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Dirtdog · 04-05-2011, 01:27 PM

Im going to change my brake fluid and upgrade to BSS brake lines for the HPDE at the Fest but will the OEM brake pads be sufficent?

dont really feel like dropping a few hundred on 4 new brakes pads since the stockers only have like 6500 miles on them.

Blade · 04-05-2011, 01:32 PM

You will be fine.....I used to HPDE in a 2007 TSX and the brakes went for almost another year after 2 weekend sessions. And I think when I had about the same amount of miles on those brakes.

I wouldn't worry too much, the brakes will hold up fine, maybe you will shorten the lifespan by half a month to a month. But don't worry about spending money on them right away to replace them.

JM10 · 04-05-2011, 02:05 PM

I have exactly the same mileage and bought the Hawk HPS brake pads along with Super Blue fluid.

JM

Dirtdog · 04-05-2011, 02:10 PM

Im not so much concerned about the lifespan as much as overheating the OEM pads and have them fail on me.

Rickerbucks · 04-05-2011, 06:38 PM

I ran around a track for half a day in my 2004 CTS ? (Same brakes) with absolutelky no problema at all. Dead stock. These stock brakes are V ERY good.

2010 SS RS · 04-05-2011, 08:42 PM

Not all that familiar with firebird but I understand its a short track just over a mile lone. Sessions are only 15 min ea and 3 of them. Track temps could be around 120. Unless you are a real bad driver you should be fine. Normally I run 20 min sessions and am pushing significantly more HP and hitting 145 on the backstretches at high plains raceway in Colorado. I have done 3 full track days (10 20 min sessions each) and still running on stock pads. Brake fluid upgrade is vital as you will boil it before you experience much fade. However, track temps will have an effect on these brakes so I would check your rotor temps after the first run so you dont overheat them. try and stay under 700 degrees. After your run do not just go park. Cruise around the parking lot not using your brakes to get some air thru them to cool them down before stopping. If you park with hot brakes you will superheat the section of the rotor under your pads and could warp them pretty easy.

Have fun...its a blast.

Dirtdog · 04-05-2011, 09:09 PM

Excellent, that's for the replies everybody...see you guys at the track!

600hp-lpe · 04-05-2011, 09:24 PM

Yes, the stock brake pads hold up pretty good. They won't melt into oblivion..

Upgrade the fluid and change the lines to SS and you will be fine.

04-05-2011, 01:27 PM	#1
Dirtdog Pro Hide n Seek Player Drives: 2010 SS LS3/LSA 620whp/630tq Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 921 View My Garage	OEM brakes ok for HPDE? Im going to change my brake fluid and upgrade to BSS brake lines for the HPDE at the Fest but will the OEM brake pads be sufficent? dont really feel like dropping a few hundred on 4 new brakes pads since the stockers only have like 6500 miles on them. __________________ 620whp/630wtq. ADM LSA Conversion, E85, PFADT Tri-Y Headers into Borla S, PFADT Swaybars, Springs, Links, 20x10 20x11 Forgestar F14s, Lots of AAC

04-05-2011, 01:32 PM	#2
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	You will be fine.....I used to HPDE in a 2007 TSX and the brakes went for almost another year after 2 weekend sessions. And I think when I had about the same amount of miles on those brakes. I wouldn't worry too much, the brakes will hold up fine, maybe you will shorten the lifespan by half a month to a month. But don't worry about spending money on them right away to replace them. __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

04-05-2011, 02:05 PM	#3
JM10 Se habla español Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS VR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona/Sonora Posts: 605	I have exactly the same mileage and bought the Hawk HPS brake pads along with Super Blue fluid. JM __________________ 2010 VR 2SS/RS BMR Suspension Parts Hendrix HD Axles DSS Aluminum Shaft RPM Diff / 3.91 Gears LPE ZR1 Clutch Edelbrock E-Force SC / JRE Fuel Upgrade Livernois 1C cam 570 rwhp/559 rwtq SAE Best 1/4 time: 11.43

04-05-2011, 02:10 PM	#4
Dirtdog Pro Hide n Seek Player Drives: 2010 SS LS3/LSA 620whp/630tq Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 921 View My Garage	Im not so much concerned about the lifespan as much as overheating the OEM pads and have them fail on me. __________________ 620whp/630wtq. ADM LSA Conversion, E85, PFADT Tri-Y Headers into Borla S, PFADT Swaybars, Springs, Links, 20x10 20x11 Forgestar F14s, Lots of AAC

04-05-2011, 06:38 PM	#5
Rickerbucks HP addict Drives: 2 SS RS, Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surrey BC Canada Posts: 889	I ran around a track for half a day in my 2004 CTS ? (Same brakes) with absolutelky no problema at all. Dead stock. These stock brakes are V ERY good. __________________ Yellow, Davenport 700, Pfadt coilovers and sway bar, Seibon CF hood, CF roof, custom CF trunk, Savini CF wheels, custom interior....you know what?....too much to list. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74691 Follow my 2013 One Lap Of America Blog here: https://www.facebook.com/#!/ShaunAnd...page_new_likes 2014 Jeep SRT 8 - stock 2010 Challenger SRT 8 - stock 2007 Charger SRT8 Super Bee - not stock at all.

04-05-2011, 08:42 PM	#6
2010 SS RS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM Black Polished Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,108	Not all that familiar with firebird but I understand its a short track just over a mile lone. Sessions are only 15 min ea and 3 of them. Track temps could be around 120. Unless you are a real bad driver you should be fine. Normally I run 20 min sessions and am pushing significantly more HP and hitting 145 on the backstretches at high plains raceway in Colorado. I have done 3 full track days (10 20 min sessions each) and still running on stock pads. Brake fluid upgrade is vital as you will boil it before you experience much fade. However, track temps will have an effect on these brakes so I would check your rotor temps after the first run so you dont overheat them. try and stay under 700 degrees. After your run do not just go park. Cruise around the parking lot not using your brakes to get some air thru them to cool them down before stopping. If you park with hot brakes you will superheat the section of the rotor under your pads and could warp them pretty easy. Have fun...its a blast. __________________ 418 Stroker, 621RWHP 648 lbs TORQUE Built by Laramie GM Auto Center Tuned by Nick at Mac Autosport. EForce SC, 2 3/4pulley,LPE dual fuel pump, JRE Twin fuel rail upgrade, posi clutch kit, RX oilcatch can and breather, Callies Compstar crankshaft and rods, Racing bearings, CP -13.8 race pistons, steel rings, Comp Cams X6 blower cam, Springs, HD timing chain and tensioner, Doug Thorley Tri Y LT headers, 89.7lb injectors, RPM rollbar, DSS1400 shafts, Simpson 5 pt harness, BMR Toe rods and trailing arms, led lights, RPM input and output shafts

04-05-2011, 09:09 PM	#7
Dirtdog Pro Hide n Seek Player Drives: 2010 SS LS3/LSA 620whp/630tq Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 921 View My Garage	Excellent, that's for the replies everybody...see you guys at the track! __________________ 620whp/630wtq. ADM LSA Conversion, E85, PFADT Tri-Y Headers into Borla S, PFADT Swaybars, Springs, Links, 20x10 20x11 Forgestar F14s, Lots of AAC

04-05-2011, 09:24 PM	#8
600hp-lpe Drives: 2010 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NH Posts: 4,788	Yes, the stock brake pads hold up pretty good. They won't melt into oblivion.. Upgrade the fluid and change the lines to SS and you will be fine.

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