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J Ritt · 09-16-2009, 07:54 AM

Hi Guys,
I wanted to post a link to an article I recently wrote about how to choose street and track brake pads. I know this has always been a popular topic on the forums, and one that creates a lot of confusion.

This is NOT an article promoting a specific brand or brands. It is intended to lay out the thought processes and variables that go into choosing a pad for any street or track condition.

As a representative for some of the top brake manufacturers in the aftermarket for the past 7 years, I’ve had the chance to address this topic in countless conversations with customers online, over the phone, or in person. Many of those conversations took place on this site over the years. Until now though, I’ve never had the time to pull my thoughts together and present them in a cohesive manner.

My hope is that this article will prevent some of the repetitive “what are the best brake pads?” questions we’ve all seen a million times. With a fundamental understanding of this topic in hand, we can hopefully elevate future conversations on this topic to a higher, more productive level.

I’d post the article here in its entirety, but it would probably take me 20 posts! Thanks and enjoy.

How to Choose the Best Street and Track Brake Pads

Jeff Ritter

GSXRJJordan · 09-16-2009, 08:06 AM

Great article ~ I've read (and written) a few that are specific to motorcycle racing, but I think you did a great job of including everyone, and not pushing people towards a pad that's too 'racey' for their actual purpose. I especially like this part, under the Drift section:

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Originally Posted by J Ritt

Wear isn't really a consideration unless you have a BBK, in which case new pads and rotors may cost more than the replacement value of your 240.

LOL. So true.

J Ritt · 09-17-2009, 10:01 AM

Thanks Jordan...much appreciated.

Yep...BBK replacement parts can get VERY pricey, very quickly...particularly if you have a semi-disposable car (one that you don't mind crashing)!

09-16-2009, 07:54 AM	#1
J Ritt Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Article: How to Choose the Best Street and Track Brake Pads Hi Guys, I wanted to post a link to an article I recently wrote about how to choose street and track brake pads. I know this has always been a popular topic on the forums, and one that creates a lot of confusion. This is NOT an article promoting a specific brand or brands. It is intended to lay out the thought processes and variables that go into choosing a pad for any street or track condition. As a representative for some of the top brake manufacturers in the aftermarket for the past 7 years, I’ve had the chance to address this topic in countless conversations with customers online, over the phone, or in person. Many of those conversations took place on this site over the years. Until now though, I’ve never had the time to pull my thoughts together and present them in a cohesive manner. My hope is that this article will prevent some of the repetitive “what are the best brake pads?” questions we’ve all seen a million times. With a fundamental understanding of this topic in hand, we can hopefully elevate future conversations on this topic to a higher, more productive level. I’d post the article here in its entirety, but it would probably take me 20 posts! Thanks and enjoy. How to Choose the Best Street and Track Brake Pads Jeff Ritter Last edited by J Ritt; 09-17-2009 at 08:00 AM..

09-17-2009, 10:01 AM	#3
J Ritt Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks Jordan...much appreciated. Yep...BBK replacement parts can get VERY pricey, very quickly...particularly if you have a semi-disposable car (one that you don't mind crashing)!