Just went for a spirited nighttime run, 4-5 runs of zero to triple digits, with hard (ABS wanting to make its presence known) stops for stop signs. By the last run, brakes had faded so bad, roughly half the stopping power. Almost brand new EBC Redstuffs, with several bedding in steps. Never would have guessed they'd fade that fast and that severely. When I pulled in to park, the rotors (or maybe the pads?) were making very loud popping noises as they cooled and smoke was wafting out of both front wheel wells. Took it back out and idled around the neighborhood to let them cool.
Very surprised and how bad they faded. Can't imagine taking this baby to the track even with the preferred yellow stuffs.
Is this typical for those with the redstuff pads or is something amiss?
Not that this is my typical driving style but my first thought was of most Porsches being able to be thrashed at the track and driven home. Maybe it's time for a Cayman S?