Which Brake Pad to use

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PMU HC800 > DS2500

I've tracked on A1RM (which are the same compound as DS2500) and HC800, the HC800 take the cake for bite and withstanding heat imo. Just don't run them on the rear or you'll either lock the tyres or feel a lot of abs working lol.

I think I'll keep the EBC yellows in the rears, they really weren't doing much and aren't getting very hot at all.

How many sessions / track days can you get out of the HC800? Do you mind sharing your setup (rotor size/type, dust shields retained, duct work etc)?

Price wise looking around

~$250 for either DS2500/Pmu HC800

or next step up

~$300 for either DS3000/Pmu RC09

I'm really leaning towards the higher heat range spec pads now because I don't want to waste time and money if the others are just going to fail after 4 events but I'm not sure I'll get them hot enough to get the most benefit.

The EBC yellows were only about half worn before they overheated and crumbled, so there was definitely more life in them if they didn't fail so miserably due to heat. If others are getting away with less race oriented pads with similar setup I would prefer that if possible.