Hey guys, I have some knowledge now about cars since I've been taking classes but not much still lol. Can anyone inform me about what rotors and brake pads I should be using if I go circuit racing/mountain pass racing? I am aware of the DIY threads so that will help me. THANKS IN ADVANCE

 

Also, can anyone explain the differences on the different types of rotors?

 

If you are going mountain pass/circuit racing, you may want to just look at a bigger brake system altogether. You can do the Legend caliper upgrade for the fronts, or the RL caliper upgrade, or even a BBK.

However, Brembo blanks in the front with EBC (Green,Yellow, or Red) brake pads has been a fantastic combo for me.

The different types of rotors (blank, drilled, dimpled, slotted, any combo thereof) is basically for proper cooling of brakes. Many would argue that drilled isn't as good as it is made out to be, as the drill holes are close to one another and could allow for cracking of the rotor. If you aren't going to get blanks, I would personally recommend dimpled or slotted, but that's just me.

Make sure to check out XLR8 or Brakemotive, both have good kits for reasonable prices and many have been happy with them.

Also, if you're going to be racing, I would recommend upgrading to Stainless Steel brake lines as well. This will handle the abuse much better, and will be more responsive as well.

Sorry for the long post haha

 

It really depends on your breaking habits..


Are you a long distance stopper or a Short distance stopper?

A) A long distance likes to press brakes long before turning so it starts to slow down before Apexing..

B) A short distance likes to press brakes at the very last moment so it loses less speed and time..




If you are A) you may want a fade resisting brake pad like a Yellow Stuff from EBC. a track ready pad which has a relative good wear life.

If you are B) you may want a strong brake pad like an Orange Stuff from EBC. basically a full race ready brake pad that will last a very short time or a race only.


for Rotors:
If you are A) You may want a vented disc but don't use a perforated disc you just want a dimple or slotted but not perforated disc which weakens its structure.. Basically the holes are not there to cool down the disc but rather to cool down the brake pad, thus it makes no sense to perforate side by side the disc.

If you are B) You want a flat disc with no slot/dimple a plain disc its preferred for short distance stoppers which doesn't ride the brakes for too long. Don't use a plain disc if you like to long distance break or you will warp it.






Hope it Helps.

 

Drive it like u stole it! u want drilled and slotted rotors.