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LC Brakes on a track?

Started by _01dencwe_ , May 24 2006 07:32 PM

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#1 _01dencwe_

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Posted 24 May 2006 - 07:32 PM

Giday

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

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#2 _pipjones_

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Posted 24 May 2006 - 07:35 PM

They wont last at high speed.I give them 1-2 laps max.Get good pads.

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#3 _01dencwe_

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Posted 24 May 2006 - 07:46 PM

They wont last at high speed.I give them 1-2 laps max.Get good pads.

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?

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#4 dattoman

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Posted 24 May 2006 - 08:05 PM

I think they would be lucky to last the warmup lap
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.

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#5 _73LJWhiteSL_

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Posted 24 May 2006 - 09:47 PM

I have taken my LJ out at Winton Fun Days, and i know its not full on racing but I didn't have any major brake fad. I'm running XU-1 Slotted rotars, with Ferrodo pads (dattoman will be able to tell you which one, i forget i think XLs) and standard rear brakes.

I only did maybe 3 or 4 laps at a time.

Steve

Edited by 73LJWhiteSL, 24 May 2006 - 09:48 PM.

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#6 _Oldn64_

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Posted 25 May 2006 - 12:16 AM

I can say teh ferodos are a nice pad and seem to last the distance, no real sqeek eithre. I also know thet steve ^ does nto push teh car too hard so the brakes do nto get a real work out. I ran a VR SS around last time and I know I push it. The pads I ran started to get a little soft after 6 laps, so I just eased off a little and still completed 15 laps before the session was up. I personally would not go out to a track with cheap pads. by something more suited. Remember there is a direct corrilation to the brain and the accelerator. If you start to get fade donot push teh car (or get off teh track totally) it is not worth the risk...

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#7 _01dencwe_

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Posted 25 May 2006 - 03:22 PM

Whats your budget.... I can suggest and maybe even supply something nice and tasty.

Thanks for the offer but I just found a metal pair with the brand name "Heavy Duty" which only cost me $40

I'll see how they run and if I think they are average i'll give ya a PM.

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#8 _Oldn64_

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Posted 25 May 2006 - 06:45 PM

Also change your brake fluid both betfore the event and after the event...

For safety sake....

Cheers

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#9 _73LJWhiteSL_

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Posted 26 May 2006 - 12:51 PM

I also know thet steve ^ does nto push teh car too hard so the brakes do nto get a real work out.

You haven't been there that last few times i have been there.

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

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#10 _draglc_

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Posted 26 May 2006 - 02:32 PM

i use slotted lx discs on my lc, with lucas pads, racing all day saturday and sunday at muscle car shootout, didnt have brake fade once. was doing real well cause i could outbrake the bigger cars in the corners.

Andrew