V8V brake pads

[markiep1]

Will be off down to Austria for a couple of weeks in September I’d like to replace the front pads beforehand, any recommendations on where best to purchase from will be gladly received don’t fancy taking any chances when we go playing in the alps

Thanks
Mark

[bogie]

Ive had a few sets of Pagids and EBC reds over the years. Going to try some Porterfields next time - David Appleby stock them

http://www.davidapplebyengineering.com/shop/Filter...

[markiep1]

Thanks bogie they seem reasonably priced, will get some ordered

[davek_964]

I've got the EBC reds in mine, simply because I couldn't get anything else when they needed changing. Seem to work fine.

[telum01]

If dust and brake squeal are your main concerns, the Porterfield R4-S are the best I've used. If you plan to do track days, I'd get something more aggressive, but otherwise they're very popular and fantastic brake pads.

[markiep1]

Thanks guys, no intention of track days, the odd spirited drive maybe will certainly need some decent stopping power in September will get them on ASAP so I can get them bedded in correctly

[Gavc]

I will 2nd Porterfield pads, used these for many yrs in a few cars I have onwned and are great for less dust and a good feel

[R129 300SL]

I did query a couple of months ago whether porter field pads are E marked for legal road use in Europe.

I got no reply.

Does that mean they are not? Wouldn’t like to be in a situation after an accident where this is noted.

[telum01]

R129 300SL said:

I did query a couple of months ago whether porter field pads are E marked for legal road use in Europe.

I got no reply.

Does that mean they are not? Wouldn’t like to be in a situation after an accident where this is noted.

I did look into that. E-marking is a European test that Porterfield hasn't put their pads through. From what I understand about it, the pads would pass the test with flying colors, they just haven't actually been tested by that. If the Porterfield distributor for the UK is willing to do it, it'd be worth putting them through the test and it's something they should do. I'd be disappointed if the distributor didn't get them passed for E marks.

[markiep1]

Interesting, ok will call D A E tomorrow and ask the question before ordering, would not liket to compromise my insurance should the worst happen. I will report back with the answer

[markiep1]

Had confirmation today to say they are not E marked have ordered a set of EBC reds

[R129 300SL]

markiep1 said:

Had confirmation today to say they are not E marked have ordered a set of EBC reds

Thanks for clarifying. Suitable only for track use in Europe then.

[bogie]

markiep1 said:

Had confirmation today to say they are not E marked have ordered a set of EBC reds

make sure you get the shim kit and some ceratec to put on the rears ...the reds squeal a lot otherwise

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Set-of-4-EBC-Anti-Squea...

[markiep1]

Thanks for the info, have ordered a set.