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02-23-2015, 07:36 AM | #1 |
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Brake pads/discs
Hey all,
Will be needing to change front & rear discs & pads soon. I have done some extensive searching, which has thrown up a few questions. Firstly, the Pagid brand offered by ECP seems to get a lot of bad comments for squeeling brakes etc. They are also the cheapest.. is this just a case of cheap crap? Or do some people get away with these ok? I must admit the comments are making me want to steer clear. Does anyone have a any comments about the textar pads/discs? I have also looked on EBC brakes, which are similar in price for the "basic" EBC brakes (ie not yellowstuff). I find the OEM brakes more than suitable for my driving style, so not looking to upgrade as such. Can anyone recommend anywhere else to try apart from ECP/EBC, or any other brands which are tried and tested? Thanks for comments all. |
02-23-2015, 08:05 AM | #2 |
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Not sure about any of the ECP stuff, I'd probably go for the most expensive they have though. Their pagids are crazy cheap which is worrying. Look to spend £40-60, else you are probably buying junk.
Sometimes BMW genuine can be cheap, especially if you get discounts from certain dealers for buying online (15%) As for other brands, I have some Mintex on and they seem decent, and no squeels etc. |
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02-23-2015, 08:37 AM | #3 |
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The answer to all your questions lie here..
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=873489 WM |
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02-23-2015, 08:41 AM | #4 | |
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02-23-2015, 08:43 AM | #5 | |
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02-23-2015, 09:12 AM | #6 |
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I had them fitted at a garage, but you can get them from camskill. They are around £30-40 for a full axle set of pads. A pair of discs is only £100 too, which is a lot cheaper than OEM.
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02-23-2015, 09:46 AM | #7 | |
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02-23-2015, 11:13 AM | #8 |
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if you want something decent get Brembo HP2000 pads and EBC Ultimax discs with ATE racing blue fluid,no squealing but more importantly awesome stopping power and even on track i got no fade
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02-24-2015, 06:17 PM | #9 | |
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I get horrendous fade on the road so looking to upgrade |
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02-25-2015, 03:02 AM | #10 |
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You might want to consider Tarox
http://www.tarox.co.uk/ Ive just changed back to standard disks and Tarox Strada pads. Had slotted disks but although they stopped well with Brembo HP2000 pads they were noisy - a loud hum when braking hard - which eventually got on my nerves. I knew this might happen but I took a gamble. In fact if anyone can find a use for some 348mm Mtech disks (dimpled & slotted) and/or Brembo HP2000 pads that have done 6000 miles then PM me.
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02-25-2015, 04:15 PM | #12 |
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Very good. Several times Ive braked hard to a near standstill and the hazard lights have been activated by the car itself. I dont know what the actual trigger is but it might be the rate of deceleration and the fact the car stops, as crashed cars tend to stop eventually.
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02-27-2015, 04:58 PM | #13 |
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I have ebc grooved & dimpled with yellow stuff pads on mine & kind of wish I'd gone for oem only down to the noise you hear of the dimples when window is slightly down.
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02-28-2015, 04:03 AM | #16 | |
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The USR discs (ultimax) are slotted and just as quiet as OEM. I'll be getting USR's and yellows fitted next week can't wait! |
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