BMW Performance Brake Pads

[mlhj83]

Originally Posted by lutfy

Sorry for brining up the old thread. Folks in the UK, care to share link/places where we can get it directly (am in the US).

US folks, any idea how we can obtain this? Dealer states special order 4 month wait etc.

Lastly, how did the pad wear? I am VERY interested in these sport pads.

Regards,

Lutfy

I ordered mine from an independent garage that I know very well, and got it within 3 weeks from BMW. Contact Ed at www.autops.co.uk and ask for these pads, they'll happily ship them over to you.

I've used them for 5 track days and have no complaints, apart from noise. I have also used them in subzero temperatures and bite from cold is a non-issue. 5 track days and a couple thousand road miles have resulted in about 50% of pad life left.

My track day videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/mlhj83/v...ew=0&flow=grid

[lutfy]

Originally Posted by mlhj83

I ordered mine from an independent garage that I know very well, and got it within 3 weeks from BMW. Contact Ed at www.autops.co.uk and ask for these pads, they'll happily ship them over to you.

I've used them for 5 track days and have no complaints, apart from noise. I have also used them in subzero temperatures and bite from cold is a non-issue. 5 track days and a couple thousand road miles have resulted in about 50% of pad life left.

My track day videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/mlhj83/v...ew=0&flow=grid

Thanks mate.

For us US folks, the dealer quoted me $455 for the front pads only to revert back by stating these items cannot be sold (NLA- no longer avail) since its not DOT approved.

That said, I did get a quote from BMMiniparts.com

GBP 308 fronts and 231 rears (VAT excluded). Add shipping and duty and its ballpark $900 for the set. FYI.

Lutfy

[davem3fan]

Regarding these pads:

For those of you who use them in Europe:
Are they OK for both the track and for daily driving?

Not really concerned about how fast they eat rotors, more concerned about eradicating pad smear that cannot be avoided using OEM US market brake pads.

[mlhj83]

Originally Posted by davem3fan

Regarding these pads:

For those of you who use them in Europe:
Are they OK for both the track and for daily driving?

Not really concerned about how fast they eat rotors, more concerned about eradicating pad smear that cannot be avoided using OEM US market brake pads.

They are great for road use too - better bite and modulation than standard, even in subzero temps. - and do a great job of cleaning off pad deposits on the discs when they are cold to warm (temperature range at which they are most abrasive). The only downside is the incredibly loud squeal under light pedal application when coming to a stop, and I really mean loud, like having a screaming child at each wheel. Obviously, if you constantly lay down pad material on the disc, the squeal is minimum. Squealing is at its worst when the discs have been scrubbed clean.

[davem3fan]

Great data points!
On behalf of my fellow Americans, we thank you.

[jonasaurus]

Originally Posted by mlhj83

They are great for road use too - better bite and modulation than standard, even in subzero temps. - and do a great job of cleaning off pad deposits on the discs when they are cold to warm (temperature range at which they are most abrasive). The only downside is the incredibly loud squeal under light pedal application when coming to a stop, and I really mean loud, like having a screaming child at each wheel. Obviously, if you constantly lay down pad material on the disc, the squeal is minimum. Squealing is at its worst when the discs have been scrubbed clean.

Mine sound similar to one of those double decker buses you get in London

[mlhj83]

Originally Posted by jonasaurus

Mine sound similar to one of those double decker buses you get in London

Think mine are way louder than that, especially as the pads are half worn and have no anti-squeal paste - can't be bothered to apply paste everytime I swap pads .

[davem3fan]

Being the stubborn guy that I am, I've got a set of these on the way from the Fatherland.

[ayao]

Originally Posted by davem3fan

Being the stubborn guy that I am, I've got a set of these on the way from the Fatherland.

That's quite tenacious of you. What was the total $ damage? I'm trying to assess pros/cons vs PFC08s ...

[davem3fan]

Originally Posted by ayao

That's quite tenacious of you. What was the total $ damage? I'm trying to assess pros/cons vs PFC08s ...

My retired military friend who still lives in Germany got a set for 850.00
Apparently they are on the way.

[ayao]

[Moxie]

Originally Posted by davem3fan

My retired military friend who still lives in Germany got a set for 850.00
Apparently they are on the way.

Damn - Hope that's USD.

[Hedoniste]

Originally Posted by mlhj83

They are great for road use too - better bite and modulation than standard, even in subzero temps. - and do a great job of cleaning off pad deposits on the discs when they are cold to warm (temperature range at which they are most abrasive). The only downside is the incredibly loud squeal under light pedal application when coming to a stop, and I really mean loud, like having a screaming child at each wheel. Obviously, if you constantly lay down pad material on the disc, the squeal is minimum. Squealing is at its worst when the discs have been scrubbed clean.

+1

[davem3fan]

FYI:
These worked really well at my June track day @ Lime Rock Park.