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what brake pads?
Miks15 - 28/7/09 at 10:20 AM

Im about to order some brake pads.

What are the best (on a budget aswell mind) pads that i can get. They will be for fast road use and probably wont see the track much.

Im using the original BMW front calipers and discs and the VAG rear calipers with BMW discs

Thanks

Mikkel

Flamez - 28/7/09 at 10:27 AM

Some on the bmw forum fit "green stuff" pads, I've always fitted std oem parts and they've stopped well, more than adequate for a lightweight car I would think.

whitestu - 28/7/09 at 11:29 AM

I'm using EBC yellow stuff on my Indy with standard Sierra calipers and am impressed with them.

Stu

Xtreme Kermit - 28/7/09 at 11:56 AM

Have heard good stuff about mintex 1144. Going to try a set of these in mine (sierra calipers) as the ones I have lack initial bite until thoroughly warmed through.

Not sure what I have at the mo, as they came with the car.

britishtrident - 28/7/09 at 01:48 PM

You need standard OEM spec pads --- anything else will give increased pedal pressure

whitestu - 28/7/09 at 02:04 PM

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You need standard OEM spec pads --- anything else will give increased pedal pressure


That's not quite right. Some aftermarket pads have a higher friction coefficient and so give lower pedal pressure. That's why I switched to EBC Yellowstuff. Even from cold feel and pedal effort are better than OEM pads.

Numb nuts - 29/7/09 at 06:03 PM

I use 1144's with Seirra set up on my Luego...they are great and definately don't need as much pedal pressure