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No squeaky brake pads for McLaren CCB Rotors

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We also carry those popular track pads for CCB rotors, our extensive experience and in-depth knowledge can offer you not only the pads but also the advice on applications.

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ST600 brake pad review from GTR forum:

"I got the ST600 with my CCM kit from RB. I have only about 150 miles on them but I have zero complaints, solid bite out the gate, no squeal (yet) and very little to no dust...
ST600 continues gaining its popularity among McLaren owners who want a pad:
  • To drive spiritedly or light tracking
  • No Squeaking (Install and forget it w/o having to read those long tech articles)
  • Good garbing w/o weather factor (cold winter or hot summer, right out of your garage)
  • Precisely made to the right shape (depth) w/o the flaw of overlapping to the inner flange like OE
  • Wear sensor provision - Yes (Unlike most aftermarket suppliers just skip it)
  • Lasting durability - Right compound and correct pad size are your assurance
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I'm curious on longevity and comparative braking performance compared to factory.
ST600 pads for McLaren was relatively new compared to other communities, so far no complaints on performance and no one ever has to replace them yet including those installed before McLaren years ago.

For street applications they usually outlast your memory in having them replaced. However we have a record from Mustang GT350 (w/ RB CCB rotors) track application tested by Mark of Modular Motorsports Racing; Mark reported the front pad lasted 6 track days, the rear 9 track days before replacement.
My 12C has the original pads still, with plenty of life, with 50k miles on them. The feel of them is....unique. My 720 has original pads and less than 50% life with 15k miles. I see no rhyme or reason in wear on them, I haven't done stop testing but the 12C I feel like might stop better but that might just be brake feel. This is where my point of reference on lifespan comes in.
Caliper piston size are identical between 570 & 720, except 720 body structure is little unusual than normal and smaller.
Is 50% wear in 15K miles just on the front or rear also?
Ever tracked the 720 and checked if the calipers function properly?
Caliper piston size are identical between 570 & 720, except 720 body structure is little unusual than normal and smaller.
Is 50% wear in 15K miles just on the front or rear also?
Ever tracked the 720 and checked if the calipers function properly?
There are several posts in the forum which suggest the design of the 720 calipers cause uneven pad wear. There's another post by someone with 100k on a 12C on the original pads & rotors. It's a conundrum! My 570 pads wear evenly, and with street driving only my estimate is about 50k based on the wear I saw on the original pads when I bought the car.
Caliper piston size are identical between 570 & 720, except 720 body structure is little unusual than normal and smaller.
Is 50% wear in 15K miles just on the front or rear also?
Ever tracked the 720 and checked if the calipers function properly?
The wear is consistent front and rear, inside and outside. I bought the car in November and only know the owner before me didn't track it. The first owner I don't know the history. I have no reason not to believe the calipers are malfunctioning. 720's also seem to go through rear tires faster than other cars too.
Assume the compound/materials are the same between the two, the abnormal pad/rotor wears on 720 can well be attributed to the functionality of calipers.

Inspect your calipers and have them rebuilt with better quality components to see if improves, if not the next solution is to have the OE calipers replaced with RB calipers (bolt on to your OE rotors, pads will be the same as Corvette ZR1/Camaro Z28 (G5)
Assume the compound/materials are the same between the two, the abnormal pad/rotor wears on 720 can well be attributed to the functionality of calipers.

Inspect your calipers and have them rebuilt with better quality components to see if improves, if not the next solution is to have the OE calipers replaced with RB calipers (bolt on to your OE rotors, pads will be the same as Corvette ZR1/Camaro Z28 (G5)
Abnormal would be between cars, not models. The cars seem to be harder on consumables.
Chris S. experience on his Audi CCB brake performance and pad longevity vs. his CCB upgrade conversion to his Tesla Plaid may be a good read for you.
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