bmw performance pads

1MOREMOD · 05-04-2009, 12:48 PM

is there a significant difference in braking with the bmw performance pads and a race fluid as opposed to stock? with this set up bmw wont have an issue with brake warranty work correct? thanks

sayemthree · 05-04-2009, 03:03 PM

last i heard the bmw performance pads are not avail yet in the USA.

performance pads will make a huge difference. fluid is not such a big deal as long as it is fresh (up to 6 months old. )

1MOREMOD · 05-04-2009, 03:15 PM

damn that sucks. any idea on when they will be arriving over here? called bmw dealer and they had no idea. going with padig's will get possibly make issues with warranty coverage correct.

GT3 Tim · 05-05-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

damn that sucks. any idea on when they will be arriving over here? called bmw dealer and they had no idea. going with padig's will get possibly make issues with warranty coverage correct.

Maybe the warranty on the rotors....but that would be about it I think.

I would run the Pagids.....THEN, if needed, swap them out before you go in for service. It only takes a few minutes to swap them out and the only "out of the ordinary" tool you need is a 7mm allen socket.

M3V8Driver · 05-05-2009, 09:00 PM

If you put the pads on for the track and then put the stockers back on for the street, I don't see how BMW couldn't honor their waranty (free maintenance, really) . It's what I plan to do and if the rotors wear out, they'd better replace them. Afterall, it's not my fault they couldn't equip the car with track-worthy hardware

1MOREMOD · 05-06-2009, 12:02 AM

so what pads should i look for? brand? part number or who to order through?

M3V8Driver · 05-06-2009, 08:04 PM

There are other threads in this forum that cover those details in length, but the consensus seems to be the Pagids. They are available from a number of BMW tuners, but seem to be in short supply about now.

FrenchBoy · 05-06-2009, 11:44 PM

Pagid are $$$. I think I am going to go with Hawk HP Plus or HT-10.

Radiation Joe · 05-07-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by FrenchBoy

Pagid are $$$. I think I am going to go with Hawk HP Plus or HT-10.

You get what you pay for. Keep in mind, the Pagids cost for a reason. You might want to consider the price of rotors when you buy inexpensive pads. Rotors are prolly around 400 bucks each.

doba_s · 05-07-2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Radiation Joe

You get what you pay for. Keep in mind, the Pagids cost for a reason. You might want to consider the price of rotors when you buy inexpensive pads. Rotors are prolly around 400 bucks each.

I thought Pagids are not rotors friendly ... I might be wrong ...

lucid · 05-07-2009, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by FrenchBoy

Pagid are $$$. I think I am going to go with Hawk HP Plus or HT-10.

Read my WGI track report. I strongly suggest not using HT10s.

Radiation Joe · 05-07-2009, 08:26 AM

Although they're not out yet, Performance Friction pads are very rotor friendly in my experience.

I bought a set of Euro floating rotors for my e46 M3 (like what we have on the e9x) and had them cyro treated. I then ran a set of PF-Z rated pads and three sets of PF-01s and didn't wear them significantly. The cryo treatment might have contributed as well.

The point is that if you buy the right equipment, even if it's more expensive, you might save money in the long run.

Subw00er · 05-07-2009, 10:01 AM

Try Carbotech!

8INTO3=M · 05-07-2009, 11:02 AM

Pagids are pricey -- but last forever. On a cost per track day basis, they are quite reasonable. AS with many things -- you get what you pay for...

FrenchBoy · 05-07-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Subw00er

Try Carbotech!

Anyone has used Carbotech with the new M3 yet? Price point is interesting.

$395 for a set of Pagid RS19 is a bit steep. Lucid does seem to think they held up too well at the track....

Subw00er · 05-07-2009, 11:20 PM

Many have used the Carbotech. IMO the best pad out there.

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1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,494 iTrader: (3)	damn that sucks. any idea on when they will be arriving over here? called bmw dealer and they had no idea. going with padig's will get possibly make issues with warranty coverage correct. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|race pulleys\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|1995 Ford Probe gt chump car\| Last edited by 1MOREMOD; 05-04-2009 at 05:45 PM.

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1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,494 iTrader: (3)	so what pads should i look for? brand? part number or who to order through? __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|race pulleys\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|1995 Ford Probe gt chump car\|

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05-04-2009, 03:03 PM	#2
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: bmw Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa Posts: 4,844 iTrader: (0)	last i heard the bmw performance pads are not avail yet in the USA. performance pads will make a huge difference. fluid is not such a big deal as long as it is fresh (up to 6 months old. )

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M3V8Driver Captain Drives: E92 M3 - DCT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 702 iTrader: (0)	If you put the pads on for the track and then put the stockers back on for the street, I don't see how BMW couldn't honor their waranty (free maintenance, really) . It's what I plan to do and if the rotors wear out, they'd better replace them. Afterall, it's not my fault they couldn't equip the car with track-worthy hardware

05-06-2009, 08:04 PM	#7
M3V8Driver Captain Drives: E92 M3 - DCT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 702 iTrader: (0)	There are other threads in this forum that cover those details in length, but the consensus seems to be the Pagids. They are available from a number of BMW tuners, but seem to be in short supply about now.

05-07-2009, 08:26 AM	#12
Radiation Joe Veni Vidi Vici Drives: '11 JB/BBe-6sp-e90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Macungie PA Posts: 2,674 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 RS6 - Sold [0.00] 2011 e90 M3 [4.25] 2009 e90 M3 - Gone [0.00] 2003 M3 SOLD [0.00] old 2002 [5.00]	Although they're not out yet, Performance Friction pads are very rotor friendly in my experience. I bought a set of Euro floating rotors for my e46 M3 (like what we have on the e9x) and had them cyro treated. I then ran a set of PF-Z rated pads and three sets of PF-01s and didn't wear them significantly. The cryo treatment might have contributed as well. The point is that if you buy the right equipment, even if it's more expensive, you might save money in the long run.

05-07-2009, 10:01 AM	#13
Subw00er Bates '08 Interlagos Launch Drives: 08e92M, 03e46M Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NY Posts: 1,198 iTrader: (2)	Try Carbotech!

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8INTO3=M Private Drives: M3 Coupe -- Interlagos Blue Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MMMaryland Posts: 87 iTrader: (1)	Pagids are pricey -- but last forever. On a cost per track day basis, they are quite reasonable. AS with many things -- you get what you pay for...

05-07-2009, 11:20 PM	#16
Subw00er Bates '08 Interlagos Launch Drives: 08e92M, 03e46M Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NY Posts: 1,198 iTrader: (2)	Many have used the Carbotech. IMO the best pad out there.