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Originally Posted by 14stu
Those hawk pads are not good for the track, they don't hold up to autox let alone lapping. You should get pads before you go, I'd recommend the GLoc R12 fronts and R10 rears (you can get away with just fronts, but the brake bias will be a bit wonky). The stock pads will not work for a trackday unless it's pouring rain.
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Originally Posted by smoltz
That post is on the Autocross forum.
Autocross != Track
Very different requirements.
For first track day you'll be fine though especially since it's TNIA. I would still recommend doing fluid though.
Have fun - focus on relaxing - let us know how it goes!
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I am also looking at Ferodo DS2500 pads now, seems like they used to be under 310 for front + back on amazon, but now are 340. May be these would be better fit for daily + track. Even if I order them now, they are showing delivery in June.
My options are
1. Do fluid and hawk HPS 5.0 pads now, next year change to Ferodo DS2500 when doing fluid swap
2. Do 1 but swap for Ferodo DS2500 and try selling hawk pads later as used
3. Do fluid only now and later install Ferodo DS2500
4. Do nothing for this event, Install Ferodo DS2500 and fluid swap in a month
I would prefer to do everything in one go. Removing each wheel is tiring but also don't wan to compromise safety. I don't think I can handle doing pad swap for every event. I would do fluid swap once a year as SRF seems to last well.