What is the correlation between brake temperatures and the pads I choose?
EBC Brakes New ZealandTemperature between the pad and the disc do not normally exceed 400-450c even in heavy street use. In race use 400-600c is common on smaller cars and in Championship Cup races temps, shoot up to around 800-900c where discs will glow red or orange. Always choose a pad that is adequate for your needs. NEVER just choose a race compound because you think you are a “hot shot”. Many/most race pads need “warm up” and don’t become effective till 200c.
