I'm able to get some new Brembo blank rotors. While I'm at it, I am planning to change the stock ITR brake pads to some "used" Endless CC-X ones. Is it okay to use these Ceramic Carbon Metal brake pads to break in the new rotors or should I use the stock one instead?

 

go ahead, nothing wrong with it...they are going to chew on the rotors whether you install them now or later

ideally, you want one type of pad per set of rotors

 

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My CC-X pads have been very rotor friendly...

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We all know that never happens with all the track rats around here...

 

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How are they even in cold weather?

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That's true, unless people is crazy (or rich) enough to change rotors everytime they change brake pads.

 

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They have been fine. I'm in Texas, so most of the time it stays fairly wartm around here - but there are days when it gets cold and I haven't noticed any problems. These are my everyday pads.

 

i'm from up north where we have real winters, no offense to Flux

and my rotors were pretty chewed up bc of the cold

and they were also my everyday pads

Note: the pads were the best pads i have ever used, i wholeheartedly recommend them if you have the money

i also tracked these pads heavily if it makes a difference on the rotors

 

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Exactly, Mine have been great as well. The pads work just as good in the cold weather, Only time I had to do a quick stop or two to warm them up was when it was mid winter and about 10-20 degrees outside.

 

Any squealing during the warm up time?

 

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mine never made a sound...i got real lucky

 

Mine are starting to squeak frequently after a year which includes 4 track days and daily driving usage.

 

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Not really. I will hear a small squeal just every so often - but it is rare.

 

Mine squealed a lot. A REAL lot. Enough that I stopped using them.

Otherwise, their performance was fine. Nice stopping on the track, and held up to track abuse very well. They worked fine in the cold, too.

 

From you track guys experience, it sounds like these pads will start squealing once it gets worn down to a certain level.