Brake pads recommendation and part numbers

Nininoots · Post by **Nininoots** » Thu Jun 09, 2022 7:24 pm

Hi I know there are a few other posts about this but things change and I’m having difficulty being sure the pads will fit.

I currently have OEM front pads that need changing, I’m mostly on road but do a few trackdays. I see that there are a few recommended after market pads that are marked as not for road use. I know from my days racing caterhams race pads work on the road but don't want to run the risk of invalidating insurance etc.

So can you let me know what pads you run and if possible it would be good to know part number

Thanks

Argenta · Post by **Argenta** » Fri Jun 10, 2022 1:07 pm

I've used a set of Carbotech XP8, they work fantastic on track and good cold on road too. They sqeel a little in town but you can never have everything, it seems.

mmm-five · Post by **mmm-five** » Fri Jun 10, 2022 1:27 pm

My preference is Pagid RSL-29...but there will be other equally-suitable options that I've not tried and will leave others to detail/recommend.

In the Pagid RS catalogue the pad/shape number is 1295 front and 2685 rear.

But I usually cross-reference the BMW OE numbers from RealOEM to ensure they're correct:

Front = 34112282995
Rear = 34216761248

wspohn · Post by **wspohn** » Fri Jun 10, 2022 11:42 pm

The Porterfield R4-S are a good street pad with excellent grip and good fade resistance. If you ever track the car, the harder pads may be better. See this to pick:

https://porterfield-brakes.com/search-r ... turer=7444

Nininoots · Post by **Nininoots** » Sat Jun 11, 2022 10:25 am

Thanks Chaps for the replies, that’s exactly what I needed. I’ll post a review of what I get

Nininoots · Post by **Nininoots** » Sat Jun 11, 2022 10:25 am

Thanks Chaps for the replies, that’s exactly what I needed. I’ll post a review of what I get

D.Bryce · Post by **D.Bryce** » Sun Jun 12, 2022 5:35 pm

Check out pbs pro track pads. I’ve fitted a set to my upgraded front calipers and probably going to fit a set to the rears also.

Can’t fault them so far.

SonnyA85 · Post by **SonnyA85** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 11:43 am

Nininoots wrote: ↑Thu Jun 09, 2022 7:24 pm Hi I know there are a few other posts about this but things change and I’m having difficulty being sure the pads will fit.

I currently have OEM front pads that need changing, I’m mostly on road but do a few trackdays. I see that there are a few recommended after market pads that are marked as not for road use. I know from my days racing caterhams race pads work on the road but don't want to run the risk of invalidating insurance etc.

So can you let me know what pads you run and if possible it would be good to know part number

Thanks

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