Brake pads

[cudabob496]

I've had Wilwood front discs on my Cuda for 10 years.
Is there a brake pad out there that is supposed to give the best stopping power?

[HP2]

Wilwood makes a large variety of pads so "best" is a contingency based on application. Street, drag, oval track, and road race all require differing compounds and performance criteria for friction, dust, rotor wear, and temp tolerance. Wilwood has 14 differing compounds.  I'd recommend a call to their tech line to discuss your driving to see what they recommend would work best for your specific requirements.

[Chryco Psycho]

 
 for drag racing you want a pad that works best dead cold for example as the heat cycles are far apart time wise , but in autocross  or road racing you want a pad that will work best hot

[cudabob496]

ok, thanks

[cudabob496]

OK, spoke with Wilwood, and they have a brake pad for their Ebody front spindles,
that bites harder when warmed up, than the pads my setup came with.  They said
they will not stop as well when discs are cold, but will bite after a couple normal brake
episodes. They also said I may see a little more brake dust.  But, for $80, may be
cheap insurance.

part # 15E6096K

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wil-15e-6096k

[Chryco Psycho]

 

[cudabob496]

OK, took the car out with the new front pads. Definite improvement in stopping power!
Recommend you get these, or an equivalent for whatever braking system you have.