How to Choose the Right Brake Pads for Track Days

You’ve upgraded your suspension and dialed in your tire pressures. But if you’re still running stock brake pads on track day, you’re leaving performance and safety on the table.

Why Stock Brake Pads Fail on Track

Stock brake pads work at temperatures up to 300°C. Push them beyond that and you get brake fade, glazing, excessive wear, and rotor damage.

Temperature Range

The single most important spec. Street: 50-300°C. Street/track: 100-500°C. Track: 200-700°C. Full race: 350-800°C.

Friction Coefficient

For most track drivers, a mu of 0.40-0.50 is ideal. Pros go up to 0.55-0.65.

Front vs. Rear

Most cars do 60-80% of braking on front. Common: track compound front, street/track rear.

Quick Decision Guide

• Beginner HPDE: Street/track all around
• Regular track days: Track front, street/track rear
• Competitive/endurance: Full race front, track rear

At Barbaro CAC Racing, our compounds are developed on real racetracks including CTCC Championship events.