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Originally Posted by will.c
I've used several types of pads on a 2 different BMWs, and my personal conclusion is PFC01. I always had a lot of problems with pads overheating and vibrating until I got Performance Friction 01 (and 01 only, not even their 06 or 08 compounds). They now have 01 replacements. I forget if it's 11 or 13. I think the higher # the more aggressive.
That said, everyone's braking technique and habit is somewhat different. So I guess that's what explains why some people are okay with certain pads but some are not. For me, whatever the reason may be, nothing except PFC01 works. I can 'manage' some vibrations with certain other pads, but the question is "do you really want to worry about brakes at the track."
PFC is probably worst with the dust and noise. If you really want both low dust on street and high temp capacity on track, you really have to have 2 sets and swap them out every event. I compromise by just keeping the track pads on all the time. If you do this also, be warned that people stare.
Low dust pads are typically ceramic compound. When I had Cool Carbon S/T, they were pretty good with low dust and no noise. However they were atrocious at the track.
To me, there's no such thing as a "good compromise." It's rather "incapable-in-either."
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what other pads have you tried? what were the good/bad of each? why do people stare with the PFC01?noisey?
I don't mind the dust any most. but noise will be an issue.