Pad Replacement

[snkeyez95]

In my current car I swap out brake pads for track days (HT-10s). What's the process like on the 135i? Similar to my 98' M3?

[Franco]

I would becareful on what pads you use. There has been a history of ceramic inserts cracking when using non standard track pads

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=222949

[snkeyez95]

Thanks for the link. Interesting stuff. Well I won't tracking the car until June. Hopefully Hawk comes out with pads by then.

[skiguy1981]

Originally Posted by snkeyez95

Thanks for the link. Interesting stuff. Well I won't tracking the car until June. Hopefully Hawk comes out with pads by then.

what are hawk pads is that a manufacture or something?

[larryn]

I've used HP Plus in my past few cars. They can squeak a bit in the winter, but they are tenacious compared to OEM pads, and they are not so aggressive that you can't use them on the street.

I wish they would be available, already!

[ML]

Originally Posted by skiguy1981

what are hawk pads is that a manufacture or something?

Hawk is a pad manufacturer.
http://www.hawkperformance.com/

I've run Hawk HP Plus on a couple of other cars and was always very pleased with both their performance, especially when combined with a slotted rotor, and lack of dust compared to the stock BMW pads. I could swear that I recently saw an announcement that the HPs were on the way for the 1, but can't find it now.

[snkeyez95]

I've had a lot of luck with HT-10s on my E36 M3. Noisy and lots of dust. I usually swap them at the track.

Back to my original question? Process for swapping out pads on a 135i similar to my M? I've heard unconfirmed rumors that the new M3 and new BMWs no longer required the removal of the caliper to swap pads (like brembo design).

[larryn]

Fronts require the removal of the caliper, rears are like "normal" Brembos, where you can take the pads out without removing the caliper.

[snkeyez95]

Thanks.

Originally Posted by larryn

Fronts require the removal of the caliper, rears are like "normal" Brembos, where you can take the pads out without removing the caliper.

[skiguy1981]

Originally Posted by ML

Hawk is a pad manufacturer.
http://www.hawkperformance.com/

I've run Hawk HP Plus on a couple of other cars and was always very pleased with both their performance, especially when combined with a slotted rotor, and lack of dust compared to the stock BMW pads. I could swear that I recently saw an announcement that the HPs were on the way for the 1, but can't find it now.

thanks

[WAY]

This actually is another good reason to go for aftermarket BBK like the Brembo or AP Racing one...

[snkeyez95]

BBK cost around $4-6K. I think for now I'll stick with my $400 pads. When I get to baller status I may upgrade though

Originally Posted by WAY

This actually is another good reason to go for aftermarket BBK like the Brembo or AP Racing one...

[skiguy1981]

Originally Posted by snkeyez95

BBK cost around $4-6K. I think for now I'll stick with my $400 pads. When I get to baller status I may upgrade though

what you don't have 6k to spend on breaks your a poor bastard

[WAY]

Snkeyez, I meant it's much more difficult to change your pads on the track with the factory Brembos. Whereas with the BBK, it's just like what you are used to. Btw, I also run HT-10 on the track. Great pads - just not for the street obviously.

[karlenstein]

Originally Posted by WAY

Btw, I also run HT-10 on the track. Great pads - just not for the street obviously.

You mean you used the HT-10 on your previous 135i stock calipers or that you are using them now on your AP Racing new calipers ?

Any vids from your track sessions you want to share?

Ciao, Carlo

[WAY]

I am using HT-10 now with the AP Racing. Previously with stock pad it was also a Hawk, but not 100% sure if it was HT-10 as Turner Motor Sport "rebadge" them.

[BerkTechnology]

Swapping pads isn't that that difficult. About 15min per corner. Nothing "special" is needed. Just be very careful when removing the pins on the rear pads. I managed to put some tiny chips in the poweder coat right around the opening of the pin hole.

IMO, swap the pads at home, drive very easy to/from the track, and swap when you're back.

All of the Hawk HT-10's are being made by one manufacturer. The ones that turner sells are the same ones that we got made for our car.

[snkeyez95]

Has Hawk addressed the issues then some posters have noted about melted pistons?

Track days are coming soon and want to be prepared.

[scottn2retro]

We recently used the Hawk DTC 60s and 70s made for the 135i. Set new class track records at Thunderhill