Re: [Nor Cal SAAC] Help--need recommendations for brake pads & shoes

In a message dated 2/16/06 14:28:46, DLen1261 (AT) AOL (DOT) com writes:

<< I'm replacing the brakes on my 65 GT350 & need recommendations for
"locally
available" brands (& their individual product lines/friction materials) of
pads
& shoes.

The car sees limited street and (at novice group or slower speeds) "track
day" use; my primary concern for the immediate future is safety (especially
safety & dependability on-track), not NOS/concours stuff.

Anything decent available from the "auto parts" chains? NAPA? >>

>>>Lots of people are happy with Performance Friction pads, which many auto
parts chains carry.

I am partial to Porterfield R4-S pads. They are fantastic--grippy when cold,
no undue brake dust (some, just not excessive), dynamite performance on the
street (they do need to warm up a LITTLE bit compared to organic pads), and
pretty decent performance on the track (although their lifespan is drastically
reduced as the speeds go up, and if you're really hauling the mail you can turn
a brand new set of pads into backing plates in one hard day at the track).

On an unrelated note, realize that Skod gets very tightly twisted up when
people did what you did--send a message to multiple recipients including the
Nor-Cal Shelby Club forum. This is a means for Outsiders to get a look at the
Nor-Cal list address, which can then lead to spam. So keep Skod happy--when you
want to send the same message to the Nor-Cal list and other forums as well, do
with with separate messages. :>)

Mike