I was looking for opinions from people that have used the polymatrix or smart pad compound brake pads from wilwood. I use my car for primarily track days and was wondering which compound would suit me best. Anyone have experience or preferences? (I personally do not care if there is a lot of noise or brake dust)

Here is the pad that I would need to use: (7816)
http://wilwood.com/BrakePadsList.aspx?padtype=78

My options are:

CM - Composite Metallic
BP-10
BP-20
BP-30
PolyMatrix A
PolyMatrix B
PolyMatrix E
PolyMatrix H
PolyMatrix Q

 

I have used poly A,B and C and many other brands to compare.
What does your car weigh,what type of engine is in it,then we can guide you a bit.

The two best pads I have used to date are the Wilwood poly B, and Performance Friction PFC-01.Poly A have too much Bite for most Hondas.

 

I have run the B compound as well, however I have found that Hawk HT-10 are easier to modulate.

The dust that comes off the Wilwoods KILLS wheel finish if that matters to you. I ruined the finish on a set of brand new wheels the first time out with those pads and the wet weather.

 

Well, I have a DB1. (4 door g2 integra). My guess is going to be that it weighs approximately 2600 lbs with me in it? I could be off though. The engine is a b18a1 turbo that puts out roughly 240 whp. I am going to be swapping that out for a b18c1 that will be using the same turbo set up which I doubt makes much of a difference.

 

I ran the A's and faded them farly easily (H2 car 2300lbs 160whp).

I don't know what I'm doing different as others run the same exact brake setup I do and get constant lock up with the As.

I didn't think they had that good of modulation, but they weren't a lock up once the peddle was touched like others have experenced.

I had some cobalt friction XR2s made up, and have had really good luck with them in testing.

I ran the As with the stock brake plumbing for a EG hatch with a 15/16th MC, and then custom lines with a prop valve, and then with a 1"MC. Fine to modulate, just faded.