I was at Big Willow over the weekend and with SOW in 4 weeks, I'm wondering if I can just leave my Spec VR's on. I used Disc Brake Quiet when I installed them and they're not making noise. Is street use with the Spec VR's hard on the rotors? Does anyone here use race pads all the time for street and track? It's nice not having to change pads all the time. Any comments are appreciated. Thanks.

 

I have left the Cobalts on in between track events before.
1. Use your brakes sparingly (at the same time don't use the clutch to brake either...)
2. Remember to brake moderately, especially if there are cars behind you.
No doubt the race pads are tougher on the roters than street pads, and 4 weeks daily street use may be a bit longer than I would go, but it can be done.

 

The only time I change race pads is when they're worn (I've grown lazy).
VR's are very rotor friendly hot or cold. Only thing is the dust but I'm sure you already know that.

 

I never removed the race pads from the car. The noise, well, you'll get used to it

 

Ladies love the break squeel

 

I remember getting cobalts dust on the back of my legs getting in and out. I switched to carbotech's. Less dust, better performance.

 

I wouldn't drive on race pad for long on the street, just because the Spec VRs don't allow easy modulation of the brakes the way a more streetable pad does. Just a matter of safety. I drive to the track in race pads (even if the track is hours away), but I wouldn't (and don't) make a habit of commuting with full race pads.

Realistically, you'll be changing your tires before and after an event. Why not add 15 minutes to the process and change your pads, to be safe, if you're going to be driving the car much at all in between events.

And I don't agree that Carbotechs are better for the S2000. Because the Spec VR/VX were not available last time I had to get track pads, I got Carbotech. I didn't notice any significant difference in braking ability, but the Carbotechs wore much faster than the Cobalt pads did.

 

BTW... you do know that Cobalt is coming out with new compounds?

That is pretty good advice about the wheel changing and doing the brakes at the same time. It really isn't that much extra effort. But for me, I'm just that lazy now. This has been one hell of a track year and I'm burnt on reconfiguring. Was able to get a daily driver this year and have semi-retired the S. So, for me leaving on the race pads is okay.
If the S were still my daily driver, I'd be swapping out the pads.

But for the record, I do dig having the race pads while on the street. Just love the grip and I am careful.

Be safe!
CB

 

Because they are smoking hot after I get off the track!

I have Cobalts: on the street, they howl like wounded dingos. I use the e-brake to avoid funny looks.

 

Mine usually do too, but damn, that Disc Brake Quiet is really working for me. I put a decent sized glob of it where the piston meets the pad and they're actually quieter than the Axxis Ultimates I took off. Go figure.