Brake Pads

njk53 · 09-06-2010, 07:41 PM

We are running stock brakes, disc in front and drum rear. What is the best pad to use for holding the car for the burn out and stopping power at the high end?

Michael Beard · 09-06-2010, 08:10 PM

I had to replace the front calipers and pads this spring as one was leaking. Got the cheapest stuff I could find! Advance Auto Parts stuff.... after a run or two to seat in, been outstanding. Left at 3,900 rpm once and 3,700 a couple times at Pageland this weekend, held no problem, and it doesn't lock up the fronts at the stripe, just stops.

njk53 · 09-07-2010, 04:11 PM

Thanks for the info. Our car is 4260 # and I am having trouble in the burn out box. The car seems to be overpowering the front brakes even sitting in a puddle of water. I used a middle of the road Raysbestos metallic pad. The brakes are broken in but I have been struggling with this for a while. The line lock seems to be working ok. It is like there isn't enough pad surface area touching the rotor.

FED 387 · 09-07-2010, 04:23 PM

my experience has been that Mettalic brakes have to get hot in order to work---when cold they do not have the holding ability like when they get hot--ya might try driving to the line and thru the staging lanes with your foot on the brake pedal to heat em up a bit--also pump the pedal a few times til it gets real hard ya can feel it in your foot then do your burnout---can ya use a line loc if so that's yer answer--comp 387

Tom Goldman · 09-07-2010, 05:15 PM

Are you sure you have enough pressure at the caliper? ....If you converted from power brakes ,you will need to correct the pedal ratio to get proper pressure.... or possibly too large a master cylinder..........Tom

njk53 · 09-07-2010, 07:56 PM

Tom you make a good point, our car definitely had power steering and brakes from the factory. I have no adjustable proportioning valve on it and manual brakes were on it when my brother and I bought the car. What about ceramic pads? It has a stock Chevelle style master cylinder on it.

rallye bob · 09-08-2010, 06:44 AM

Get the softest pads you can find. They don't last long, but for a "drag only" application, they are the ticket....

SCOTT SST2871 · 09-08-2010, 10:30 AM

I use the bendix organic pad on mine(soft pad)about 28.00 works perfect
scott fifield

Michael Beard · 09-08-2010, 11:57 AM

You shouldn't have problems in the burnout box with a line lock... make sure you whack the throttle quick initially to get the tires spinning. If you ease onto the throttle, you'll have a tough time getting them to break loose!

My Duster bracket car doesn't even have a line lock on it, just a brake proportioning valve. Never had a problem doing a burnout with it.

Todd Boyer · 09-08-2010, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Beard

You shouldn't have problems in the burnout box with a line lock... make sure you whack the throttle quick initially to get the tires spinning. If you ease onto the throttle, you'll have a tough time getting them to break loose!

My Duster bracket car doesn't even have a line lock on it, just a brake proportioning valve. Never had a problem doing a burnout with it.

How is rear brake shoe life Michael?

09-06-2010, 07:41 PM	#1
njk53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East China, MI Posts: 504 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Brake Pads We are running stock brakes, disc in front and drum rear. What is the best pad to use for holding the car for the burn out and stopping power at the high end? __________________ Nelson Kowal Stock 345

09-06-2010, 08:10 PM	#2
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Brake Pads I had to replace the front calipers and pads this spring as one was leaking. Got the cheapest stuff I could find! Advance Auto Parts stuff.... after a run or two to seat in, been outstanding. Left at 3,900 rpm once and 3,700 a couple times at Pageland this weekend, held no problem, and it doesn't lock up the fronts at the stripe, just stops. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

09-07-2010, 04:11 PM	#3
njk53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East China, MI Posts: 504 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Brake Pads Thanks for the info. Our car is 4260 # and I am having trouble in the burn out box. The car seems to be overpowering the front brakes even sitting in a puddle of water. I used a middle of the road Raysbestos metallic pad. The brakes are broken in but I have been struggling with this for a while. The line lock seems to be working ok. It is like there isn't enough pad surface area touching the rotor. __________________ Nelson Kowal Stock 345

09-07-2010, 04:23 PM	#4
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,416 Likes: 520 Liked 330 Times in 178 Posts	Re: Brake Pads my experience has been that Mettalic brakes have to get hot in order to work---when cold they do not have the holding ability like when they get hot--ya might try driving to the line and thru the staging lanes with your foot on the brake pedal to heat em up a bit--also pump the pedal a few times til it gets real hard ya can feel it in your foot then do your burnout---can ya use a line loc if so that's yer answer--comp 387

09-07-2010, 05:15 PM	#5
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,474 Likes: 885 Liked 858 Times in 234 Posts	Re: Brake Pads Are you sure you have enough pressure at the caliper? ....If you converted from power brakes ,you will need to correct the pedal ratio to get proper pressure.... or possibly too large a master cylinder..........Tom __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

09-07-2010, 07:56 PM	#6
njk53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East China, MI Posts: 504 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Brake Pads Tom you make a good point, our car definitely had power steering and brakes from the factory. I have no adjustable proportioning valve on it and manual brakes were on it when my brother and I bought the car. What about ceramic pads? It has a stock Chevelle style master cylinder on it. __________________ Nelson Kowal Stock 345

09-08-2010, 06:44 AM	#7
rallye bob Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Genoa, Illinois Posts: 489 Likes: 9 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Brake Pads Get the softest pads you can find. They don't last long, but for a "drag only" application, they are the ticket....

09-08-2010, 10:30 AM	#8
SCOTT SST2871 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PORT ST JOHN FLORIDA Posts: 226 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Brake Pads I use the bendix organic pad on mine(soft pad)about 28.00 works perfect scott fifield

09-08-2010, 11:57 AM	#9
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Brake Pads You shouldn't have problems in the burnout box with a line lock... make sure you whack the throttle quick initially to get the tires spinning. If you ease onto the throttle, you'll have a tough time getting them to break loose! My Duster bracket car doesn't even have a line lock on it, just a brake proportioning valve. Never had a problem doing a burnout with it. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS