Duane Black
Curbs go brrrppp
In a week or so, I plan to pull the trigger on a brake upgrade of some kind and will need new front pads. Thus I'm reconsidering options.
The ST43 Raybestos has served me well since 2017. I've run it on 220 and 200tw tires. Have been happy with its characteristics, and its longevity.
But I know many who prefer a Carbotech pad. I know there are some Pagid fan boys, so I'm making a list of pros/cons.
DTC70 - Ran the lower compound, the DTC60, for a year. Ultimately, I loved it, but it wore really fast on a 12.45" rotor and sliding caliper - new set every event basically (but that was CMP and Sebring) I expect it would do much better with the cooling I now have + a substantially larger rotor (14 or 15)
I never used them in the rain, but I hear they're a biznitch and corrosive.
If I move to 6 pot brembos, it's literally 40% the cost of my next pad....
ST43.
Went to it for longevity over DTC60, Never looked back. Wears well, was marginally more expensive.
However, with 6 piston brembos, theyll be SO MUCH more expensive.
Carbotech.
Read about the XP10, 12, 24. leaning on one of those if I go that route. I hear they're easy on rotors.
So, is it worth it to save $200 a set of pads by going hawk?
Edit: will likely be staying with Hankook RS-4 for the life of my new pads and even the next set. I thought about going to the ST47 Raybestos, as it apparently pairs well with the ST43 I already have in the back. I just domt want overkill on the brakes for the tires. On the other hand, I have 3700 lbs with me in it pushing this baby forward
The ST43 Raybestos has served me well since 2017. I've run it on 220 and 200tw tires. Have been happy with its characteristics, and its longevity.
But I know many who prefer a Carbotech pad. I know there are some Pagid fan boys, so I'm making a list of pros/cons.
DTC70 - Ran the lower compound, the DTC60, for a year. Ultimately, I loved it, but it wore really fast on a 12.45" rotor and sliding caliper - new set every event basically (but that was CMP and Sebring) I expect it would do much better with the cooling I now have + a substantially larger rotor (14 or 15)
I never used them in the rain, but I hear they're a biznitch and corrosive.
If I move to 6 pot brembos, it's literally 40% the cost of my next pad....
ST43.
Went to it for longevity over DTC60, Never looked back. Wears well, was marginally more expensive.
However, with 6 piston brembos, theyll be SO MUCH more expensive.
Carbotech.
Read about the XP10, 12, 24. leaning on one of those if I go that route. I hear they're easy on rotors.
So, is it worth it to save $200 a set of pads by going hawk?
Edit: will likely be staying with Hankook RS-4 for the life of my new pads and even the next set. I thought about going to the ST47 Raybestos, as it apparently pairs well with the ST43 I already have in the back. I just domt want overkill on the brakes for the tires. On the other hand, I have 3700 lbs with me in it pushing this baby forward
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