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Old 12-05-2012, 04:54 PM   #8
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I have a lot. Not all track setups, but applicable to the track I'll also rate the pads on a few subjective metrics, with ratings from 1-10 (1 is bad, 10 is good)

***Please note that these are my personal experiences and feedback with these pads on the CSG BRZ, and as always, YMMV.

Brake Pad Manufacturer: OEM
Compound (F/R): OEM
Tires: Stock

Feedback:
Pads begin to fade after a few laps on a low speed track with easy braking (SoWS CW). Pads are relatively low friction and bite, but still offer great modulation (especially so for beginners and those with no experience with track pads) that is well matched to the OEM brake booster. Fade is progressive, and driving while faded requires more and more pedal pressure to achieve the same braking power.

Dusting: 8
Cold bite: 2
Hot bite: 2
Modulation: 3

Brake Pad Manufacturer: Carbotech
Compound (F/R): XP10/XP8
Tires: 215/45/17 Dunlop Z1SS

Feedback:
Unable to fade the pads at any socal track, except at Auto Club Speedway, which is EXTREMELY hard on brakes (130-40, 85-40, 100-35, 100-40, all within a 2 minute lap). At ACS, the brakes faded after about 5 consecutive laps, which was expected. The staggered setup was originally speculated to be relatively balanced, but hampered trail braking.

Modulation range is large, due to the compressibility of the ceramic compound used in the Carbotechs. It's easy for both novices and experienced drivers to transition to these from street pads.

With proper bedding, 98% of the noise these pads make is eliminated, and you won't even notice them on the street.

Dusting: 3
Cold bite: 5
Hot bite: 6
Modulation: 6

Brake Pad Manufacturer: Carbotech
Compound (F/R): XP10/XP10
Tires: 215/45/17 Dunlop Z1SS

Feedback:
Only difference from the 10/8 is that proper trail-braking became possible.

Dusting: 3
Cold bite: 5
Hot bite: 6
Modulation: 6

Brake Pad Manufacturer: Project Mu/Carbotech
Compound (F/R): Max900i/XP10
Tires: 225/45/17 RS3 front, 215/45/17 Dunlop Z1SS rear

Feedback:
The metallic compound Max900i is one of the predecessors of the newer Club Racer pad. This pad offers BIG intial bite, which may startle newbies, and will require a small adjustment period for those that are not used to the bite of a sintered metal pads. Modulation with these pads is exceptional, but there's a TON of brake dust.

With proper bedding, most of the noise these pads make is eliminated, and you may hear a light scratching at VERY low speeds, with the windows open and the radio off.

Dusting: 2
Cold bite: 6
Hot bite: 9
Modulation: 8

Brake Pad Manufacturer: AP Racing/Carbotech (AP Racing front caliper)
Compound (F/R): C300/XP10
Tires: 225/45/17 RS3 front, 215/45/17 Dunlop Z1SS rear

Feedback:
Please note that this feedback is with the AP Racing 3850 caliper in the front.

The C300 is an enduro race compound. With the newfound cooling of the BBK, I am currently unable to actually bed these in...

Dusting: 5
Cold bite: 3
Hot bite: 5
Modulation: 5


I'll add more as I have the opportunity to test different setups.
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