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06-08-2003, 11:23 PM

MAX2000JP

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Suggestions for Track only pads

What are a good track only pad? I know Neal uses Hawk HP+ and really likes them. Any other pads out there that people have tracked and had good experiences with?

06-09-2003, 08:59 AM

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Axxis are good pads for both street and track

06-09-2003, 01:46 PM

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porterfield R4

06-09-2003, 04:02 PM

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Hawk Performance Plus pads.
They sell them on the tire rack website.

06-09-2003, 06:48 PM

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Carbotech Panther +

Very high friction coefficient, good to 1500 degrees, little dust, NO FADE and streetable.

06-10-2003, 11:49 AM

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Carbotech Panther +

Very high friction coefficient, good to 1500 degrees, little dust, NO FADE and streetable.

Thanks for the advice. I am going to try the HP+'s and see how they hold up. What kind of brake fluid do you use and what tires are you running? I need to bleed my brakes and install Kuhmo MX's before I head to the track next. I am trying to set a budget for myself, since I will be getting a new car next summer, but until then my Maxima will be my "track" car.

06-10-2003, 07:26 PM

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Thanks for the advice. I am going to try the HP+'s and see how they hold up. What kind of brake fluid do you use and what tires are you running? I need to bleed my brakes and install Kuhmo MX's before I head to the track next. I am trying to set a budget for myself, since I will be getting a new car next summer, but until then my Maxima will be my "track" car.

I use ATE Superblue which is only $10/liter and has a very high boiling point. I've never cooked this fluid in a Maxima at all. Tires were Dunlop W-10's because they were cheap. I think you'll like the Kumho's, I've heard good things about them but haven't tried a set myself yet.

06-10-2003, 07:30 PM

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I use ATE Superblue which is only $10/liter and has a very high boiling point. I've never cooked this fluid in a Maxima at all. Tires were Dunlop W-10's because they were cheap. I think you'll like the Kumho's, I've heard good things about them but haven't tried a set myself yet.

How many liters do you need to buy to flush out the system? I was thinking about using ATE, so now that you recommended it I will buy it.

06-11-2003, 05:59 AM

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How many liters do you need to buy to flush out the system? I was thinking about using ATE, so now that you recommended it I will buy it.

I would buy 2. You will use most, if not all, of the first one to completely flush and bleed the system. The second can will be handy to have around to re-bleed later if you need to.