Disc brake pads...
 

Looking for recommendations for the best pads (brand and part#) for front, Aerospace/Wilwood type, "drag race" disc brakes.......
3500 lb car (GM "A" body), in the 10.50 ET @ 126 MPH range. TIA

Re: Disc brake pads...
 

try contacting hawk brakes they make pads for most of the aftermarket companies. they have many different compounds to suit your needs.

Re: Disc brake pads...
 

Thank you for your reply quadfather.
I did just that, but all the different compounds confuse me. Thought I could find someone on here that has already done the R&D for me....

Re: Disc brake pads...
 

the compound depends on what your needs are. i.e. static holding power on the starting line. or better stopping at high speeds ect. just give them a call the'll sort it out for you.

Re: Disc brake pads...
 

Hawk Brake's DR 97 pads are specifically for drag race cars, their Black (medium torque) pads are for moderate drag applications. Wilwood's Polymatrix "B" or Polymatrix "E" pads are best for drag race. You will need to specify which series of caliper (Dynalite, Superlite?) you have.

Re: Disc brake pads...
 

Best pads I've used for the Stocker or the SG car. ....The local Stock Car boys tuned me into Hawk a few years back. ...........Call the tech guys at Hawk with your application, they are really helpfull, Especially when it comes to a foot brake application ,where you need a good cold holding pad. .....Tom

Re: Disc brake pads...
 

I use the polymatrix e pads on my 3300 lb 10.70 A body.Good pads,stop well and will hold the car up to 2400-2500 rpm on the footbrake.

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Going to try a set of Hawk DR97 compound......

Re: Disc brake pads...
 

Go to the Hawk website. They give some really good info on how to seat the new pads. I just instaled disc brakes on my car and they came with that pad.

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Mike;
What kind of brakes did you get?

Re: Disc brake pads...
 

I bought Aerospace brakes. They are manufactured right here in the tampa bay area. There were a couple of minor issues during the install. I had to chase some threads with a tap to ease assembly but otherwise everything fit good. I havent run the car yet with the new brakes. Corky Marquart from ART recommended the Aerospace brakes.

Re: Disc brake pads...
 

Aerospace is the brake kit I am running........