Can the OE E55 brakes handle a track event, or are they gonna melt? I've got a friend I'm trying to talk into a track event at Lime Rock.

If they can't handle it, any suggestions/experience with race pads?

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Michael
2014 E63S Estate
2006 SLK55
1995 E500
1986 Porsche 944 turbo

The big thing will be KEEPING THEM COOL!

If your friend is new at this type of driving, he will heat the brakes more than necassary, until he learns how to threshold brake on the track.

I don't think it is necassary to buy comp pads, to do one event.
If he gets "hooked" and will make frequent visits to the track, then it is time for comp pads (&tires too).

I would make sure that the brakes/rotors are in near new condition with plenty of pad. Have the fluid bled (completely) with fresh(I use ATE super blue), and get yourself a few pices of aluminum clothes dryer ducting.
Make some "temporary" air ducts for the front brakes using the ducting & some tie straps/duct tape etc. The aluminum is soft enough to "form" into the shape you want, yet sloid enough to hold it's shape when you are done.

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Alain
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Thanks for thetips, Alain!

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"If God had meant for us to walk, why did he give us feet that fit car pedals?" Sir Sterling Moss

Michael
2014 E63S Estate
2006 SLK55
1995 E500
1986 Porsche 944 turbo