Brake Pad Upgrade?

[chichirone]

Anyone have a suggestion for brake pads for my 69 Camaro? I'm running Baer Brakes 6P's up front and T4 on the rears. The current pads are the ones that came with the Baer brake kit when it was installed. My car weighs about 3600lbs and I'm running Dunlop Direzza Zii tires. I run the car on the street, autocross and am looking to do some ASCS events in 2014. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[Sieg]

Hawk HP Plus pads cross over well, good bite, no warm up issues........but if you even glance at them they'll thoroughly dust your wheels.

[Apogee]

Originally Posted by Sieg

Hawk HP Plus pads cross over well, good bite, no warm up issues........but if you even glance at them they'll thoroughly dust your wheels.

X2 on the Hawk HP Plus...just don't make eye contact and you'll be fine...but only because you won't be looking at your wheels.

As for pads, have you driven the Baer supplied pads yet (Roulands)? If so, how do you like them? Even at best, opinions on pad compounds between different cars tend to be very subjective, and what I like on my car may not be what you like on yours. If you have some baseline to help establish your expectations, that can be very helpful. In addition, manual or power brakes? If power, vacuum assist or Hydroboost? If vacuum assist, booster size and configuration? MC bore size?

Tobin
KORE3

[chichirone]

Originally Posted by Apogee

X2 on the Hawk HP Plus...just don't make eye contact and you'll be fine...but only because you won't be looking at your wheels.

As for pads, have you driven the Baer supplied pads yet (Roulands)? If so, how do you like them? Even at best, opinions on pad compounds between different cars tend to be very subjective, and what I like on my car may not be what you like on yours. If you have some baseline to help establish your expectations, that can be very helpful. In addition, manual or power brakes? If power, vacuum assist or Hydroboost? If vacuum assist, booster size and configuration? MC bore size?

Tobin
KORE3

Good points. I'm new at this so appreciate the insight. I have driven on the pads quite a bit. I liked them a lot when new however I feel they tend to fade pretty quickly now, as I feel they have lost their bite. Not sure if this is "normal" or time to replace. My brakes are power. Vacuum assist. Would love to convert to hydroboost down the road. I need to look up the MC bore but I think its 1-1/8". I just can't recall off the top of my head. I'd be happy to replace with the same Rouland pads but wasn't sure if you guys would suggest an upgrade such as the Hawk HP's with my set-up.

[Sieg]

Tobin brings up a good point with manual vs. power assist. The initial bite of the pad (HP+ and comparable) with power assist may be too aggressive for your desire. He's a trusted source with insight and exceptional knowledge.

[Apogee]

Originally Posted by Sieg

Tobin brings up a good point with manual vs. power assist. The initial bite of the pad (HP+ and comparable) with power assist may be too aggressive for your desire. He's a trusted source with insight and exceptional knowledge.

Uh-oh...I feel like I'm being buttered up for something

Considering the 200 UTQG tires and intended auto-x and ASCS events (I'm assuming you mean the American Sports Car Series, not American Sprint Car Series), the more aggro the better really so long as the tires can handle it and it doesn't compromise modulation and control, which I don't think it will. I do think the Hawk HP Plus, EBC Yellowstuffs, or something similar with a GG friction rating would be a good option for your application. Who cares about dust if they're doing what they're supposed to be doing?

Tobin
KORE3