G-Loc Brakes

[MrMike]

Yes the R10/R8 combo was still very noisy for me. They weren't always noisy but as they warmed up they got noisier, then once they reached optimum temps they were quiet. However, you'll never reach that on a street.

I have engineered my own brake deflectors, but the design works the same as Vorshlags.

I guess I underestimated how fast I could be on the tires I run, so yes at a minimum I would go with the R12s. But if you still want to daily them I would not go any higher than R10. I will be purchasing R16s for peace of mind.

What tires are you running and what's your track experience level like?

I've seen @*****'s videos so I have an idea of what he's doing over there lol.

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[Jstang23]

I have the GS-1s for daily now, so I won't worry about the R16s!

 

[Jstang23]

What tires are you running and what's your track experience level like?

I've seen @*****'s videos so I have an idea of what he's doing over there lol.

I was running my Pilot Sport 4s at the time as the morning was still 50 degrees F. I have been racing cars for over 15 years now, raced spec miata and formula 1600 too, so take that as you will

 

[MrMike]

I was running my Pilot Sport 4s at the time as the morning was still 50 degrees F. I have been racing cars for over 15 years now, raced spec miata and formula 1600 too, so take that as you will

Ok so you know what you're doing and have a good chunk of experience. I think I'll be fine while then lol.

 

[Jstang23]

Ok so you know what you're doing and have a good chunk of experience. I think I'll be fine while then lol.

I think the R12/R10 combo will work great for you! But you do have to be careful, someone who doesn't know how to brake on track can actually overheat them quicker than someone who knows what they're doing.

I'm not sure of your skill level but just remember not to ride these brakes, hit them smooth but hard so you are on the brakes for the least amount of time!

 

[MrMike]

I think the R12/R10 combo will work great for you! But you do have to be careful, someone who doesn't know how to brake on track can actually overheat them quicker than someone who knows what they're doing.

I'm not sure of your skill level but just remember not to ride these brakes, hit them smooth but hard so you are on the brakes for the least amount of time!

Your second sentence is exactly why I'm going to be sticking with the stock PP pads until I get more experience under my belt.

 

[tosha]

I daily R12 (mostly due to laziness) and I don't like it. Noise, some temp issues creeping in, very bitey for street, high wear for both pads and rotors. Doesn't make sense. I still think that R10/R8 combo is good if one wants a single set and not chasing lap records on track. It seems that years of @Jstang23 's experience overpowered the pads quickly .

For fast drivers, get R16 for track and GS-1 for street.

someone who doesn't know how to brake on track can actually overheat them quicker than someone who knows what they're doing

So true.

 

[Aless_andro00]

Yes I did love this pad set up which is what I ran! However I obviously reached the maximum temperature or had a bad pad because I ended up bending the quarter inch steel backing plate. I am probably going to move to a R12/R10 or a R16/R12 combo for the future.

Yeah, definitely. Using R16 pads on the front and R12 on the rear would give you better braking performance and heat tolerance, which is great for aggressive driving, racing, or frequent track days.

 

[NeverSatisfied]

The R18/R12 combo I daily isn't near as noisy as other cars I've street driven with various GLoc pad compounds. I do wonder if it's the Titanium pad shims (from OPM) that quiets them down?

I will caution--the brakes are like a on/off switch when ice cold. I wouldn't toss the keys to just anyone for a street drive.

 

[tosha]

For what you do and what you drive, I would not put R10's either.

I think I need to replace my Pagids RSL after track event too . (not mustang, the other car)

 

[MrMike]

For what you do and what you drive, I would not put R10's either.

I think I need to replace my Pagids RSL after track event too . (not mustang, the other car)

It looks like you got your money's worth here at least?

 

[tosha]

It looks like you got your money's worth here at least?

Yeah, they gave me everything they could and heroically disintegrated after last session.


@Optimum Performance , Tim, do you think you could help inquiring about and potentially getting some Gloc pads through your contacts with them for a non-mustang car?

 

[Jstang23]

I guess I was lucky or not driving as hard

R16/R12 might be the new G-Loc standard for tracking mustangs!

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