Pads for base GT to hold me over for single HPDE

[strike-eagle]

I'm doing an HPDE next weekend at NCM and was looking for cost effective pads for the event. I didn't want to splurge on Carbotechs or G-LOCs since I'm going to be upgrading to the PP Brembos shortly afterwards.

I'll be running in the novice group so I don't expect to see insane braking. Hawk HPS were looking alright even though they aren't really meant for track use. Any recommendations? The alternative is just to go on my stock pads, but I'd really like to go out on fresh pads. On a side note, is the dust from the Hawks corrosive? I can't find a straight answer on that.

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[BmacIL]

I'm doing an HPDE next weekend at NCM and was looking for cost effective pads for the event. I didn't want to splurge on Carbotechs or G-LOCs since I'm going to be upgrading to the PP Brembos shortly afterwards.

I'll be running in the novice group so I don't expect to see insane braking. Hawk HPS were looking alright even though they aren't really meant for track use. Any recommendations? The alternative is just to go on my stock pads, but I'd really like to go out on fresh pads. On a side note, is the dust from the Hawks corrosive? I can't find a straight answer on that.

Powerstop Track day. They're cheap and will stop with authority, will have reasonable temp capabilities. Word of caution, get the brake dust off your wheels and paint ASAP after the track day. It ruins clear coat.

 

[strike-eagle]

Powerstop Track day. They're cheap and will stop with authority, will have reasonable temp capabilities. Word of caution, get the brake dust off your wheels and paint ASAP after the track day. It ruins clear coat.

Ruins clear coat as in it starts eating away things immediately? Or is it more like if you let it sit for weeks you'll start seeing the damage? It's a 2 day event and I'm really, really anal about paint.

 

[BmacIL]

Ruins clear coat as in it starts eating away things immediately? Or is it more like if you let it sit for weeks you'll start seeing the damage? It's a 2 day event and I'm really, really anal about paint.

Don't let it sit for weeks. If you get it off after the event you should be ok. Put painters tape on your fender behind the tire for about 6-8 inches.

 

[o-man]

Agree with the Powerstops. Although I didn't have any issues with wheel nor paint finish

 

[BmacIL]

Agree with the Powerstops. Although I didn't have any issues with wheel nor paint finish

I'm glad, but I'd say you're lucky. I'm not the only one to experience this.

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