Brake Choices / Suggestions
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Brake Choices / Suggestions
So, I swapped out all the parts and put the LSJ brakes on my LT the other weekend (instead of drums). We raced Chuckwalla Valley Raceway this weekend, and I must say, I should have done that years ago. Car still feels like it could do better tho. Now that I have options, curious to see what other guys running HPDE / Time Attack are running for pads / rotors, to see what else may be worth trying. I was told that Fujita is planning on coming out with some new stuff this summer, may try and see if I can try it out.
Current Setup:
Hawk HPS Pads
R1 Concepts Slotted Rotors
Stainless lines
Stoptech 660 Fluid
Just curious to see what others are running.
Current Setup:
Hawk HPS Pads
R1 Concepts Slotted Rotors
Stainless lines
Stoptech 660 Fluid
Just curious to see what others are running.
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The pads are definitely going to be holding you back. Step up to a dedicated track pad or run the HP+ or Carbotech 1521 all the time. Those are the most aggresive I would run for a daily driver. If its just a track car look into something like the XP8-XP12 or Hawk DTC-70. Im familiar with the LNF though so Im not sure what is all available to the LSJ or LS/LT models.
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Yeah Hawk makes the specific pads for track days. I'm sure they are much better.
HP Plus | Hawk Performance HP Plus
Are you running LSJ brakes so you can run a certain wheel and tire setup? Why not LNF Brembo calipers up front?
HP Plus | Hawk Performance HP Plus
Are you running LSJ brakes so you can run a certain wheel and tire setup? Why not LNF Brembo calipers up front?
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Running LSJ brakes to get rid of the LT front disk/ rear drum setup. I currently have 15" track wheels, so wasnt interested in the cost of going Brembos all around plus having to buy new track wheels.
Currently using 225/45/15 RS3's as tires on Kosai K1's. it clears the LSJ brakes. Want to go to a 16" wheel and a 245 tire when $$$ allows.....
Currently using 225/45/15 RS3's as tires on Kosai K1's. it clears the LSJ brakes. Want to go to a 16" wheel and a 245 tire when $$$ allows.....
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This is good advice. I have an LNF but when I "upgraded" my stock pads to Hawk HPS I lost a few seconds on my lap times. They are a downgrade from stock pads, at least on the LNF. I run Hawk DTC-70 now and they are awesome. As far as rotors, they are not going to increase your stopping power. There is just quality differences resulting in shorter life on the cheaper ones. Again, speaking for the LNF, you can't beat the price and durability of stock rotors. I cracked both my front R1 Concepts rotors at the road track. Underneath their nice finish and powder coat are cheap Chinese blanks that won't last.
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is this you/?
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I am still using my original set of rotors that came with my car new in 2010. It has 47,000 miles on it, and at least 10 track days. They have even been turned once at NAPA to get rid of a wobble.
So if you can have a set of LNF rotors re-drilled I'd definitely recommend them!
Front:
Rear:
Edit: Not even sure if that diameter will even fit on your car ...
So if you can have a set of LNF rotors re-drilled I'd definitely recommend them!
Front:
Rear:
Edit: Not even sure if that diameter will even fit on your car ...
Last edited by colodude18; 05-06-2015 at 04:50 PM.
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I am still using my original set of rotors that came with my car new in 2010. It has 47,000 miles on it, and at least 10 track days. They have even been turned once at NAPA to get rid of a wobble.
So if you can have a set of LNF rotors re-drilled I'd definitely recommend them!
Front: Amazon.com: ACDelco 177-1056 GM Original Equipment Front Disc Brake Rotor: Automotive
Rear: Amazon.com: ACDelco 177-1057 GM Original Equipment Rear Disc Brake Rotor: Automotive
So if you can have a set of LNF rotors re-drilled I'd definitely recommend them!
Front: Amazon.com: ACDelco 177-1056 GM Original Equipment Front Disc Brake Rotor: Automotive
Rear: Amazon.com: ACDelco 177-1057 GM Original Equipment Rear Disc Brake Rotor: Automotive
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Using a track pad on any rotor will shorten the life considerably. In my experience by the cheapest rotors you can find at like Napa or Autozone with a warranty and just keep replacing them over and over. When you get good enough you will warp even the most expensive "premium" rotors in a day if you are on a road course. Either get floating rotors or "disposable" ones.
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my opinion Fox would be to throw the brembos on the front and leave the LSJ rears. You will get a hell of a lot less brake fade with the brembos. Might have to just go up in wheel size since there soo big.
The grab on the brembos is superior to the lsj brakes as well. If you do go this route, as i have done ... stock rotors and pads work the best. You of all people would appreciate this setup.
The grab on the brembos is superior to the lsj brakes as well. If you do go this route, as i have done ... stock rotors and pads work the best. You of all people would appreciate this setup.
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my opinion Fox would be to throw the brembos on the front and leave the LSJ rears. You will get a hell of a lot less brake fade with the brembos. Might have to just go up in wheel size since there soo big.
The grab on the brembos is superior to the lsj brakes as well. If you do go this route, as i have done ... stock rotors and pads work the best. You of all people would appreciate this setup.
The grab on the brembos is superior to the lsj brakes as well. If you do go this route, as i have done ... stock rotors and pads work the best. You of all people would appreciate this setup.
EDIT: The brembos would require a 17" wheel right?
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This is good advice. I have an LNF but when I "upgraded" my stock pads to Hawk HPS I lost a few seconds on my lap times. They are a downgrade from stock pads, at least on the LNF. I run Hawk DTC-70 now and they are awesome. As far as rotors, they are not going to increase your stopping power. There is just quality differences resulting in shorter life on the cheaper ones. Again, speaking for the LNF, you can't beat the price and durability of stock rotors. I cracked both my front R1 Concepts rotors at the road track. Underneath their nice finish and powder coat are cheap Chinese blanks that won't last.
Colodude, do the DTC-70 take a while to warm up? And are they grabby?
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I run Raybestos ST-43 on my fronts (Brembo swap LSJ) They are sorta amazing. No fade, so much bite. I got 5 full days of tracking out of them, and there is pad left. I put a new set on for this season, but there's enough I'm keeping the old set for spares.
Have HP+ on the rear. They seem fine. The rears don't do that much stopping on our cars, so they don't have to be super amazing.
Running some rando Centric solid rotors all around. They've made it through one summer just fine. They are cheap enough you can just replace as needed.
Have HP+ on the rear. They seem fine. The rears don't do that much stopping on our cars, so they don't have to be super amazing.
Running some rando Centric solid rotors all around. They've made it through one summer just fine. They are cheap enough you can just replace as needed.
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They are extremely grabby, and also extremely dusty and squeaky. Their bite is much more aggressive than stock, and I've found their wear on the rotors to be very acceptable. I also run ProSpeed 683 brake fluid which helps tremendously in preventing brake fade.
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yes you can get a 17" wheel around the brembo. The IRL wheels clear without a spacer, that would be the cheapest wheel i think you could find to clear them.
I bought all of my brembo swap stuff used from Jeff (Mongo). I would estimate about $600 for all the stuff your going to need. The calipers, rotors, pads i got from Jeff... the other stuff you need to convert from LSJ is available at CED... there little bolts and odds and ends that you need. I also upgraded to SS lines up front when i swapped.
CED has great how-to on their site as well.
If you do decide to convert to brembos feel free to pm me with any questions, i would be glad to help you out.
I bought all of my brembo swap stuff used from Jeff (Mongo). I would estimate about $600 for all the stuff your going to need. The calipers, rotors, pads i got from Jeff... the other stuff you need to convert from LSJ is available at CED... there little bolts and odds and ends that you need. I also upgraded to SS lines up front when i swapped.
CED has great how-to on their site as well.
If you do decide to convert to brembos feel free to pm me with any questions, i would be glad to help you out.
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Yeah, problem is im running 4x 100 hubs so its finding another set of 17" wheels in that that works. Im waiting to hear back from CED on the brembo full kit they sell since they are a sponsor on the racecar, Otherwise I can get the parts locally to do the LSJ brakes for about $300.