RE: <E30> Brake Pad Upgrade

["Peter Vinsel" <pcv@xxxxxxxxxx>]

> Date: 21 Jan 99 16:58:27 PST
> From: SMILLER@domain.elided
> Subject: <E30> Brake Pad Upgrade
>
> 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

I'd recommend the Porterfield R4S compound.  I used them in my E36 325is
with Super Blue for combined street & track school applications and liked
them alot.  They are located in Costa Mesa, California, I don't have their
phone # right here, but it's in the book.

pcv

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