[richardracer]

Hi David,

There are 2 big factors which affect braking ability on track based on my (very limited) experience, namely weight and speed. Once I built some confidence and after some instruction from David Da Costa, I was pushing hard on the brakes. I was braking hard enough to feel the rear go light. You need pads which will take sustained punishment and calipers/ fluid which can dissipate the heat.

I had a fluid change and spent some time bedding the pads in, even at the circuit. Once they had been through a couple of big heat cycles they were superb. My discs were new at rear and good condition at front.

I use EBS yellow stuff pads and only have experience of standard pads on my S8 to compare with. I hear Ferodo 2511 are good but no personal experience.

The advice from David Da Costa was most road cars get fade on track so back off and let them cool off for a couple of laps.

I must say the experience was wonderful. The organisers had put bollards out to mark turn in, braking and turn out points which was very helpful as a track novice. I had a couple of overshoots due to over enthusiasm/ or lack of skill at the chicane but it helped prove where and how hard you could brake and still make the corner.

In summary, go for it and enjoy yourself, whichever track it is. If there is instruction available, grab it with both hands.

Cheers

Richard