Brake pads - Page 2

d_a_n1979 · 4th March 2012, 22:36

Dont waste your £££ on GreenStuff; they're too similar to OEM so at their price; they're not worth it IMO

If you want decent pads then go for the RedStuff pads or Ferodo DS2500's (you may have to look up the BMW part number for your calipers to get the right pad number)

Both of these are superb pads and work really well with OEM blank or grooved discs etc...

If you dont want to meet that expense then stick with OEM style pads but maybe think about changing your brake hoses to stainless hoses such as HEL. These really do make a difference to the brake feel and control; that and decent fluid and you;re laughing

blacknwhite · 4th March 2012, 22:42

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Originally Posted by d_a_n1979

If you want decent pads then go for the RedStuff pads or Ferodo DS2500's (you may have to look up the BMW part number for your calipers to get the right pad number)

Both of these pads are more expensive than the green stuff ones.

d_a_n1979 · 5th March 2012, 19:04

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Originally Posted by blacknwhite

Both of these pads are more expensive than the green stuff ones.

Yes they are but theyre a solid upgrade from OEM spec pads (i.e. Greenstuff) - GreenStuff are too much of a sideways move; not an upgrade

The Greenstuff pads are fairly soft and wear very quickly whereas RedStuff and DS2500's are more hard wearing and offer much better breaking from the off

chris_h · 6th March 2012, 12:16

I fitted some front MTEC discs about 2 years ago and they have been great. They are top qquality and are made in Northern Ireland. I would definitely recomend them.

rover775 · 6th March 2012, 12:30

Red stuff pads on my 75 last about 20% longer and you get hardly any brake on your wheels

blacknwhite · 6th March 2012, 12:57

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Originally Posted by dissy1810

i had the blackstuff pads on mine and they were very good, i have a set of mintex ones to put on my car next, as long as you dont buy really cheap pads you'll be fine

Just ordered the Mintex discs and pads. See how they go. Easy enough to change the pads later to Red Stuff if I ever feel like I've got spare cash to throw at it again.

Thanks for the advice everyone.

Fusilier · 6th March 2012, 13:01

Bob

If you are at next metro, will be taking the Blue ZT, and will be able to let you have a gander at them

Stu

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Fusilier Moderator / RS North East MG ZT T 180,MGF Freestyle, Jaguar XKR Convertible and XF Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newton Aycliffe Posts: 6,397 Thanks: 1,329 Thanked 2,231 Times in 1,309 Posts	Brake Discs Bob If you are at next metro, will be taking the Blue ZT, and will be able to let you have a gander at them Stu

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d_a_n1979 Banned 2004 MG ZT-T 190+ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Preston Posts: 957 Thanks: 97 Thanked 109 Times in 85 Posts	Dont waste your £££ on GreenStuff; they're too similar to OEM so at their price; they're not worth it IMO If you want decent pads then go for the RedStuff pads or Ferodo DS2500's (you may have to look up the BMW part number for your calipers to get the right pad number) Both of these are superb pads and work really well with OEM blank or grooved discs etc... If you dont want to meet that expense then stick with OEM style pads but maybe think about changing your brake hoses to stainless hoses such as HEL. These really do make a difference to the brake feel and control; that and decent fluid and you;re laughing

6th March 2012, 12:16	#14
chris_h Avid contributor rover 75 tourer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: liphook Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	I fitted some front MTEC discs about 2 years ago and they have been great. They are top qquality and are made in Northern Ireland. I would definitely recomend them.

6th March 2012, 12:30	#15
rover775 Regular poster rover 75 tourer Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ilford essex Posts: 54 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Red stuff pads on my 75 last about 20% longer and you get hardly any brake on your wheels