Disc brake pads...

rallye bob · 01-17-2009, 11:37 AM

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

Mark Markow · 01-17-2009, 09:06 PM

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

rallye bob · 01-18-2009, 09:17 AM

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....

Mark Markow · 01-18-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rallye bob

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....

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.

Jim Kaekel · 01-19-2009, 09:08 AM

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.

Tom Goldman · 01-19-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Kaekel

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.

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

Raceready · 01-19-2009, 12:48 PM

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.

Raceready · 01-19-2009, 05:46 PM

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rallye bob · 01-20-2009, 09:23 AM

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

Mike Pearson · 01-20-2009, 09:43 AM

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.

01-17-2009, 11:37 AM	#1
rallye bob Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Genoa, Illinois Posts: 488 Likes: 9 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	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

01-17-2009, 09:06 PM	#2
Mark Markow Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: east hartford ct. Posts: 539 Likes: 0 Liked 9 Times in 3 Posts	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.

01-18-2009, 09:17 AM	#3
rallye bob Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Genoa, Illinois Posts: 488 Likes: 9 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	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....

01-19-2009, 09:08 AM	#5
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,226 Likes: 133 Liked 529 Times in 107 Posts	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. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

01-19-2009, 12:48 PM	#7
Raceready Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 34 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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. Last edited by Raceready; 01-20-2009 at 02:33 PM.

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Raceready Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 34 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Disc brake pads... ** Last edited by Raceready; 01-20-2009 at 02:34 PM.

01-20-2009, 09:23 AM	#9
rallye bob Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Genoa, Illinois Posts: 488 Likes: 9 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Disc brake pads... Going to try a set of Hawk DR97 compound......

01-20-2009, 09:43 AM	#10
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,417 Likes: 597 Liked 1,880 Times in 562 Posts	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. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS