Calling all stop street performance brake pad owners

AllBlackBimmer · 02-28-2013, 07:38 PM

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CJ421 · 02-28-2013, 07:44 PM

Brake fluid is actually more important than the pad for consistent performance/fade resistance. What fluid are you running?

P.S. I've not heard anything bad about the StopTech Street pads.

AllBlackBimmer · 02-28-2013, 07:58 PM

[QUOTE=CJ421;13561911]Brake fluid is actually more important than the pad for consistent performance/fade resistance. What fluid are you running?

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CJ421 · 02-28-2013, 08:11 PM

I'll leave you to the pad upgrades. My suggestion is to upgrade the fluid first and see if the brakes perform to your liking; look for high-temp stuff such as Motul 600, &c. I use this fluid:
http://store.vacmotorsports.com/tota...115-p1790.aspx
(More or less, I'm finding it tough to find logic behind upgrading pads if you like the OEM pad feel and just want more consistent performance after they warm up; that says fluid upgrade to me, not pads).

Personally I think the OEM brake pads are very good performers; even on the track I was just fine with them.

to_riffic · 02-28-2013, 11:51 PM

I have the Performance Pads on my MINI and they are awesome. Dirt cheap and fantastic capabilities on and off the track. They hold up quite well on the track and the brake dust isn't much of an issue.

HP Autosport · 03-01-2013, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by AllBlackBimmer

Am in the market for new pads.

Don't care about dust. Just want oem feel with initial bite, and slightly better fade resistance than oem. Street drivin car, never tracked.

I am looking at stoptech street performance pads and would like to hear people's thoughts on how they compare to oem pads.

I am going with the stoptech or oem pads. Not interested in hawk hps, cool carbons, etc. zeckhausen has these highly recommend... I know other pads compare, but have read many reviews that the stoptech a " feel" better than hawk hps, etc...

Please weigh in on the stoptech street performance pads and how they compare to oem.

Thanks guys!

HPS vs. Stoptech Street Performance, the winner is Stoptech for all around performance. HPS's only advantage over the Stoptech is the dust level is lower, that is all.

AllBlackBimmer · 03-01-2013, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

HPS vs. Stoptech Street Performance, the winner is Stoptech for all around performance. HPS's only advantage over the Stoptech is the dust level is lower, that is all.

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Bartman619 · 03-01-2013, 03:20 PM

I've had Stoptech pads for about 3 months now. They perform just like OEM except there's less dust and cost less.

AllBlackBimmer · 03-08-2013, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bartman619

I've had Stoptech pads for about 3 months now. They perform just like OEM except there's less dust and cost less.

how do they compare to OEM feel?

Bartman619 · 03-08-2013, 10:25 AM

They bite just like OEM. They fade less after hammering the brakes repeatedly after "spirited runs". Also they dust 1/2 less than OEM. They still dust more than ceramic pads, but I guess that's the trade off for better stopping power. The pads are also quieter and don't squeal like OEM. The only time I hear a squeal is when I drive with the brakes cold, and it's only a slight squeal that goes away after about 2 full stops. I've got the pads set up with Centric High Carbon rotors non slotted/non crossdrilled on all four corners with OEM brake fluid.

AllBlackBimmer · 03-08-2013, 11:22 AM

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AllBlackBimmer · 03-11-2013, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by CJ421

I'll leave you to the pad upgrades. My suggestion is to upgrade the fluid first and see if the brakes perform to your liking; look for high-temp stuff such as Motul 600, &c. I use this fluid:
http://store.vacmotorsports.com/tota...115-p1790.aspx
(More or less, I'm finding it tough to find logic behind upgrading pads if you like the OEM pad feel and just want more consistent performance after they warm up; that says fluid upgrade to me, not pads).

Personally I think the OEM brake pads are very good performers; even on the track I was just fine with them.

do you have any thoughts or experience with the stoptech pads?

CJ421 · 03-11-2013, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by AllBlackBimmer

do you have any thoughts or experience with the stoptech pads?

Unfortunately no. Just stock and Performance Friction.

cvc 22349a · 03-11-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

HPS vs. Stoptech Street Performance, the winner is Stoptech for all around performance. HPS's only advantage over the Stoptech is the dust level is lower, that is all.

Can you comment on characteristics between oem and stoptech sp?

HP Autosport · 03-11-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cvc 22349a

Can you comment on characteristics between oem and stoptech sp?

StopTech® Street Performance Brake Friction (prefix 309)

Para-aramid composites provide linear response regardless of pad temperature.

100% positive molded for uniform friction material density.

Low dust formulation is rotor friendly and leaves wheels cleaner.

Scorched to raise initial cold effectiveness and ease bed-in.

100% Asbestos-free formulas.

http://www.hpashop.com/Stoptech-E9X-...ds-e9x-335.htm

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CJ421 Brigadier General 1547 Rep 4,108 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Blue Bell, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 BMW M3 Sedan [9.50]	Brake fluid is actually more important than the pad for consistent performance/fade resistance. What fluid are you running? P.S. I've not heard anything bad about the StopTech Street pads. __________________ 2024 BMW M3 Sedan Frozen Pure Grey II/Fjord Blue, 6MT Past: 2021 Z4 M40i Frozen Grey II/Black Alcantara \| 2017 F30 340i Mineral Gray/Coral Red, 6MT \| 2011 E92 335i Le Mans Blue/Black, 6MT
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AllBlackBimmer Colonel 815 Rep 2,869 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 m40i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (-1)	[QUOTE=CJ421;13561911]Brake fluid is actually more important than the pad for consistent performance/fade resistance. What fluid are you running? edit __________________ 2019 X3 m40i:Carbon Black:Executive:Premium:Adaptive:Vernasca:699M:HK: Ambient:IND trim:M Mirrors:15mm spacers:Maxton lip:20% tint windows/pano:dsg paddles:TLG mudflaps 2008 328i E90 Jet Black:6MT:RWD:Premium:Sport:Xenon:MTEC V3 AEs:Front Splitters:CF spoiler:19" VMR FF v710 Last edited by AllBlackBimmer; 10-02-2023 at 06:16 AM..
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CJ421 Brigadier General 1547 Rep 4,108 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Blue Bell, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 BMW M3 Sedan [9.50]	I'll leave you to the pad upgrades. My suggestion is to upgrade the fluid first and see if the brakes perform to your liking; look for high-temp stuff such as Motul 600, &c. I use this fluid: http://store.vacmotorsports.com/tota...115-p1790.aspx (More or less, I'm finding it tough to find logic behind upgrading pads if you like the OEM pad feel and just want more consistent performance after they warm up; that says fluid upgrade to me, not pads). Personally I think the OEM brake pads are very good performers; even on the track I was just fine with them. __________________ 2024 BMW M3 Sedan Frozen Pure Grey II/Fjord Blue, 6MT Past: 2021 Z4 M40i Frozen Grey II/Black Alcantara \| 2017 F30 340i Mineral Gray/Coral Red, 6MT \| 2011 E92 335i Le Mans Blue/Black, 6MT
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to_riffic Lieutenant General 3024 Rep 13,763 Posts Drives: rwd Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (38)	I have the Performance Pads on my MINI and they are awesome. Dirt cheap and fantastic capabilities on and off the track. They hold up quite well on the track and the brake dust isn't much of an issue. __________________ ~loud noises~
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Bartman619 Captain 25 Rep 701 Posts Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SDCA iTrader: (2)	I've had Stoptech pads for about 3 months now. They perform just like OEM except there's less dust and cost less.
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Bartman619 Captain 25 Rep 701 Posts Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SDCA iTrader: (2)	They bite just like OEM. They fade less after hammering the brakes repeatedly after "spirited runs". Also they dust 1/2 less than OEM. They still dust more than ceramic pads, but I guess that's the trade off for better stopping power. The pads are also quieter and don't squeal like OEM. The only time I hear a squeal is when I drive with the brakes cold, and it's only a slight squeal that goes away after about 2 full stops. I've got the pads set up with Centric High Carbon rotors non slotted/non crossdrilled on all four corners with OEM brake fluid.
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