Brake pads for track use

[JP__FOX]

Having been very impressed with the car, the main area that I think needs an improvement is the brake pads and they need replacing already. I've done quite a few track days in many different cars and road pads just don't hold up on track, no matter what the car is.

I've had a look through the post here https://www.emiraforum.com/threads/emira-brake-specs-confirmed-ap-racing-370mm-350mm.426/

But I'm struggling to find suppliers that actually list pads for the Emira, it seems they may be the same as the Evora 410?

I've spoken to my usual supplier for Winmax W5 www.kamracing.co.uk and he's getting them in but they won't be here before my next track day.

Any suggestions for a supplier and decent track pad type that will be held in UK stock?

 

[benjh1028]

Call these guys as they make many AP Racing pads and can do a custom job if needed. Their pads are fantastic: https://porterfield-brakes.com/prod...s-for-racing-calipers/ap-caliper-pads/page/5/

 

[benjh1028]

This may be helpful as well if they are the same as the Evora GT:

PSA for Tracked Evora 400/GT's with stock pads

I had my second full track day a few weeks ago. It went well but I wanted some better brake bite. I ordered some EBC Orange pads from Greg at GRP and they came in on Monday (very fast shipping Greg! ) I was kind of taking my time and deciding when I wanted to change them. I just couldn't...

www.lotustalk.com

 

[TomE]

I don't know about availability, but there are recent suggestions over on the track day prep thread for Pagid and Ferodo pads that I know come in fitments for the Exige and Evora:

❔ QUESTION - Track day preparations

I intend on doing a few track days a year in the Emira. What should I buy? I assume a helmet for ease. But should I be getting different pads, tyres, oils etc? What changes are needed from stock? Also, do i need to do any prep and/or after track checks?

www.emiraforum.com

 

[kitkat]

You should talk to AP racing and ask them for the specific pad shape and pad width for the Lotus Emira, they should have this information in their system. Ask them for the specific pad shape code — there are two standards for pad shapes, but pads typically come in multiple widths. Pretty much anyone who makes track pads will make your pad shape and widths custom so long as you ask them. I’m pretty used to custom orders with various track pad companies.

Don’t use online stock systems, they’re notoriously bad at keeping a catalog of everything available. You’re gonna need to talk to a human.

Example: Carbotech XP 20 pads that took a couple weeks to make and get shipped for a custom annulus (width of swept rotor area) and pad thickness.

Edit: This may very well mean nobody will have them in “stock” but you can always ask for a rush order.

 

[JP__FOX]

Just to follow up on this, Kam Racing came through earlier than expected and I've now got Winmax W5 pads ready for the next track day

 

[kitkat]

Did you happen to get the pad shape code / annulus / width specs for the rest of us?

 

[JP__FOX]

Pad details now listed here and I can confirm they fit

https://www.kamracing.co.uk/winmax-race-brake-pads-lotus-emira-ap-calipers.html

 

[kitkat]

This confirms it's the exact same pad as the Lotus Evora, thanks!

 

[AndyVX]

Any more specific recommendations on which pads? For road and 5ish Trackdays per year.

 

[VL3X]

Any more specific recommendations on which pads? For road and 5ish Trackdays per year.

I'd get dedicated track pads if you'll be doing 5 days a year. They're easy enough to swap.

 

[JP__FOX]

Any more specific recommendations on which pads? For road and 5ish Trackdays per year.

Having tried many different pad types in previous cars, winmax W5 are now my go to pad as they bite really well, never had them fade and they last a lot better than the alternatives. I've now got them in the Emira, my MX5 track car and my Leon Cupra daily that does occasional track use.

 

[Hapkin]

Having tried many different pad types in previous cars, winmax W5 are now my go to pad as they bite really well, never had them fade and they last a lot better than the alternatives. I've now got them in the Emira, my MX5 track car and my Leon Cupra daily that does occasional track use.

Do they squeal a lot? Brake dust? Thx

 

[JP__FOX]

Do they squeal a lot? Brake dust? Thx

There's a little bit of squeal but nothing offensive and a quiet pad that works with heavy track use doesnt exist imo. Wheels are ceramic coated so no issues with brake dust.