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brzest · 08-23-2015, 02:08 PM

Hi,

Recently got a set of XP8's for front and rear. The fronts were slightly used (15.2 mm left / 16.8 when new), but overhauled by Carbotech Europe, whom I bought them from, so looked like new.

I've done about 135 laps (2 mile lap) on my local circuit, of which probably 80-90 are 'fast' laps, rest are warmup/cooling laps. Also maybe 2000 road miles, mainly just commuting.
Here's a video of one of my laps, to get an idea of the track/braking:
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiamwoLSXg8"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiamwoLSXg8[/ame]

Now I consider myself a novice driver, so thought the pads would last a bit, but checking them today, I saw the fronts were completely worn. The left side was almost to the metal, the pads on the right front had a bit more left. Rears are like new.
Here's a few pics:

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What could I do to make them last longer? Ducting? Or just run XP10's or even XP12's? Is this even normal wear?

To clarify 100% of the laps are with pedaldance and tires are OEM Primacy HP's.

@CSG Mike / @CSG David any recomendations? Will be getting new sets from you guys hopefully (e-mailed you about local pickup), but which ones...

Thanks for any help!

08-23-2015, 02:08 PM	#1
brzest Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: '15 BRZ Location: Estonia Posts: 63 Thanks: 61 Thanked 22 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	XP8's done after 2 trackdays, should I upgrade? Hi, Recently got a set of XP8's for front and rear. The fronts were slightly used (15.2 mm left / 16.8 when new), but overhauled by Carbotech Europe, whom I bought them from, so looked like new. I've done about 135 laps (2 mile lap) on my local circuit, of which probably 80-90 are 'fast' laps, rest are warmup/cooling laps. Also maybe 2000 road miles, mainly just commuting. Here's a video of one of my laps, to get an idea of the track/braking: [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiamwoLSXg8"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiamwoLSXg8[/ame] Now I consider myself a novice driver, so thought the pads would last a bit, but checking them today, I saw the fronts were completely worn. The left side was almost to the metal, the pads on the right front had a bit more left. Rears are like new. Here's a few pics: What could I do to make them last longer? Ducting? Or just run XP10's or even XP12's? Is this even normal wear? To clarify 100% of the laps are with pedaldance and tires are OEM Primacy HP's. @CSG Mike / @CSG David any recomendations? Will be getting new sets from you guys hopefully (e-mailed you about local pickup), but which ones... Thanks for any help!