Any suggestions on brake pads - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

phillygoat · 14th January 2008, 20:31

i´ve been looking for pads, but there is so many to choose from. i have to keep the budget low, due to a knew baby and whinging misses. im lucky to still have my M5. Its the first time i´ve had to change them, and hopefully not the last, i have no idea, help. i dont cain my car, but i would like to stop pretty quick if need be, cause i dont exactly nurse it everywhere either.

Mmm-Five · 15th January 2008, 07:31

Do you have the big brake 3.8, or the small brake 3.8?

The pads from BMW are not that expensive and work well if you're not caning it.

Aftermarket fast road/sport pads will work better when warm, but may not work best on first application - and tend to be more expensive.

sharkfan · 15th January 2008, 09:54

Is there any advice on good road (not track) pads that have the least break-up onto your wheels? I'm fed up with the black kack all over me rims

Sharkfan

farrell · 15th January 2008, 10:34

Hi
Pagid do a a fast road pad for both axles on the single pot calipers
It works well.

GSF used to sell them.
The O/E Textar pad is very soft.

If you fit the Pagid pad to existing discs, please ensure that you deglaze &
remove all traces of pad deposits from disc face.
That means some work with a file & sanding etc.

Farrell

ASBO · 15th January 2008, 12:30

I'm after a set of fronts for my 3.6

Are the Pagids up to the job for hard use Farrell, or should I be looking for something a little more extreme?

Simon

nebpor · 15th January 2008, 15:00

Aren't there more expensive Pagids' than the Fast Road ones for these cars?

Mine had the fast road Pagids fitted by the previous owner - I liked them on the road (early 3.8, so same brakes as 3.6) and never had any problems after some pretty hard driving, but they weren't the best at the end of some sessions on Elvington - next time I'm going for the full Pagid ones, but as with all things I'm sure I'll have to compromise on the road.

For a road car I'd say they were fine.

D_T_W · 15th January 2008, 16:49

I thought the Ferodo DS2500 was supposed to be very good, that's what i'm planning on putting on my car when the pads need replaced

ASBO · 15th January 2008, 17:16

Well that's me just ordered a set of Mintex Extreme front pads from GSF. £52 all in.

Can't be bad

Mmm-Five · 15th January 2008, 17:20

Yes, the DS2500s are a good pad, but they squeal a bit on light pedal application.

PS Whatever you do, don't go for Mintex Extreme pads (only kidding)

ASBO · 15th January 2008, 17:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mmm-Five

Yes, the DS2500s are a good pad, but they squeal a bit on light pedal application.

Whatever you do, don't go for Mintex Extreme pads, as they're fine as well

Hang on, what?

You mean they're OK or dog poo?