56 MULTIMEDIA
GUIDELINES FOR TRACK USE
OVERVIEW
NOTE:
Because of the extreme conditions encountered
during track use, any damage or wear associated
with track use may not be covered by your
warranty.
If your SRT vehicle is equipped with Drive
Modes, they will alter the vehicle’s performance
in various driving situations. It is recommended
that your vehicle operates in Sport or Track
mode during the track event.
Prior to each track event/day, verify all fluids are
at the correct levels.
Prior to each track event/day, verify the front
and rear brake pads have more than half pad
thickness remaining. If the brake pads require
changing, please burnish prior to track outing at
full pace.
NOTE:
Use of DOT 4 brake fluid is suggested for extended
track usage due to increased thermal capacity.
DOT 4 brake fluid must be changed every
24 months. This interval is time based only,
mileage intervals do not apply.
At the conclusion of each track event, it is
recommended that a brake bleed procedure is
performed to maintain the pedal feel and stop-
ping capability of your Brembo High Perfor-
mance brake system.
It is recommended that each track outing
should end with a minimum of one cool-down
lap using minimal braking.
If equipped with a removable lower front fascia/
bumper grille, it is recommended to remove it
for track use during warm/hot weather to
improve cooling airflow to critical powertrain
and cooling system components.
All SRT vehicles are track tested for 24 hours of
endurance. However, it is recommended that
suspension system, brake system, prop shaft,
and half shaft boots should be checked for wear
or damage after every track event.
Track usage results in increased operating
temperatures of the engine, transmission,
clutch (if equipped), driveline and brake system.
This may affect noise (NVH) countermeasures
designed into your vehicle. New components
may need to be installed to return the system to
the original NVH performance.
Tire pressure:
40 psi (276 kpa) Hot, recommend 32 psi
(221 kpa) Front, 30 psi (207 kpa) Rear Cold
NOTE:
It is recommended that you target 40 psi (276 kpa)
Hot Tire Pressure at the conclusion of each track
session. Starting at 32 psi (221 kpa) Front and
30 psi (207 kpa) Rear Cold, and adjusting based
on ambient and track conditions, is recommended.
Tire pressure can be monitored via the instrument
cluster display and can assist with adjustments.
TRACK BURNISHING YOUR BRAKES
To avoid “green lining fade” during track use, the
brake pads and rotors must have a thermal
burnish for factory installed components or when
new brake friction components are installed:
1. Use one track session to burnish brakes by
driving at 75% speed. Brake at approximately
0.60-0.80 g max without Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS) intervention.
2. Lap the track in this manner until you start
smelling the brakes. Continue for another half
lap at speed, then do a two-lap cooldown with
minimal brake application. Make sure the
brakes are not smoking. If they are, do another
cooldown lap.
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