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RE: Playing in Pueblo




> > So, my conclusion is the Pagids are the only solution for the G60's on
the
> > track, but this approach is going to require frequent pad and rotor
> > replacement. The pads I removed, though only about 1/2 worn, had chunks
> > missing from the linings, which probably explains the brake chatter.
> These
> > pads are also very noisy on the street and take a while to heat up.
>
>
> > Gary, you may want to contact Paul Weston at Weston Motorsports.  He is
> the
> > distributor for what used to be known as "Cool Carbons".  Incredible pad
> and
> > probably the nicest guy you will talk to about brakes.  Does alot of
> testing
> > and is very familiar with Quats.
> >
>
> I agree 100% with that, I had the Pagid Orange pads (rs-4) and they were
> great!, but at a cost of $200 for the front, ouch!, previous to that I had
> the Cool Carbon pads and was not very happy with them. they were a lot
> better than the stock pads I was replacing but junk compared to the Pagid.
> they ate my rotors much faster than the pagids and were not as good cold.
> they also made brake dust that ate the finish off my wheels. >
> I am now using a wilwood set up which is amazing, much more powerful than
> the g60 and using Hawk HPS for the street ($37 set) and the Hawk Blue for
> track use ($55) I just got back from Watkins Glen where the car was in 2
run
> groups for both days and the brakes were flawless, never a hint of fade
and
> lots of power, the car was being driven VERY hard by both my friend and
> myself. (it was the primer black 5KTQ for anyone who was there=) last year
> with the stock g60 and Pagid rs-4's I did get some fade only when pushing
it
> very hard. I understand all the trash talk about the wilwood set up but in
> reality it is a very good solution and I do not mind rebuilding the
calipers
> once a year. and if you keep 15" wheels for the street it is your only
> choice.
>
> just my observations
> Mike Guidotti
> 87 5KTQ >
>
>