I have 14k miles of somewhat agressive driving on my brake pads. Should I get new ones before I hit the track on Monday?

I will be joining Song, Davepkca and others on Thunderhill on monday!

I can't wait!!!

Also, anyone know where I can get a helmet in the bay area?

 

I would suggest that you get new pads and take them with you to the track, along with your toolbox. It's always a good idea to have spares and tools when you head to the track.

As for the helmet, a motorcycle helmet may be alright, but I would strongly urge you to buy a full-face automotive helmet with a rating of SA95 or better. Bell, Simpson and Shoei all make automotive helmets.

 

Yes, definitely take a set of pads with you to the track! I am on my third set of pads. And the track day before last, I went through the rear set and they were about a week old. Pads disappear at the track, bring new ones and have a blast!

 

what sort of tools do I need to change them?

where can I get them? should I just order stock pads?

greg?

 

www.honda-accessories.com for the stock pads, ask for Trevor (aka Tallen). He has done me right with pads a few times.

I don't recall what the mm of the caliper bolts is, but bring a set that ranges from 8-17 or so. Sometimes you have to use the bigger one to hold while you loosen the caliper bolts. For the front piston, you will need a c-clamp to push it back into the caliper. For the rears, get the little socket tool that is used to screw the piston back into the caliper. You can get those at your local auto parts place.

If this is your first time to do brakes on this car or any other, I would change the pads beforehand so you don't waste time doinking around with it at the track.

Brake pads are very simple to do yourself. I can't imagine taking my car into have someone do them. But it would be good to have someone with you to help, if you need it.

But no fancy tools, other than a c-clamp, piston socket and a set of metric open/box wrenches, which I am sure you have already, jack, stands, etc...

Good luck, dude!

 

You need two different size open/box end wrenches, I just can't remember what sizes (14mm & 10mm?).

If you don't have a them, go buy a set of metric open/box end combo wrenches from Sears.

 

I did Thunderhill yesterday (Wednesday) and it was a blast. See my post at Two cars for the price of one.

 

the wrench sizes are 12mm and 17mm

FYI