The DS2500 is currently the best hybrid track/street pad on the
market. It features the moderately high bite and solid fade
resistance of a track pad, with the relatively low dust and noise
levels of a street pad. When used as a street pad, it can produce
some squeal on certain vehicle platforms. During aggressive driving
the DS2500 is known for its flat torque curve, which means as
temperatures go up, the response through the brake pedal remains
consistent. If you drive aggressively on the street, do some canyon
runs, autoX, and maybe some light track duty on street tires, the
DS2500 is tough to beat. This pad has a depth of 50mm and will fit
the Hardbar T1 setup giving you aprox. 10% more pad volume. When
used on fast, heavy cars on the track with race tires, pad wear
rates tend to be higher than some of the full track pad compounds.
Under those conditions, Essex would recommend the Ferodo DS3000 or
DS1.11.
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