006 - 07:35 PM
#3 _01dencwe_
Posted 24 May 2006 - 07:46 PM
I rang BNT and they only offer the cheapies and a harder form. They said the slightly harder ones would probably suit sprint type application but would like a second oppinion?They wont last at high speed.I give them 1-2 laps max.Get good pads.
#4
Posted 24 May 2006 - 08:05 PM
Anything you buy off the shelf from an autoparts store will be garbage for track use
You need a brake specialist to supply something good
Ferodo DS2500 is what I use in my LJ calipers on the racecar
Good for at least 5 good hard laps with no fade
I haven't done more than 5 in a row yet but I think they would outlast the tyres
LC/J caliper there arelosts of nicer compounda around that are still streetable and can be taken to the track
Its a very common shape pad
Whats your budget.... I can suggest and maybe even supply something nice and tasty.
#5 _73LJWhiteSL_
Posted 24 May 2006 - 09:47 PM
I only did maybe 3 or 4 laps at a time.
Steve
Edited by 73LJWhiteSL, 24 May 2006 - 09:48 PM.
#6 _Oldn64_
Posted 25 May 2006 - 12:16 AM
Cheers
#7 _01dencwe_
Posted 25 May 2006 - 03:22 PM
Thanks for the offer but I just found a metal pair with the brand name "Heavy Duty" which only cost me $40Whats your budget.... I can suggest and maybe even supply something nice and tasty.
I'll see how they run and if I think they are average i'll give ya a PM.
Cheers
#8 _Oldn64_
Posted 25 May 2006 - 06:45 PM
For safety sake....
Cheers
#9 _73LJWhiteSL_
Posted 26 May 2006 - 12:51 PM
You haven't been there that last few times i have been there.I also know thet steve ^ does nto push teh car too hard so the brakes do nto get a real work out.
I gave it a real hard time last time, which was back at the start of the year in 35 degree heat. I can assure you I did give the brakes a work out.
Steve
#10 _draglc_
Posted 26 May 2006 - 02:32 PM
Andrew
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