Brake pads and DEs

[ekam]

Originally Posted by pcs5978

Ultimately, the trick to going fast around a track is to not use the brakes!

LOL!!!! Comedy gold right there.

[thstone]

**UPDATE #2**

Ran the second DE in two weeks at the Streets of Willow yesterday. Tons of track time with only two run groups so I got 3-4 hours of total track time and was exhausted!. How do I explain to my boss that I'm too tired from track driving to want to come to work on Monday's? (but I made it in anyway).

The Cquence drilled rotors and EBC Redstuff brake pads still performed flawlessly. Definitely got the brakes hot as I was working on braking later without engaging ABS (its a fine line!). Overall, I had outstanding braking with no fade even after two back to back 25 min sessions (with a 5 min pit). Dust level still very low.

With about 2,000 street miles and two DE's, this setup appears to be working well for both street and DE track use.

Will pull a few brake pads and do a close inspection of the rotors and report back on wear this weekend when I planned to work on the car anyway (oil change, etc.)

[thstone]

** UPDATE **

After 2 DE's and about 2,000 street miles, the Cquence rotors and RBC Redstuff pads work and look fine. Firm initial bite, no fade, and very low dust. Wear looks very good.

I have three more DE days planned over the next few weeks so I'll inspect and post an update in about a month.

BTW, these are the standard '99 calipers which were painted by the PO.

[jb92563]

I'm looking at my Brake Pads this weekend to see if I need new ones before my Performance driving school event in mid October.

They say you need 50% wear or less.

I have no frame of reference though since I do not know how thick new pads are on the 2001 Boxster S. I assume it has OEM pads on it.

I used my fiber optic scope (harbor Freight) to take a look and it looks like at least 2 times the thickness of the backing plate.

Can anyone help me out with a measurement of new OEM pads or some way of judging the wear?