Brake pad and tire review NJMP Thunderbolt

[Juice]

Powerstop Trackday pads. I like them. I will stick with these just based on cost. Not sure what kind of life I will get out of these pads, but they are definitely "track only". Dont put on a set unless its for autoX or HPDE.

Zestino Gredge 240 treadware. Not the stickiest tires Ive run, but still can run decent laps here (1 39s) is where I settled in today. They squirmed a bit first session, temp was right around 60F. These tires were very reasonable price wise, treaded so rain wont end the day. These are very sticky on the street, and work well in heavy rain on the street.

Just thought I pass this info along.

 

[JC SSP]

Not that track my car now but can you post pics of tires? Never heard of that manufacturer…

 

[GriffX]

Powerstop Trackday pads. I like them. I will stick with these just based on cost. Not sure what kind of life I will get out of these pads, but they are definitely "track only". Dont put on a set unless its for autoX or HPDE.

Can you explain that. I called them and ask what type of pads are comparable to the EBC Yellowstuff I drive now and they said their track pads. EBC price tag in Germany are not acceptable any more.

 

[Juice]

Pads are performing similiar to hawk blue pads Street driving will absolutely eat rotors like a brake lathe.

Ill get tire picks in a bit. They look like Bridgestone RE71s.

 

[JC SSP]

Ok I googled them and the website is not user friendly or intuitive. After researching… designed in Japan and made in China.

Seems to have decent reviews… let us know how they perform.

 

[Juice]

They work well. There are stickier tires available for sure.
Here is the left front after 5 sesdions.
Pads show almost no wear after 5 run sessions of 20 min. Just ran a 1 38.

 

[JC SSP]

That tread looks like it would do well in wet weather racing…

 

[GriffX]

Pads are performing similiar to hawk blue pads Street driving will absolutely eat rotors like a brake lathe.

Thanks! Compared to the OEM Akebono every pad eats rotors.

 

[Juice]

I have driven on these in heavy rain on the street. No complaints.