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alexmak · 05-18-2015, 03:49 PM

Hey guys,

I don't know how to tell from the pads whether I need to change them or not. Can someone please take a look and tell me if I need to change them? I'm going to NASA HPDE event next month and want to make sure I have enough brake pad life left.

Front

Back

Thanks!

B5254T4 · 05-18-2015, 04:00 PM

Looks great, many miles left. I´ve killed new pads on track days so bring extra to be safe. Some drivers brake more and eat more pads than others.

JDP Sales · 05-18-2015, 04:38 PM

Those pads are still almost new. I'd say you're fine.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

alexmak · 05-18-2015, 09:24 PM

Thanks! I'm actually very surprised —*on my automatic Camaro in Moscow I had to replace them around this mileage, but here it's like magic thanks to stick and other driving style.

Tmick5jr · 05-18-2015, 11:19 PM

They're almost new

Caswell239 · 05-19-2015, 10:06 AM

That little metal tang is the squealer to tell you that they are worn out. Best to change just before then to not gouge the rotors

alexmak · 05-21-2015, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tmick5jr

They're almost new

I'm very surprised by this, almost 14k miles. I guess manual, less dust on the road and more highway miles do this. Good to know!

X25 · 05-21-2015, 04:33 PM

As was also mentioned, it's not due to be replaced until that little metal tab starts hitting the rotor face, making noise. Use that as your reference : )

Norm Peterson · 05-23-2015, 07:43 PM

Guys, he did say 'HPDE' . . .

What pads are they, and what does NASA have to say about minimum pad thickness on their tech sheet? The HPDE entities that I've run with want to see 50% thickness, though it's not clear whether that's 50% of the total friction material thickness or 50% of the material down to 'discard' thickness, which would be at your wear squealer thickness (which you might not hear when you're at speed out on the track with a helmet on . . .).

Try to download a copy of the inspection checklist for your event.

Norm

ActNup NY · 05-25-2015, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X25

As was also mentioned, it's not due to be replaced until that little metal tab starts hitting the rotor face, making noise. Use that as your reference : )

Interesting - never thought about that. Nice input

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alexmak · 05-28-2015, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

Guys, he did say 'HPDE' . . .

What pads are they, and what does NASA have to say about minimum pad thickness on their tech sheet? The HPDE entities that I've run with want to see 50% thickness, though it's not clear whether that's 50% of the total friction material thickness or 50% of the material down to 'discard' thickness, which would be at your wear squealer thickness (which you might not hear when you're at speed out on the track with a helmet on . . .).

Try to download a copy of the inspection checklist for your event.

Norm

Thanks. based on what the guys said that pads look "like new" I assume that I will pass their inspection for this event.

JusticePete · 05-28-2015, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

Guys, he did say 'HPDE' . . .

What pads are they, and what does NASA have to say about minimum pad thickness on their tech sheet? The HPDE entities that I've run with want to see 50% thickness, though it's not clear whether that's 50% of the total friction material thickness or 50% of the material down to 'discard' thickness, which would be at your wear squealer thickness (which you might not hear when you're at speed out on the track with a helmet on . . .).

Try to download a copy of the inspection checklist for your event.

Norm

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexmak

Thanks. based on what the guys said that pads look "like new" I assume that I will pass their inspection for this event.

If you are headed to an HPDE you may want to change out your pads to a track ready compound. While the OE pads are a great combination street play pad, they are not high level HPDE pads.

What track will you be running?
How many sessions do you expect to run?

Abdi · 05-29-2015, 08:01 AM

Pads look great. If this is your first HPDE I don't see the need for a more aggressive compound. The stock Ferodo compound is actually well suited for beginner HPDE. Go have some fun on the track!

JusticePete · 05-29-2015, 09:27 AM

I find it interesting that we can offer pad recommendations for a driver we know little about heading to an unknown road course.

05-18-2015, 03:49 PM	#1
alexmak Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Newtown Square, PA Posts: 147	Brake pads change Hey guys, I don't know how to tell from the pads whether I need to change them or not. Can someone please take a look and tell me if I need to change them? I'm going to NASA HPDE event next month and want to make sure I have enough brake pad life left. Front Back Thanks!

05-21-2015, 04:33 PM	#8
X25 Drives: '16 C7 Z51 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 3,056	As was also mentioned, it's not due to be replaced until that little metal tab starts hitting the rotor face, making noise. Use that as your reference : ) __________________ '16 Corvette C7 Z51 1LT (Build Thread) '14 AGM 1SS 1LE [COTW 11/17/14] (Build Thread) (SOLD) '13 Mazda MX-5 Club (Build Thread) '17 RAM 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Night Edition '15 Nissan Rogue S AWD

05-23-2015, 07:43 PM	#9
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	Guys, he did say 'HPDE' . . . What pads are they, and what does NASA have to say about minimum pad thickness on their tech sheet? The HPDE entities that I've run with want to see 50% thickness, though it's not clear whether that's 50% of the total friction material thickness or 50% of the material down to 'discard' thickness, which would be at your wear squealer thickness (which you might not hear when you're at speed out on the track with a helmet on . . .). Try to download a copy of the inspection checklist for your event. Norm __________________ '08 GT coupe 5M (the occasional track toy) '19 WRX 6M (the family sedan . . . seriously) Last edited by Norm Peterson; 05-23-2015 at 07:54 PM.

05-18-2015, 04:00 PM	#2
B5254T4 Drives: 2015 SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sweden Posts: 85	Looks great, many miles left. I´ve killed new pads on track days so bring extra to be safe. Some drivers brake more and eat more pads than others.

05-18-2015, 04:38 PM	#3
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Those pads are still almost new. I'd say you're fine. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

05-18-2015, 09:24 PM	#4
alexmak Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Newtown Square, PA Posts: 147	Thanks! I'm actually very surprised —*on my automatic Camaro in Moscow I had to replace them around this mileage, but here it's like magic thanks to stick and other driving style.

05-18-2015, 11:19 PM	#5
Tmick5jr Todd Drives: 2012 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,669 View My Garage	They're almost new

05-19-2015, 10:06 AM	#6
Caswell239 Drives: 2011 2ss/rs Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 1,431	That little metal tang is the squealer to tell you that they are worn out. Best to change just before then to not gouge the rotors

05-29-2015, 08:01 AM	#13
Abdi Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mass Posts: 162	Pads look great. If this is your first HPDE I don't see the need for a more aggressive compound. The stock Ferodo compound is actually well suited for beginner HPDE. Go have some fun on the track!

05-29-2015, 09:27 AM	#14
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	I find it interesting that we can offer pad recommendations for a driver we know little about heading to an unknown road course.