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MNBoxster · 03-15-2006, 05:22 PM

Hi,

A couple of things to consider. Race Pads or Race Compound Pads don't work very efficiently unless thay are heated up, so they're really inferior to Street Pads for Street Use. Also, they are more agressive and will wear out your rotors more quickly. And, they have a natural tendency to squeal unless heated and in Street Driving, you're just not on the Brakes Often enough, Long enough or Hard enough to prevent this. Finally, they cost more and for the Street offer less performance.

I keep two sets for my Cars - a Street Set and a Track Set. Disc Brakes were made for Racing and quick Pad changes in the Pits. The Pads can be swapped in about 20 min. with practice. This is what I do when I track the Car. It also offers the benefit of actually getting under the Car to check everything out before I go off and hit Warp Drive - Safety First!...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

PS I have used many Pads and I currently use the Porterfields in the Esprit. IMHO, they are the best Track Pad made today - FYI

03-15-2006, 05:22 PM	#3
MNBoxster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, USA Posts: 3,308	Hi, A couple of things to consider. Race Pads or Race Compound Pads don't work very efficiently unless thay are heated up, so they're really inferior to Street Pads for Street Use. Also, they are more agressive and will wear out your rotors more quickly. And, they have a natural tendency to squeal unless heated and in Street Driving, you're just not on the Brakes Often enough, Long enough or Hard enough to prevent this. Finally, they cost more and for the Street offer less performance. I keep two sets for my Cars - a Street Set and a Track Set. Disc Brakes were made for Racing and quick Pad changes in the Pits. The Pads can be swapped in about 20 min. with practice. This is what I do when I track the Car. It also offers the benefit of actually getting under the Car to check everything out before I go off and hit Warp Drive - Safety First!... Happy Motoring!... Jim'99 PS I have used many Pads and I currently use the Porterfields in the Esprit. IMHO, they are the best Track Pad made today - FYI Last edited by MNBoxster; 03-15-2006 at 05:24 PM.