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Originally Posted by duffmobile
Hey guys, I will be running at Gingerman raceway with the camaro 5 crew on July 19th.
I need some help with brake pads / fluid recommendation.
I am currently running the stock pads and rotors. I will be installing stainless steel lines and dot3 or 4 fresh fluid before the race. I also want to know what pads I should put on. These will be my track only pads and I will switch back to my stock pads after C5 Fest down in Indy. I can deal with squeaky brakes on the street for a few weeks.
The car is not a DD.
I have a kenne bell that just got put on, along with ZL1 front / rear sways, 2012 LCA and the pedders sub frame bushing inserts. My only AutoX experience was last year at the fest and I think that was peanuts compared to the 2.1 mile course in Michigan.
I'd like to buy some stuff today or tomorrow so I can install this week.
Thanks for the help.
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Don't know if you've already bought stuff or not.
ATE brake fluid is decent stuff, reasonably priced, and fairly widely available. Use the amber stuff (the blue stuff apparently can stain plastics).
I'd say there's no big hurry on the SS lines, as that's more of a brake feel thing than anything. You'll be busy enough (re)learning how to drive, take corners, and getting to know the track like you do your favorite on-ramp or twisty road.
Hawk's HP+ is pitched as an entry-level track pad that's reasonably streetable (as long as lots of dust, some noise, and faster rotor wear don't bother you too much). It should be enough pad for your first few track days or until you start getting noticeably faster than your first outing. Plan on a brief learning period to get used to the much better bite (this probably applies to anybody's track pads relative to what you're used to in street pads).
Don't even consider HPS, given
that kenne bell thingie you just installed.
Speaking of which - don't get carried away by the still new to you power, as your maximum cornering speed for the upcoming turn is still the same as whatever it was before. Squeeze, don't stomp, into the throttle on corner exit (else sideways seat-pucker moment).
Have fun.
Norm