Review: Project Mu HC+ 800 Street/Track Pads

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Dezoris

(Got mine from Mike at CounterSpace, because he actually tracks the car ever weekend which most speed shops do not)

We have a slight addiction to actually testing the products we sell; we say it how it is, and try our best to recommend products that actually suit our client's needs. Thanks for the shoutout!

[n8dog11914]

I am looking at a set of these vs. the Ferodo DS2500s as the price is very similar and both are a hybrid pad. I assume these pads would hold better to any kind of track duty as compared to the Ferodos?

Thanks,

[jonnyozero3]

Originally Posted by n8dog11914

I am looking at a set of these vs. the Ferodo DS2500s as the price is very similar and both are a hybrid pad. I assume these pads would hold better to any kind of track duty as compared to the Ferodos?

Thanks,

Ditto. Wondering this as well.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by n8dog11914

I am looking at a set of these vs. the Ferodo DS2500s as the price is very similar and both are a hybrid pad. I assume these pads would hold better to any kind of track duty as compared to the Ferodos?

Thanks,

It's mostly a preference thing. We carry both

I happen to prefer the HC+800 over the DS2500; it's got a higher temp range and slightly more hot bite (but less cold bite).

[sean1186]

Looks like I've made my decision on brake pad set up, thanks for the detailed review!

[spitz]

After about 1000-1200 miles on these pads and three track days, they have started to squeak during road use. Not as drastic as pads like the Carbotechs, but definitely noticeable. Pretty sure I had them bed in correctly as well.

Still, a great pad... I do think I will be purchasing a set of dedicated pads, since I found them so easy to install.

CSG Mike --

Would you happen to suggest swapping rotors if I decide to use Club Racers for track days? I am not the most knowledgeable in compounds.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by spitz

After about 1000-1200 miles on these pads and three track days, they have started to squeak during road use. Not as drastic as pads like the Carbotechs, but definitely noticeable. Pretty sure I had them bed in correctly as well.

Still, a great pad... I do think I will be purchasing a set of dedicated pads, since I found them so easy to install.

CSG Mike --

Would you happen to suggest swapping rotors if I decide to use Club Racers for track days? I am not the most knowledgeable in compounds.

Swapping rotors is *ideal*.

Do I do that on my own car?... No.

Just keep in mind that immediately after u swap rotors, the brakes wont be performing optimally (for the first on-track session), since the transfer layer will be different on the rotor from the pad compound. I won't really matter for street driving.

[spitz]

Just wanted to give an update to everyone. After about 1,500 miles or so, the brakes do squeak noticeably louder and develop more brake dust. Does it bother me enough to take them out for street driving? No, not really. I still think these pads are far superior for street driving to the OEM pads, and will most likely be putting in some Club Racers for more serious track day usage. Now if only Subaru/Toyota would solve the damn DI issue, I'd be out testing more!

[OmarYasin]

@splitz

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[OmarYasin]

@spitz,are the clubsports at all streetable?

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[mfbmike]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

PM us for a price. HC+800 are priced very reasonably, and are more affordable than most people think. We also offer the Club Racers, and are the only US based FR-S/BRZ vendor to work with Project Mu directly and import the 999 (their high-end race pad).

Mike, do you guys have HC+800 front and rear pads in stock?

[troek]

ive been trying to wear out my trd pads so i can buy these lol, and now this review makes me want them even more. ill be hitting up fuji speedway at the end of this month, that should help me along.

[CSG David]

Originally Posted by mfbmike

Mike, do you guys have HC+800 front and rear pads in stock?

I'm not Mike, but we do have HC+800 pads in stock!

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by OmarYasin

@spitz,are the clubsports at all streetable?

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They are. Properly bedded, they'll pass the girl test. They're a bit on the harder side to bed if you're a novice, but an experienced driver should be able to bed the Club Racer without issue.

Originally Posted by mfbmike

Mike, do you guys have HC+800 front and rear pads in stock?

I am Mike, and yes we have them in stock.