Recommended Application:
| Application |
Compound |
Speed (MPH) |
Top Temp.* |
Min. Temp. |
| Street Performance |
ET300 |
|
Not Rated |
Ambient |
| Spirited Driving |
ET500 |
80 |
1000°F (538°C) |
Ambient |
| Advanced Street/ Autocross |
ET700 |
100 |
1200°F (648°C) |
Ambient |
| Advanced Street/ Autocross |
ET800 |
100 |
1200°F (648°C) |
Ambient |
| HPDE Events/ Track Racing |
ET900 |
120 |
1400°F (760°C) |
Ambient |
* 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 according to the
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.
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 mornings)
- Extended life if they are used under the temperature guide
- Affordably priced
ET300
- Upgrading stock pads to street performance
- Very low dust, no squeaking
ET500
- Great for the street, for spirited, or more aggressive driving.
- Guaranteed no-fade up to 1000°F / 538°C
- Very low dust, none to minimal squeaking
ET700 and ET800
- For Advanced Street Driving - high speed driving on canyon roads, and autocrossing
- 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
ET900
- For HPDE events or light track racing
- Excellent heat characteristics and modulation
- High temperature, guarantee no-fade up to 1400°F / 760°C
- High torque and high deceleration rate
