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e34m5 · 06-19-2012, 02:23 PM

Been reading lots of post here and can't really get a sense for which pads people prefer.

I am a very agressive driver. However, I would like something with less dust.

I am open to suggestions.

KingOfJericho · 06-19-2012, 02:29 PM

I think Cool Carbon is quite popular

pixelblue · 06-19-2012, 05:43 PM

cool carbons for DD + moderate track abuse - least dust
Ferrado DS2500 for DD + decent track abuse - more dust than cool carbons but less than oe pads

e34m5 · 06-21-2012, 03:58 PM

Can you guys recommend a vendor.

GaryS · 06-21-2012, 04:15 PM

http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...-pads-1-series

HP Autowerks · 06-25-2012, 11:30 PM

Don't forget Stoptech Street Performance Pads and Porterfield R4S.

sluflyer06 · 06-26-2012, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

Don't forget Stoptech Street Performance Pads and Porterfield R4S.

How is the dust on the Stoptech's vs. the cool carbon?

kevin @ eas · 06-26-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by sluflyer06

How is the dust on the Stoptech's vs. the cool carbon?

We sell both brands- Stoptech is slightly less than OE- Cool Carbon is much less after being fully bedded

HP Autowerks · 06-26-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sluflyer06

How is the dust on the Stoptech's vs. the cool carbon?

Stoptech Street Performance is not a dustless pad(dustless pads usually don't stop the car well), it is less than OEM, but likely more than CC. However, Stoptech comes in a lower price point and provides equal or better performance on your money spent.

GaryS · 06-26-2012, 12:08 PM

Stoptech pads are also about halfway between OE and Cool Carbon for initial bite. OE pads are extreme and hard to modulate IMO. Cool Carbons are extremely smooth and easy to modulate, but some people think there's not enough initial bite. Stoptech pads are in between. I personally love Cool Carbons, but someone else might prefer the Stoptechs.

Elsabor67 · 06-26-2012, 05:39 PM

Cool Carbons......Have them for DD and track use. Excellent pad.

kevin @ eas · 06-26-2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GaryS

Stoptech pads are also about halfway between OE and Cool Carbon for initial bite. OE pads are extreme and hard to modulate IMO. Cool Carbons are extremely smooth and easy to modulate, but some people think there's not enough initial bite. Stoptech pads are in between. I personally love Cool Carbons, but someone else might prefer the Stoptechs.

+1

Cool Carbon is not a dustless pad but rather one that has ingredients that are much less attracted to wheels.

Friction level and stopping capabilities cold are greater than OE but without the sudden grabby feeling of the OE.

Friction level and bite actually increase with heat making for a great Street Performance pad for both the daily driver and as well for aggressive driving.

We sell multiple brands but CC is always our top pick and what we use on our own cars.

Please call or PM and we would be happy to assist you further for best choice for your driving style

int2str · 06-26-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

Don't forget... Porterfield R4S.

Harold, do you guys have these for the 135i now?

I had them on my E90 before and really liked them. How would you compare them to the DS2500?

HP Autowerks · 06-26-2012, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by int2str

Harold, do you guys have these for the 135i now?

I had them on my E90 before and really liked them. How would you compare them to the DS2500?

Yes, R4-S is available for the 135i now. PMed you the prices.

R4-S is a high performance street pad that is both quiet and low dust. It also offers great stopping power with very low pedal effort. In addition, it is very rotor friendly.

DS2500 is more of a high performance street/light track day/clubsport pad than a street pad with more dust and a bit of noise if not bedded in properly.

e34m5 · 07-01-2012, 09:00 AM

Installed CC's. Will report later in performance since I it's only been 24 hrs.

NYC6 · 07-02-2012, 06:39 PM

frefer82 · 07-04-2012, 10:31 AM

Hello there im in the EAS but they dont sell the sensors, were can i get them or were can i get the cool carbon pads and the sensors in the same place???? in the Cool carbon page they dont have the sensors is there a place to buy all the kit??????

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Originally Posted by GaryS

http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...-pads-1-series

frefer82 · 07-04-2012, 10:36 AM

hi kevin do you sell the front and rear sensors ??????

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Originally Posted by kevin @ eas

+1

Cool Carbon is not a dustless pad but rather one that has ingredients that are much less attracted to wheels.

Friction level and stopping capabilities cold are greater than OE but without the sudden grabby feeling of the OE.

Friction level and bite actually increase with heat making for a great Street Performance pad for both the daily driver and as well for aggressive driving.

We sell multiple brands but CC is always our top pick and what we use on our own cars.

Please call or PM and we would be happy to assist you further for best choice for your driving style

kevin @ eas · 07-05-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by frefer82

hi kevin do you sell the front and rear sensors ??????

Yeah we can get you sensors as well.

PM coming your way!!

06-19-2012, 02:23 PM	#1
e34m5 Captain Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 769 iTrader: (0)	Brake pad replacement for 135 Been reading lots of post here and can't really get a sense for which pads people prefer. I am a very agressive driver. However, I would like something with less dust. I am open to suggestions.
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06-19-2012, 02:29 PM	#2
KingOfJericho Brigadier General Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 4,220 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [4.50]	I think Cool Carbon is quite popular __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2010 S4 Current \| 2010 BMW 135i GONE \| 2008 VW GTI SOLD \| 2006 Lotus Exige SOLD

06-19-2012, 05:43 PM	#3
pixelblue Colonel Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia Posts: 2,196 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [4.37]	cool carbons for DD + moderate track abuse - least dust Ferrado DS2500 for DD + decent track abuse - more dust than cool carbons but less than oe pads __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"

06-26-2012, 05:39 PM	#11
Elsabor67 aiming for 450..... Drives: La Jeva ;-) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stuttgart, Ge :-) Posts: 2,278 iTrader: (18) Garage List 2009 135i [5.00]	Cool Carbons......Have them for DD and track use. Excellent pad. __________________ Quote from Ezeedee regarding car mods: "you're only done when you sell the car "

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06-21-2012, 03:58 PM	#4
e34m5 Captain Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 769 iTrader: (0)	Can you guys recommend a vendor.

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GaryS Colonel Drives: 2009 135i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,076 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [3.25]	http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...-pads-1-series

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HP Autowerks Lieutenant General Drives: 2011 135i DCT & 2011 1M Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, AST, Brembo, Eibach, H&R, GIAC, Koni, Quaife, Stoptech, Vorshlag, Posts: 10,048 iTrader: (26)	Don't forget Stoptech Street Performance Pads and Porterfield R4S.

06-26-2012, 12:08 PM	#10
GaryS Colonel Drives: 2009 135i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,076 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [3.25]	Stoptech pads are also about halfway between OE and Cool Carbon for initial bite. OE pads are extreme and hard to modulate IMO. Cool Carbons are extremely smooth and easy to modulate, but some people think there's not enough initial bite. Stoptech pads are in between. I personally love Cool Carbons, but someone else might prefer the Stoptechs.

07-01-2012, 09:00 AM	#15
e34m5 Captain Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 769 iTrader: (0)	Installed CC's. Will report later in performance since I it's only been 24 hrs.

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