Hello all, I have a 2015 Ecoboost Track Package 6 speed (forgive me all you V8-ers…more to do with budget why I have what I have). I had my first track day at Blackhawk Farms in South Beloit, IL last week. I put on fresh OEM style rotors and new Hawk HP+ pads. After the day (2 hours total track time) there are many signs of too much heat including some heat damage to the caliper (note this has same size brakes and setup to a normal GT with track pack). Also hairline cracks in the pad. Note: near factory weight of 3500 LBs as not a track only car.
My mechanic is suggesting slotted or drilled but I have heard stories of issues with those. With that said I have a fresh pair of drilled and slotted C&L rotors; has anyone heard of those? Popular on American Muscle and other stores online; but I assume used mostly for street use. Has anyone ever used this brand of rotors for racing? If not, what is recommended? Here is a link to them as of 8/24/24: https://www.americanmuscle.com/cnl-...-slotted-rotors-front-pair-417353-417354.html
Also, I am thinking HP 60 in the back and HP 70 up front. I plan to drive to and from the track but would swap just a few days ahead of time and can avoid street driving the car around except to/from track.
Open to all advice!
My mechanic is suggesting slotted or drilled but I have heard stories of issues with those. With that said I have a fresh pair of drilled and slotted C&L rotors; has anyone heard of those? Popular on American Muscle and other stores online; but I assume used mostly for street use. Has anyone ever used this brand of rotors for racing? If not, what is recommended? Here is a link to them as of 8/24/24: https://www.americanmuscle.com/cnl-...-slotted-rotors-front-pair-417353-417354.html
Also, I am thinking HP 60 in the back and HP 70 up front. I plan to drive to and from the track but would swap just a few days ahead of time and can avoid street driving the car around except to/from track.
Open to all advice!