Re: <E30> Brake Pad Upgrade

["James Moran" <bavarian@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Holy crap!  What a CC: list!

Scott,

I've used Performance Friction's HP pads.  They are (were) considered to be
dual use pads.  They work very well on my M6, stopping its 3500+ pounds from
125+ into turn one at Summit Point, over and over.  They are also great on
the street with good cold stopping and little dust.  And, they were cheap;
about $50 - $60 an axle.  However, they didn't make a set for the rears on
my car so I used Metal Masters back there.

The caveat is that they don't make the HP anymore.  Supposedly the Z Rated
compound is the replacement for the HP's.  I don't have any experience with
the Z Rated pads.

HTH,
Jim Moran
'88 M6

- -----Original Message-----
From: SMILLER@domain.elided <SMILLER@domain.elided>


>I'm thinking that I need to consider a brake pad improvement, just in case
I
>should accidentally find myself on a race track some time in the near
>future, know what I mean?
>
>I would appreciate suggestions and advice on maybe a particular carbon
>fiber-type pad that would be suitable for street use, but would also hold
>up under mild-to-moderate drivers school use.  All opinions welcome.
>
>In the past I've used ATE Super Blue fluid, and I liked it.  If you think I
>should consider a different fluid, let me know.
>
>As always, TIA for your advice.
>
>Scott Miller
>Golden Gate Chpater
>BMW CCA #44977
>1990 325i/is hybrid
>

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