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So after taking the M2 to bedford I have discovered the stock setup absolutely sucks. Fine for road use but i'd be a bit worried about doing a serious alpine trip. Uprated pads seem to be the first port of call (along with new fluid and maybe braided lines). Anyone changed their pads or running the bmw performance ones? All thoughts appreciated. Not gonna run the car as a dedicated track toy just want to be able to take it every now and then for a bit of a hoon.
Valid question, quite a bit tbh. Few track days a year and probably 10 test days (with tuition) + some racing. I'm used to brakes that work all day every single time you smash them. After a lap in the m2 at bedford west circuit (pretty brutal on brakes) gradually working up to find braking points I started to feel the pedal go to the floor so trying to find some pads that help a bit but don't squeal. (The pagid's are known for being horrific in this regard). Other options are maybe improving the cooling to the brakes with some ducts or slight mods. It's only for a few days a year so maybe ultimately I don't change anything other than fluid and accept i'll smoke a set of pads.
octainejunkee said:
http://carbotech-europe.com/ ask for Ian he is a brake pad guru and will guide you for the best pads for your needs..
peterpeter said:
yes those were the parts
braided lines makes sense..
had fluid put in for silverstone mid sept and the brakes were great!- no issues running round 6-7 laps of the full circuit- at a time.
DS2500s seem a good compromise for road and track- they were squeaking a little in the first week of fitting , but seem to have settled down now-
Awesomebraided lines makes sense..
had fluid put in for silverstone mid sept and the brakes were great!- no issues running round 6-7 laps of the full circuit- at a time.
DS2500s seem a good compromise for road and track- they were squeaking a little in the first week of fitting , but seem to have settled down now-
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