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      03-20-2013, 10:00 PM   #45
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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.

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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

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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.

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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.
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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.

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Great data points!
On behalf of my fellow Americans, we thank you.
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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
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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 .
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Being the stubborn guy that I am, I've got a set of these on the way from the Fatherland.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.

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FYI:
These worked really well at my June track day @ Lime Rock Park.
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anyone find out how to dim the noise?

nay copper ease or caliper compound?


the squeal is making me crazy
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anyone find out how to dim the noise?

nay copper ease or caliper compound?


the squeal is making me crazy
Very easy. Shut the windows and crank up the volume on the radio.

Sorry mate no way around the squeal.

I did confirm that these pads made by Tektar are actually re-branded Pagid Yellow (RS19s) which is less money. Same manufacturer and compound. Just an FYI for those interested.
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WOW yellow RS19 pagid street legal in europe (they are stamped bmw)

I got them on ebay for 250€

If anyone interested have a spare set brand new in BMW sealed box. I can sell it at the same price + shipping
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