Recommended Application:
 

Setup #	Application	Compound	Recommended For	Speed (MPH)	Top Temp.*	Min. Temp.
S1	Street Performance	ET300	Street		Not Rated	Ambient
S2	Autocrossing / Spirited Driving	ET500	Aggressive Street	80	1000°F (538°C)	Ambient
M1	HPDE / Entry Racing	ET700	Street / Light Track	100	1200°F (648°C)	Ambient
M2	Road Racing (Entry - Intermediate)	ET800	Street / Mild Track	120	1400°F (760°C)	Ambient
M3	Road / Track Racing (Advanced)	ET900	Heavy Track	140	1600°F (871°C)	300°F (148°C)

* For intermittent service only. Requires cooldown between braking. The top temperature indicated is not for continuous hard braking.

Please refer to the following reviews and discussion on RB pads:
350Z/G35 - (ET700 and ET900 brake pads for 350Z/G35)
Corvette C6 Z06 - (User Report - RacingBrake ET900 Brake Pads)
Corvette C6 Z06 - (4 driver / 3car / 2 day test and review of ET900s and 800s - Long)
Corvette C6 Z06 - (RacingBrake ET Series Brake Pad Reviews)
Corvette C6 Z06 - (Recommendations for brake pads - corvetteforum.com)
Lancer Evolution - (ET700 and ET900 brake pads for EVO)
Lancer Evolution - (ET500, ET700, ET800, and ET850 brake pads for EVO)
Mazda RX7 - (ET500 brake pad reviews)

Break-in:
All the brake pads must be bedded in properly per break-in procedure for STREET or TRACK.

Compound Combination:
Although mixing compounds (more aggressive in the front and less aggressive in the rear) is not uncommon, It will increase the brake load to the front and may deviate the OE bias at the same time. For professional or serious racing applications, we recommend installing brake bias adjustment devices rather than mixing compounds to solve the bias issue, in order to achieve optimal brake performance at any racing condition and extend the life of the brake system.

Brake Pad Replacement: Important to know!
Since the brake pad consists of the friction material, insulator, bonding agent, and a steel plate, it must be replaced when the "non-steel" material wears down to approximately the same thickness as the steel back plate or to the grooves in the pad (if applicable) However, since the groove depth varies from one pad manufacturer to another, we do not recommend running the pad thinner than 4mm (0.16") especially for racing applications. This is because the "non-steel" material acts as a heat insulator. As the pad wears down, the wear rate may increase due to the stress caused by the heat cycles. This minimum wear thickness is a checkpoint for pad replacement to prevent severe damage from occuring to the brake system, including rotors and calipers.




Track Only Racing Pads:
Customers are advised that the ET900 compound is for track racing only. For optimal performance they must be bedded in at the track to simulate race conditions. These pads are not suitable for street driving. If used on the street, you may experience adverse effects such as rotor glazing, and/or excessive wear (scoring) on rotors.

Brake Pad Performance:
The overall brake pad performance can be affected by the rotor material and its surface finish, calipers and brake bias.

Brake Pad Life:
Brake pad life (wear rate) can be greatly affected by the operating temperature, duty cycles (intermittent or continuous braking), stopping patterns, and driving style.

ET Series Characteristics:

• Excellent Modulation
• Consistent friction and torque output
• Run from ambient temperature (even in cold winter morning) - ET500 & ET700
• Extended life if they are used under the temperature guide
• Affordable pricing

• Upgrading stock pads to street performance
• Very low dust, no squeaking

ET500

• Great for the street, good for occasional light track events
• Guaranteed no-fade up to 1000°F / 537°C
• Very low dust, none to minimal squeaking

• HPDE and entry level racing, also good on the street
• Excellent heat characteristics
• Guaranteed no-fade up to 1200°F / 648°C
• Occasional low squeaking on street driving - RB brake shims may be added as needed

• Excellent heat characteristics and modulation
• High temperature, guaranteed no-fade up to 1400°F / 760°C
• Lower torque and deceleration rate than ET900 series

• For motorsports racing only (not recommended for street driving)
• Excellent heat characteristics and modulation
• High temperature, guarantee no-fade up to 1600°F / 871°C
• High torque and high deceleration rate