Autocross brake pad recs

[tri-pedaler]

I haven’t really felt like these were on/off pads but I can see why you would feel that way. While there’s definitely more initial bite, I find that there’s still enough modulation. To be honest, I‘m able to manage weight transfer sufficiently with the throttle mostly. Maybe that’s just the autocross facility I run at (Devens) because all the other experienced FiSTs there use lift-off and throttle to transfer weight front/back

Interesting. Maybe the difference is in the venue. Or @The_Ryan perhaps it's in braking style?

For straight-line braking, it's straightforward (literally!). The goal is to not slide but still use 100% grip.

For trail braking, it seems that a lot of "feel" from the brake is required, since the situation is constantly changing based on pitch and roll change.

Maybe I'm wrong, but tb seems the "touchier" of the two. In other words, you can't transfer weight with lift-off oversteer when braking in the turn, right?

But maybe I'm misunderstanding.

 

[The_Ryan]

Interesting. Maybe the difference is in the venue. Or @The_Ryan perhaps it's in braking style?

For straight-line braking, it's straightforward (literally!). The goal is to not slide but still use 100% grip.

For trail braking, it seems that a lot of "feel" from the brake is required, since the situation is constantly changing based on pitch and roll change.

Maybe I'm wrong, but tb seems the "touchier" of the two. In other words, you can't transfer weight with lift-off oversteer when braking in the turn, right?

But maybe I'm misunderstanding.

Correct. I don’t have many situations where I really need to trail brake. There have been some, but I’ve found the stock pads to be sufficient for me (until they get a little too hot then I think feedback disappears, but I’ve only had that happen a few times). I usually can accelerate right up to the turn, let off the gas, start making the turn (usually oversteer a bit) then right back on the gas to get the backend back. We don‘t usually have any hair pins or anything, there are sweeps and slaloms with big sweeps around the corners of the triangle

 

[The_Ryan]

I think the moral of this story for OP is to try different setups and see what you like best and suits you best. I know I’m going to try out some different pads for sure next season from this thread

 

[tri-pedaler]

Correct. I don’t have many situations where I really need to trail brake. There have been some, but I’ve found the stock pads to be sufficient for me (until they get a little too hot then I think feedback disappears, but I’ve only had that happen a few times). I usually can accelerate right up to the turn, let off the gas, start making the turn (usually oversteer a bit) then right back on the gas to get the backend back. We don‘t usually have any hair pins or anything, there are sweeps and slaloms with big sweeps around the corners of the triangle

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Gotcha. I'm still learning, but fwiw that's my approach to entering into most slaloms. We often have a lot of tight corners at the Indy, so getting good at trail braking should pay off (if only eventually).

 

[CSM]

I think the moral of this story for OP is to try different setups and see what you like best and suits you best. I know I’m going to try out some different pads for sure next season from this thread

This X 1000. There are those in SSC that love DS2500, and those that absolutely hate em. Both folks can win trophies at nationals.

Pads are a personal preference thing, kind of like car setup. Find what works best for you and stick w it

 

[HAHAFiST]

This thread is killer. I'm currently on EBC yellows and considered stock "S" pads for Autox and Daily use to save some dough this round, but I may stick with yellows or maybe try the Blue stuff. My fiesta is my daily so I do need a compromise for some street use. Those Ferodos are PRICEY! Could also try Hawk HP+