Let's talk about track day brakes

[2mAn]

Cross drilled brake pads, they are lighter ;)

this is one of the rare threads on r3v that has stayed on topic, lets try to keep it that way :up:

any other input for those "weekend warriors" like me?

[Axxe]

Cross drilled brake pads, they are lighter ;)

[2mAn]

so it seems the PFC 08 is the way to go, but if this is a daily driver and occasional track car, what would you guys do in that situation? swap pads? or is there a good medium?... especially since the z-rated that were mentioned above arent available for us.

[mpowerful]

Thanks!

[agent]

http://bestbrakes.com/c/car-series/1066/Racing+Brake+Pads/PFC/PFC+08+Compound/1989+BMW+325iS+E30+Chassis

Bimmerworld had them for about the same price earlier this year, though I can't seem to find them on their mobile site.

[mpowerful]

Can someone provide me wth a link to pfc 08 compounds for e30. Where are you guys buying them?

[RedDotRacer]

Ran at autoclub speedway today on new pfc08s. Felt good, didn't fade, plenty of stopping power. Rebuilt ate calipers and brass bushings were also an improvement over the girling calipers I had.

[Beej '86 325es]

I've been running HP+ for a couple of years now with no issues also. However, I'm using a Massive brake kit and running on 200 tread wear tires. Also, my regular track (Putnam Park) is not a heavy-braking track.

Out of curiosity, how sticky of a tire are you running?

I finally outgrew my HP+ pads this year. The fronts were not an issue, since I think the Massive brake kit in front kept them reasonably cool. The rears however overheated and acted unpredictably.

I just installed some HT-10 pads and bed them in last night. I'll get to try them on the track this weekend. First impressions from bedding them in were very surprising. When these things get hot, they GRAB! Rather than pressing the pedal harder and they warm up, I'm pressing less. It's going to take a little getting used to.

[RedDotRacer]

My Raybestos st43s actually cracked after last week's track day at Buttonwillow Raceway. Was around 100 degrees outside. I've ran the st43s for a couple of years without problems, but this calls for a change. Just bought PFC08s and swapping Girling calipers for Ate with all the brass stuff. Already running brake ducts and stock rotors. 2600lbs s52 track car. Will be running Autoclub Speedway next weekend on new setup and will update after.

Here's the st43 after last week.

[ajhostetter]

I just have one from a 320i (S52 car). The brakes aren't confidence inspiring, but they're there. With the cheap NAPA rotors and the PFC 08 pads I had no trouble getting the car hauled down from 140 MPH to nail a 45 MPH right-hander. I'd buy those PFCs again. And the NAPA rotors are good 'n cheap.

[philakamrbean]

good thread, going through this right now with sorting the brakes. So far as the master cylinder goes, you guys just use whatever reman you can get?

[TobyB]

F+R is the key to success. We wear rears down almost as fast as fronts

Which brake system?

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[agent]

Well, after the first track weekend on the fresh ATE/Brembos/PFCs I'm impressed. The instructor in the brand new M3 who could only put any distance between us on straights said he was too, and he was running Carbotechs. :mrgreen:

[Wh33lhop]

Oops, I can't find any Z rated in E30 non-M fitment: http://store.bimmerworld.com/perform...pads-p721.aspx

Too bad. :(

[Northern]

PFC makes a street compound called Z-rated, you may want to give that a shot if you're not going to track it at all as it will be kind of a waste.

I'll probably give those a try since you're now the second person to tell me that.