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Originally Posted by Powaup
Are track pads recommended for those going to the track 3x a year?
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Track pads are necessary for the heat generated with track use. Street pads have a tendency to overheat and smear pad deposit all over the rotors which leads to brake shudder (very often falsely diagnosed as warped rotors). If you are very careful and manage you brakes well, don't push too hard when you are on track and don't mind a little brake shudder after going to the track (the shudder usually goes away after 2~5 weeks of street driving), then you might be able to get away with using street pads. But if you really want to enjoy yourself, get proper track pads.
Brake management tips:
- Do a proper cool-down lap before going into the pits (don't use the brakes during that lap)
- Avoid applying the hot brakes when the car is stationary
- Don't back-up into your parking spot in the pits, go straight in (to avoid multiple application of hot brakes)
- Brake hard early in the braking zones, adjust your speed by releasing the brakes when nearing the turn-in point (instead of braking harder at the end)