So this post is probably going to be a bit contentious, but I think it needs to be said. There are many brake pads on the market which their manufacturer’s say are capable of going on a race track, and they are very very much not, even on light vehicles like the Miata or BRZ/FRS/86. This post is my opinion, but it’s backed by my own personal experiences and my observations of others.
Foreward This was originally posted by me to the FT86 Club Forums in 2018. Recently, the FT86 Club Forums have had a few incidents where it’s been offline and the admins are not responsive to my offers via email to help ensure the site stays up for the long haul. I am making an effort to rehost content I’ve written, as well as rehost content written by others (with acknowledgements) that’s important information to preserve.
Foreward I originally wrote the content of this post in 2018 for the FRS/BRZ/86 Enthusiasts Group on Facebook that I help to moderate, which has a little bit more than 35k people in it. There are some common questions that come up and get posted constantly, especially by people who’ve just bought the car and already want to mod. For this reposting on my website, I’ve gone through and added updates to some sections, but mostly have left it alone.
This is the first post in a new section being added to my website. Starting in late 2017, I finally got to a point in my life where I could go all-in on a long-time interest of mine: motorsports. On December 21st, 2017, I purchased new a 2017 Subaru BRZ Limited, and had it on a race track getting instruction before the paper plates were off. I haven’t slowed down much since, and now have a membership at Harris Hill Raceway in San Marcos, Texas, a local club track, where I try to visit at least twice a month.