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S550 Brake pad questions

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Exp. Type
HPDE
Exp. Level
Under 3 Years
Illinois
2016 GT performance pack used for HPDE and occasional street driving (500-1000 miles per year).

Intermediate skill level. 200TW tires. Brembo DOT4 fluid. Stock pads lose a little bite near the end of my sessions.

1. At what thickness do you replace the pads?
2. Would G-Loc R10, R12, or R16 front pads make the most sense for how I use the car?
3. Can I keep using stock rear pad replacements or should those be upgraded at the same time?

Thank you.
 
Do not consider an R10 for the front, not enough heat resistance there , though they are fine for the rear. I suggest folks never start with anything less than an R12 up front and frankly depending on the courses run a bump up to an R16 is often a good idea. Always get the G-Locs pre-bedded, they are a pain to bed and especially if rushed for time it is great to have them ready to go.
 

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