First track day help

[Rick H]

Originally Posted by shimmy

I disagree, you will likely boil your brakes in 6 laps, especially at bedford and especially if you are going "easy" which normally results in less cooling and more brake hovering.


Minimum fluid and pad upgrade needed but even that may not be enough and you may well waste half the day.

I'd agree, the 325ci day was before my training with CAT so was braking like a lead footed "road" driver rather than a racing god () so will have had an adverse effect on the system.

I remember lots of chatter and wobbling which ceased after cool down.

[Curly]

Originally Posted by Jonnymaz

OK, brakes starting to concern me a little! Despite the obvious benefits of upgrading brakes, was hoping that for a first track day where I am unlikely to be pushing it to extreme, I could get by with the standard fairly new set that is on there.

Is this going to end in disaster, or is it likely to be fine if I don't push it too hard and have regular cool downs?

Anyone had successful track days using standard brakes??

Would simply changing the fluid to one with a higher boiling point be worth doing?

Fuchs (BM3w)