[s-cars] Front brake research/ brake pad recommendations

[hmarcnguyen@netscape.net]

>cello at adelphia.net writes:
>
>I'm  currently doing this upgrade at the moment - 993TT Big Reds/with the A8 
>323x30  rotors.   Now I'm looking to see what folks' experiences are with a  
>variety of pads.  This car will only occasionally see track  use.
>
>Dust and noise are a concern, but not compared to  performance.  I'm just 
>looking to benefit from what others have  experienced!
 
I had the BIRA Sys1 with the Boxster calipers and A8 312x25 rotor on my former urS4 for a few years.  Used Hawke HPS pads on the street and HP Plus for a few track events at Summit Point (Main Course) and VIR.  I was very happy with the HPS' on the street...no squeaks/squeals except a few times in winter when cold, minimal dust, and worked well cold or hot on the street.  The HP Plus' worked well on the track, but did fade toward the end of run sessions.  They didn't eat through rotors like some other track pads I've used though like the Hawke Blues.  I'm sure there are other pads that may work better on the track then the Plus, but they weren't too expensive and were a good compromise for me.
 
- Marc
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