That's a very good question. first of all, you cannot just replace one. you will have to replace both. otherwise, you will encounter same problem due to difference of the width. having said that, I'm not sure if brake pad has worn out evenly on both side. it is possible that pad width are equal on all 4 pads and will that matter is another question. however, I have somewhat mix/match XP10 on my s2000 before and had no issue. will this occur on supra, I'm not sure. further more, these rotor compound might be specifically designed to work with pad that was supplied and harder compound on XP10 may eat up more of rotor than pad. This too, I haven't tried yet.Thank you very much for taking the time to share your information on this. It was very informative and helpful!
Follow up question; if I buy new OEM front rotors am I ok to install them with the XP10 I already have a track day with? Or will this cause any weird bedding issues?
Thanks again!
I just ordered two new front rotors and I am going to give them a go with the XP10s I have.That's a very good question. first of all, you cannot just replace one. you will have to replace both. otherwise, you will encounter same problem due to difference of the width. having said that, I'm not sure if brake pad has worn out evenly on both side. it is possible that pad width are equal on all 4 pads and will that matter is another question. however, I have somewhat mix/match XP10 on my s2000 before and had no issue. will this occur on supra, I'm not sure. further more, these rotor compound might be specifically designed to work with pad that was supplied and harder compound on XP10 may eat up more of rotor than pad. This too, I haven't tried yet.
Eventually, I will be using G-LOC pads (as same as carbotech) since I know this was the best pads I used on track. when I do change, I plan to change rotor to steel also.
No offence but if If you are truly on stock pads and fluid and not having any issues you are simply not driving the car hard enough.Had another track day again yesterday. 40 2mile laps. no warping- bone stock brakes.
I don't ride the brakes, do all my braking before the turn, and i drive around the paddock and parking lot slowly not using the brakes after each session for 5 mins.
Looking at brake upgrades but i am really liking the stock brakes so far. I am trusting them more and more and braking later and harder. I am no Jackie and driver mod the is still the top mod i need. But i am learning and lap times are coming down.