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Originally Posted by Canyonero
Thanks TrackClub for sharing this. I feel a little less crazy now. I had a similar experience smoking the driver's front at TMP with the OE SC3s. Mosport GP is easy on brakes and I often get bad smell even in early sessions. I'm not standing on the brakes or anything. I see two bars light up on PDR. The R16 pads feel too grabby even when you jack the car and spin the wheel by hand.
I ordered a set of Ferodo DS1.11 - will report back. Might be while getting them cross-border and all. I the meantime, I'll just lift earlier on focus on the line.
Thanks everyone!
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1.11 is a good race pad with a flat torque line, so easy to modulate re trail braking etc. It is still quite a bit more aggressive vs stockers, so keep that in mind. A good thing is, that it is Ferodos longest lasting compound. I had used it on my C5Z track car for a bit many years ago and liked it. Mind you, I had modded brake system with AP Racing kit, cooling, etc. And the Vette was some 800lb lighter...When I went up to DSUNO I had to rebuild calipers every season (20-25 track days).
Not surprised you had issues with R16: it is very aggressive and its life span is short (by design).
Last piece of advice: do NOT hesitate to go back to stockers, as they are very capable all way to "expert" and I can guarantee they will not impact your pace in the least. A good and safe upgrade would be DS2500 which is one step up from stockers, but then again, ask yourself a question: why?
Have fun and enjoy learning the car and the craft! Cheers!