Going to track, need advice on brakes.
01-09-2012, 04:14 AM
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Going to track, need advice on brakes.
I have stock brakes on c32 amg recently changed, I'm worrying stock pads might not be good for track, I was looking at stopTech brake pads from tirerack or ebc yellows, probably will need new tires after track, but anyways what do you guys recommend.
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01-09-2012, 05:27 AM
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If this is your first time going to a lapping event, then stick with your stock brakes and tires. Just make sure the brake pads and tires are not too worn already for safety reasons.
It's a good idea to make sure the car is in good mechanical shape with all the fluids topped up.
There is nothing wrong with taking a stock car to a lapping event, especially if this is your first time or you are a relative beginner. Generally speaking, the focus should be your driving technique (racing line, braking points, and accelerating points out of corners).
After you get more experience, you may decide to upgrade certain things, but I would only do that after you have determined what needs to be upgraded first by experiencing the stock setup.
Ultimately, the most important "upgrade" is learning to be a better driver on the track. Next comes tires and brake pads/fluids, as these are significant wear and tear items if you track more often. A big brake kit is unnecessary for most people, in my opinion.
It's a good idea to make sure the car is in good mechanical shape with all the fluids topped up.
There is nothing wrong with taking a stock car to a lapping event, especially if this is your first time or you are a relative beginner. Generally speaking, the focus should be your driving technique (racing line, braking points, and accelerating points out of corners).
After you get more experience, you may decide to upgrade certain things, but I would only do that after you have determined what needs to be upgraded first by experiencing the stock setup.
Ultimately, the most important "upgrade" is learning to be a better driver on the track. Next comes tires and brake pads/fluids, as these are significant wear and tear items if you track more often. A big brake kit is unnecessary for most people, in my opinion.
01-09-2012, 07:57 AM
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If this is your first time going to a lapping event, then stick with your stock brakes and tires. Just make sure the brake pads and tires are not too worn already for safety reasons.
It's a good idea to make sure the car is in good mechanical shape with all the fluids topped up.
There is nothing wrong with taking a stock car to a lapping event, especially if this is your first time or you are a relative beginner. Generally speaking, the focus should be your driving technique (racing line, braking points, and accelerating points out of corners).
After you get more experience, you may decide to upgrade certain things, but I would only do that after you have determined what needs to be upgraded first by experiencing the stock setup.
Ultimately, the most important "upgrade" is learning to be a better driver on the track. Next comes tires and brake pads/fluids, as these are significant wear and tear items if you track more often. A big brake kit is unnecessary for most people, in my opinion.
It's a good idea to make sure the car is in good mechanical shape with all the fluids topped up.
There is nothing wrong with taking a stock car to a lapping event, especially if this is your first time or you are a relative beginner. Generally speaking, the focus should be your driving technique (racing line, braking points, and accelerating points out of corners).
After you get more experience, you may decide to upgrade certain things, but I would only do that after you have determined what needs to be upgraded first by experiencing the stock setup.
Ultimately, the most important "upgrade" is learning to be a better driver on the track. Next comes tires and brake pads/fluids, as these are significant wear and tear items if you track more often. A big brake kit is unnecessary for most people, in my opinion.
01-09-2012, 08:56 PM
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Change your break fluid before going and make sure you do a few good cool down laps. DO NOT STOP the car with glowing red rotors or you will leave deposits with will shake like hell after.
I run EBC yellows and find no need to upgrade to 6 piston calipers. There is no comparison to the stock pads, they were rubbish.
I run EBC yellows and find no need to upgrade to 6 piston calipers. There is no comparison to the stock pads, they were rubbish.
