Ferodo DS2500 + Castrol SRF Review

[cooler2442]

Originally Posted by BMW86

How long until you get the OEM pads put back in? I'd like to hear your opinion but will probably need to make a decision soon. I'm not sure how much of the difference is the result of the SRF fluid.

It will be a while. Either 6 more months or 8k miles lol.

[Zombie1]

Originally Posted by cooler2442

http://www.flickr.com/photos/38941112@N05/6867072291/.

that trunk is sick sorry things

[Nugget]

I got the same combo going in on Wednesday so can give my impressions soon.

[BMW86]

How long do the DS2500 take to warm up?

[cooler2442]

Originally Posted by BMW86

How long do the DS2500 take to warm up?

Not sure. I usually just warm up the first few laps of a session anyways and then go hard.

[Nugget]

I was very impressed with this combo on the track. Feels good on the street as well and started off quieter than stock.
But the rears now squeal constantly, very annoying.
Going to try rebedding them. If that doesn't work does anyone have any other suggestions?
-more grease?
-chamfering edges?

[GaryS]

Originally Posted by BMW86

How long do the DS2500 take to warm up?

Working temp for DS2500 is 100F. It only takes one braking zone to do that.

[Nugget]

Originally Posted by GaryS

After you remove the old BMW pads, unclip the steel backing plates and clip them onto the new pads. If you don't know what I'm talking about, don't worry, you will know when you see it.

Originally Posted by 1&done

^ what about running the backing plates w/ the titanium shims? Didn't think I could do both so I left the stock backing plates off. I do get come clunking sometimes. Only when I have been in reverse then braking fwd.

Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

DS2500 is not a street pad, but rather a street/track/clubsport pad so some noise is expected. However, for most people, when these pads are properly installed and broken-in, there is very little to no noise.

My rears squeal pretty bad. My mechanic didn't reuse the backing plates (he thinks they reduce pedal feel) could this be part of the reason? I want to put in the stock backing plates on the rear and titanium shims on the front. He thinks it's a waste of time. Thoughts?

[GaryS]

Originally Posted by Nugget

My rears squeal pretty bad. My mechanic didn't reuse the backing plates (he thinks they reduce pedal feel) could this be part of the reason? I want to put in the stock backing plates on the rear and titanium shims on the front. He thinks it's a waste of time. Thoughts?

The front shims/plates will protect the caliper from heat damage on track. The rear plates will prevent clunking when you change between forward and reverse. I've never tried it without them, so I can't say whether they reduce pedal feel.

BiscottiGelato tried using brake grease in this thread and he said it worked to eliminate the squeal.

[My135]

My Ferodo pad squeals like hell and I didn't re-use the backing plates. Other users have the same experience too. So I don't understand why everyone here said no noise:-(:-(:-(

Although the performance is good but the squealing and chunking noise just annoying. I am thinking about revert it back to OEM pads because of the noise.

[Nugget]

My squealing is on and off, only with light low speed braking and only from the rears.
Most of the time it's quiet. I haven't noticed any clunking.
Performance is good. Feels like stock on the road and I haven't managed to overwhelm them on the track yet.

My car is getting a service next week so while it's there I'll ask them to put the shims/backing plates in and use some caliper grease.

[sour97]

I have the same clunk noise for my pad too..... When compare the OEM pad , it is shorter .....so every time hit the brakes, the pad will move and hit the bracket, that causing the noise.