Installed cool carbon pads, don't feel bite.

[Evice]

funny that initial huge bite is what is prefered on track conditions, where your brakes are colder and you wanna do initial big braking.

[bradford]

lol

[Evice]

this is the 2nd "lol" from bradford...He must be happy fella.

[bradford]

There's a lot of funny crap in this thread

[Cisitalia]

Originally Posted by Evice

this is the 2nd "lol" from bradford...He must be happy fella.

Originally Posted by bradford

There's a lot of funny crap in this thread

It’s kind of trool’ish to me. He is confused on why people replace so called “free” brake pads with others. I went with the Cool Carbons because they perform better then stock in my opinion and I like the characteristics better. Kind of kin to why people replace stock RFTs with other tire types and brands. The logic is no different but you don’t hear people making fun of the RFT haters (including me) out there.

I wish people would refrain from posting if they don’t have any thing constructive to say. It’s so boring.

[DBFIU]

Originally Posted by Cisitalia

It’s kind of trool’ish to me. He is confused on why people replace so called “free” brake pads with others. I went with the Cool Carbons because they perform better then stock in my opinion and I like the characteristics better. Kind of kin to why people replace stock RFTs with other tire types and brands. The logic is no different but you don’t here people making fun of the RFT haters (including me) out there.

I wish people would refrain from posting if they don’t have any thing constructive to say. It’s so boring.

I agree.

Besides, why do people modify their perfectly good cars? Because they do, live with it.

[bluemoon]

I've found the initial bite on cool carbons equal to or better than that of stock pads after approx 300-400 miles of normal street use. Pedal feel is better and they handle heat better on the track not to mention make far less dust than stock pads.

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by bluemoon

I've found the initial bite on cool carbons equal to or better than that of stock pads after approx 300-400 miles of normal street use. Pedal feel is better and they handle heat better on the track not to mention make far less dust than stock pads.

Glad you're happy. It's amazing how much different a set of pads can make your 1er's drive that much more enjoyable.

[DBFIU]

I am getting used to them, they are MUCH more predictable than the stock pads. Stock pads were like an on/off switch which was very hard to modulate. These are very linear and I am beginning to like the feel because I can control the braking through a wider range of foot pressure. They brake hard too.

[GaryS]

So these touchy brakepads that street douchebags like me can't stand are great for track? And that's why BMW puts them on the same car that has a CDV and can't have LSD or non-RFTs?

I'll bet there's an equally good reason for combining mountains of red brake dust with stock wheels that are painted almost white. Probably similar to the reason for polarizing the radio dial sideways.

lol

[thez99]

Interesting, ive put about 200 miles on these so far, the performance is kickass, but I get some high pitched squealing from my left side occasionally. Happens only at bout 50% braking pressure going over 30mph, noise goes away when braking any harder or softer. eas says these pads are not supposed to make any noise so Im thinking maybe its the hardware, i dunno
Im hoping this noise goes away after a lil more wear, anyone have any input? Im thinkin the guy that installed these must have put atleast some kind of noise-quiet stuff on the pads beforehand, just emailed them now..

[david @ eas]

Originally Posted by thez99

Interesting, ive put about 200 miles on these so far, the performance is kickass, but I get some high pitched squealing from my left side occasionally. Happens only at bout 50% braking pressure going over 30mph, noise goes away when braking any harder or softer. eas says these pads are not supposed to make any noise so Im thinking maybe its the hardware, i dunno
Im hoping this noise goes away after a lil more wear, anyone have any input? Im thinkin the guy that installed these must have put atleast some kind of noise-quiet stuff on the pads beforehand, just emailed them now..

Like I mentioned over PM, more than likely the anti-squeal wasn't applied all the way on the pad. This has happened to me on a couple occasions with other pads, so more than likely that's the issue.

Just take it to the shop and I'm sure they can look at it for you

[Esmallstii]

I get a slight squeal in one of mine too, and I thoroughly covered all the required surfaces with Brake Quiet. I also cleaned / greased all the Pad / Caliper contact slots.
The squeal is minor though, and Im gonna wait to see if it goes away on its own. Other than that, Im really happy w/ the pads.

[jeremyc74]

Originally Posted by bradford

There's a lot of funny crap in this thread

And the majority of it's coming from you. You're making it painfully obvious that you don't even understand what the discussion is about.

Sometimes it's a good idea to just READ a thread, instead of responding to it.

[DBFIU]

lol bradford

[bradford]

Originally Posted by jeremyc74

And the majority of it's coming from you. You're making it painfully obvious that you don't even understand what the discussion is about.

Sometimes it's a good idea to just READ a thread, instead of responding to it.

EFFECTIVE, SILENT, DUSTLESS. Choose any two.

Every couple of years, the new MIRACLE pad comes along and John Q. Retard thinks he found the Holy Grail. Explanation: John Q. Retard just fell off the turnip truck.

Spend your money how you like; it's your money. There are a LOT of things that suck on a 135i, and if you want to put your money toward fixing what ain't broke, good luck with that.

[ianc]

if you want to put your money toward fixing what ain't broke, good luck with that.

Guess it depends on what you consider 'broke'. When I'm nosing into my garage at 1 mph and want to gently stop, but the lightest touch I can produce causes me to lurch toward the wheel, then I'd say it's broke.

Modulation is a good thing. Try it on the track some time...

ianc

[thez99]

Originally Posted by bradford

EFFECTIVE, SILENT, DUSTLESS. Choose any two.

Every couple of years, the new MIRACLE pad comes along and John Q. Retard thinks he found the Holy Grail. Explanation: John Q. Retard just fell off the turnip truck.

Spend your money how you like; it's your money. There are a LOT of things that suck on a 135i, and if you want to put your money toward fixing what ain't broke, good luck with that.

Is ur name by any chance Alexander Dumbass?

[bradford]

Originally Posted by ianc

Guess it depends on what you consider 'broke'. When I'm nosing into my garage at 1 mph and want to gently stop, but the lightest touch I can produce causes me to lurch toward the wheel, then I'd say it's broke.

Modulation is a good thing. Try it on the track some time...

ianc

That is great info, thank you for the pointer.

Alternatively, you could attempt to get better at the things at which you suck, instead of "solving" your inadequacies with new mods. Just a though.

The stock pads are hardly lightswitches. Try a Hawk HT-10 pad if you want something with some real initial bite. If you don't have the resolution in your right foot to contend with the STOCK BRAKE PADS ON A COMPLETELY BENIGN BMW 135i, then I recommend you get some driver training. Wash, rinse, repeat until capable.

[bradford]

Originally Posted by thez99

Is ur name by any chance Alexander Dumbass?

Your wit is boundless.

Now remember, breathe in...breathe out...breathe in...breathe out...breathe in...breathe out...breathe in...breathe out...breathe in...breathe out...breathe in...breathe out...

[ianc]

Yes, I think his name really is Alexander Dumbass...

ianc

P.S. - Bradford, if you want to see how brakes really should feel, ask someone to let you drive one of their Porsches at the track sometime. You'll be amazed...

[bradford]

Originally Posted by ianc

Yes, I think his name really is Alexander Dumbass...

ianc

Oh snap!

It's the Turnip Truck Tag Team Throwdown!

When you n00bs get done with your circle jerk, post your track and mod experience.