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Attention all track junkies like me... Let's talk brake pads. Namely, track / racing specific brake pads.
I have been reaching out to my contacts in motorsports trying to find out who is stepping up 1st. Now...it sounds like Hawk might be, but after speaking to them, not till 2017. (they are just coming to the market with a set for the performance pack GT, so don't expect anything soon for the Shelby.)
I also spoke to an engineer at Performance Friction and they would like to, but need more interest from the folks out there to put a business case together for our cars. So...if you like PFC brakes, call them and tell them you would like them to make a set of motorsports pads for the Shelby GT350 and GT350R. The more that do - the better.
As I research more - I will post my results here. I'm certain there are others like me who would like a set of pads for track.
If anyone comes up with a manufacturer that is stepping up to make a set of track pads for our cars, please do post it here. I'm sure there are more like me that would like to run something better for go-fast weekends.
Here's the most recent brake pad scoop to date:
Information to date on performance level brake pads available:
Performance Friction: There has been some chatter about offering a product for the Shelby's. To accelerate this, please call PFC and express your interest to help it move forward.
Hawk Performance: Engineer said they are jut now releasing pads for the Performance pack on the 2015+ GT's. The Shelby's will come later. Likely late 2017 into 2018.
Carbotech: Supposedly pads are available in various compounds. It has been mentioned that the Ford Performance guys in Utah are running them on the Track Attack cars.
G-Loc: Available in various compounds. Supposedly similar to Carbotech, etc. Various prices are on the web. Some are at MSRP (who does that?) and others offer better deals. Anthony@HTM has them if you need them quickly.
Raybestos: No info yet, due to speak with them today.
Pagid Racing: Supposedly there are some Pagid pad sizes that are compatible with our calipers (this has not been confirmed). Pagid offers numerous compounds, including race and street. These are quite popular in the Porsche crowd. (Personal note - I have run these in the past. They are ok and will last. Initial bite is progressive...) Pad sizes mentioned: Part number 8083 for the front, 8208 for the rear. Side note - Pagids are notoriously expensive due to the crowds that run them (Porsche, Ferrari...etc.)
Ferrodo: See below
Stock Pads: Mentioned that they are made by Ferrodo. I will call Ferrodo and confirm if other compounds are planned - Stock pads are readily available now and cost effective. However, I do not recommend stock factory pads of unknown compounds for running advanced track sessions. Many have mentioned zero fade, great bite, etc. However it in my experience stock, street rated pads will degrade very quickly in extreme repeated use. (Just my $.02).
More info coming as soon as I have it available.
I have been reaching out to my contacts in motorsports trying to find out who is stepping up 1st. Now...it sounds like Hawk might be, but after speaking to them, not till 2017. (they are just coming to the market with a set for the performance pack GT, so don't expect anything soon for the Shelby.)
I also spoke to an engineer at Performance Friction and they would like to, but need more interest from the folks out there to put a business case together for our cars. So...if you like PFC brakes, call them and tell them you would like them to make a set of motorsports pads for the Shelby GT350 and GT350R. The more that do - the better.
As I research more - I will post my results here. I'm certain there are others like me who would like a set of pads for track.
If anyone comes up with a manufacturer that is stepping up to make a set of track pads for our cars, please do post it here. I'm sure there are more like me that would like to run something better for go-fast weekends.
Here's the most recent brake pad scoop to date:
Information to date on performance level brake pads available:
Performance Friction: There has been some chatter about offering a product for the Shelby's. To accelerate this, please call PFC and express your interest to help it move forward.
Hawk Performance: Engineer said they are jut now releasing pads for the Performance pack on the 2015+ GT's. The Shelby's will come later. Likely late 2017 into 2018.
Carbotech: Supposedly pads are available in various compounds. It has been mentioned that the Ford Performance guys in Utah are running them on the Track Attack cars.
G-Loc: Available in various compounds. Supposedly similar to Carbotech, etc. Various prices are on the web. Some are at MSRP (who does that?) and others offer better deals. Anthony@HTM has them if you need them quickly.
Raybestos: No info yet, due to speak with them today.
Pagid Racing: Supposedly there are some Pagid pad sizes that are compatible with our calipers (this has not been confirmed). Pagid offers numerous compounds, including race and street. These are quite popular in the Porsche crowd. (Personal note - I have run these in the past. They are ok and will last. Initial bite is progressive...) Pad sizes mentioned: Part number 8083 for the front, 8208 for the rear. Side note - Pagids are notoriously expensive due to the crowds that run them (Porsche, Ferrari...etc.)
Ferrodo: See below
Stock Pads: Mentioned that they are made by Ferrodo. I will call Ferrodo and confirm if other compounds are planned - Stock pads are readily available now and cost effective. However, I do not recommend stock factory pads of unknown compounds for running advanced track sessions. Many have mentioned zero fade, great bite, etc. However it in my experience stock, street rated pads will degrade very quickly in extreme repeated use. (Just my $.02).
More info coming as soon as I have it available.
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