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Enthalpy · 10-07-2015, 10:25 AM

Brake Pad Manufacturer (F/R): Winmax/Winmax
Caliper (F/R): Stock/Stock
Rotor Size (F/R - IE OEM or specify): OEM/OEM
Compound (F/R): W5/W5
Tires: Michelin Pilot Super Sport

Feedback:
Got these pads for my first track day at MSR-Houston, and just tried them this past weekend at Texas World Speedway. LOVED them. On the street, it takes a few stops at neighborhood speeds for them to warm up enough to stop like stock. After a few more normal stops, they heat up enough to stop better than the stock pads at the same pedal pressures. I can use what feels like 30-40% less pressure to achieve the same stopping distance - again, on the street. They're hilariously loud, though.

On track, I never once experienced fade, but I'm at stock power. All of the instructors I've ridden with have asked me what pads I'm using, they all like the W5. I can trigger ABS with significantly less (guessing 40%) pedal pressure than stock. In addition to having good bite, I can let off the brake very smoothly, this pad setup has great modulation (imo, but I've done 4 total track days, so my opinion may not be worth much). I've never had issues trying to get the pads back up to temp before a corner.

Dusting looks to be average for a more track-oriented pad.

TL;DR: Love these pads. Great for a stock car on track, not so great on the street due to noise. There are probably louder ones out there, can't be by much though.

Scores:
Dusting (1=high-10=low): 3
Cold bite (1=low-10=high): 5
Hot bite (1=low-10=high): 9
Modulation (1=low-10=high): 9
Noise (1=extremely loud-10=quiet): 3
Pad Lifespan (1=short-10=long): (estimate/actual) 4/unknown
Does the brake dust with this combination damage the wheels/paint if not cleaned immediately? (Y/N) unknown, I'm on stock wheels which are hideous even when clean, so I don't wash them much
Brake ducts: (Y/N) N

PS: Thanks to @CSG David for getting me a great deal on these pads! I originally submitted an order for the W4, but David informed me that Winmax was not going to send them to the US anymore due to low sales. He suggested I try the W5, and offered them to me at no extra cost. Glad he did, I think I wouldn't like the W4 as much for track duty.

10-07-2015, 10:25 AM	#231
Enthalpy Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: FR-S 10 Series/'93 RX-7 Location: Houston Posts: 15 Thanks: 4 Thanked 19 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Winmax W5 Brake Pad Manufacturer (F/R): Winmax/Winmax Caliper (F/R): Stock/Stock Rotor Size (F/R - IE OEM or specify): OEM/OEM Compound (F/R): W5/W5 Tires: Michelin Pilot Super Sport Feedback: Got these pads for my first track day at MSR-Houston, and just tried them this past weekend at Texas World Speedway. LOVED them. On the street, it takes a few stops at neighborhood speeds for them to warm up enough to stop like stock. After a few more normal stops, they heat up enough to stop better than the stock pads at the same pedal pressures. I can use what feels like 30-40% less pressure to achieve the same stopping distance - again, on the street. They're hilariously loud, though. On track, I never once experienced fade, but I'm at stock power. All of the instructors I've ridden with have asked me what pads I'm using, they all like the W5. I can trigger ABS with significantly less (guessing 40%) pedal pressure than stock. In addition to having good bite, I can let off the brake very smoothly, this pad setup has great modulation (imo, but I've done 4 total track days, so my opinion may not be worth much). I've never had issues trying to get the pads back up to temp before a corner. Dusting looks to be average for a more track-oriented pad. TL;DR: Love these pads. Great for a stock car on track, not so great on the street due to noise. There are probably louder ones out there, can't be by much though. Scores: Dusting (1=high-10=low): 3 Cold bite (1=low-10=high): 5 Hot bite (1=low-10=high): 9 Modulation (1=low-10=high): 9 Noise (1=extremely loud-10=quiet): 3 Pad Lifespan (1=short-10=long): (estimate/actual) 4/unknown Does the brake dust with this combination damage the wheels/paint if not cleaned immediately? (Y/N) unknown, I'm on stock wheels which are hideous even when clean, so I don't wash them much Brake ducts: (Y/N) N PS: Thanks to @CSG David for getting me a great deal on these pads! I originally submitted an order for the W4, but David informed me that Winmax was not going to send them to the US anymore due to low sales. He suggested I try the W5, and offered them to me at no extra cost. Glad he did, I think I wouldn't like the W4 as much for track duty.