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Originally Posted by racerx8
TrackClub I agree 100% Stock 1LE calipers, DS1.11 pads (f&r), Ti shims, SS deflectors, Motul 600. Zero fade issues, LRP, the Glen, Thompson and out brake some P$$ cars, and a lot of others etc. Manage the heat in your 1LE brakes properly and they work great.
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Words of wisdom! Heat management, modulation and release qualities are usually the 3 top considerations for race teams. Also, smooth initial bite is preferred as well, to better manage weight transfer (interestingly enough this eliminates extreme torque pads from the list). Also, a venue TYPE matters TONS. If a track is relatively short, with few straights to cool down the components, but many corners (as in GMG case), running extreme torque pads is a BAD idea.
Race teams rebuild their calipers after each race. They will never reuse the same pad, or fluid. They dont use any of the street components either.
A full race brake system is a completely different animal and its cost is on a different planet as compared to what is sold to the public even as *race* upgrades.
Yet, resellers are pushing extreme torque pads to amateurs as the "newest and greatest *race* pads, without any second thought, or consideration to what stock components were designed for.
Agree that 1.11 is a good upgrade choice. Ditto DTC60.
Albeit, not without caveats.
I have zero issues outbreaking some well sorted club race cars on slicks with my stock car. That's not a surprise really, as stock pad is more than capable of engaging ABS if one brakes late and hard enough. Yes, higher torque pads may be beneficial to some drivers and some venues. But to think of them as an immediate benefit to all and at all venues is a mistake. Imo. Cheers!