brake pads

[EF300]

Been running the GS1s for a couple of months now. Been very happy with them. Did a little spontaneous autocross with them and had no problems. The lower amount of dust is definitely appreciated!

Now, the R16s on track - that's a whole 'nother level. BEASTY

If the stock dust level is 10/10 where is your dust level with these new GS1 pads?

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[honeybadger]

If the stock dust level is 10/10 where is your dust level with these new GS1 pads?

Hmmm...maybe 7/10? This is of course assuming that a 1/10 is compared to an uber, mild mannered street pad on economy car that produces virtually zero dust.

They don't come anywhere near eliminating brake dust (still a high performing pad), but they cut it down to the point where I can drive it pretty consistently and my rims don't turn brown

 

[EF300]

What are you guys doing with the rotors when you swap the brake pads. Technically they can't be resurfaced and should be changed.

 

[honeybadger]

What are you guys doing with the rotors when you swap the brake pads. Technically they can't be resurfaced and should be changed.

I had mine resurfaced at a local Napa. new rotors would be ideal...but since my original rotors only had 6000 miles and 2 track days in them, I wasn't inclined to buy new ones.

 

[EF300]

I had mine resurfaced at a local Napa. new rotors would be ideal...but since my original rotors only had 6000 miles and 2 track days in them, I wasn't inclined to buy new ones.

I called a few places locally and no one will touch them because they are drilled.

 

[honeybadger]

I called a few places locally and no one will touch them because they are drilled.

Many won't. Takes a special attachment apparently. When I called Napa I asked them if they knew of a place that could do it. They recommend the place I went to.

 

[Optimum Performance]

Just sand them with 80 grit sand paper. It does not effect the surface and removes all the previous brake pad material. Ford does not recommend turning the GT350 rotors.

 

[Etchhead]

To keep all the PNs in one thread can someone add the hardware that is needed and that slick caliper bolt glide thingy? Also any lubricant or thread goop needed? I like to build a brake pad replacement kit with all items needed and store in trailer.

 

[snaproll]

Just swap pads and run them! You don't need to grind them. I do this all the time at the track. When they are glowing red hot, they have a tendency to surface themselves.

 

[EF300]

Jack the GS-1 Compound is the one you want.

Hey I am placing an order for GS1's front and rear. Any chance I could get them by next Wednesday ? Im in Lakeland FL.

So they ship from NC. Ill go for the upgraded shipping.

TY

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[Optimum Performance]

Hey I am placing an order for GS1's front and rear. Any chance I could get them by next Wednesday ? Im in Lakeland FL.

So they ship from NC. Ill go for the upgraded shipping.

TY

Order in !

Thank You, actually shipping from FLA and we can make that Date. You'll receive an email and a shipping refund ;)

 

[EF300]

Thank You, actually shipping from FLA and we can make that Date. You'll receive an email and a shipping refund ;)

:cheers:

 

[EF300]

Thank You, actually shipping from FLA and we can make that Date. You'll receive an email and a shipping refund ;)

Hey still looking for that follow up on shipping. Haven't received anything yet. Thanks, tomorrow is Wednesday was hoping to have them by tomorrow.

 

[EF300]

Thanks Optimum performance I got the shipping information in the PayPal refund. Looking forward to the brake pads tomorrow.

 

[EF300]

Thanks, got the pads on-time, everything looks great for the install tomorrow.

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