PFC Rear Pads are too small

[Phloozy]

I recently picked up these rear pads (https://www.bimmerworld.com/PFC-Rear...pound-396.html) for my 128 and the ears seem way to small, like the just float in the caliper. I have heard from others that they fit fine but I dont see how this is correct or safe. Any ideas if maybe I am missing something or if this is others experience as well?

[spidertri]

I'm running same pad 396 pad shape in the rear, both PFC Z for autox/street and 08 for track. I've used up half of the 08s at 5 track events this year, probably need to order a backup set before my next track day.

Couple of quick pics of the rear, sorry for the blurry one. They are loose and I put plenty of grease on them. The 08s do tend to rattle in the rear after cooking them at the track.

[Phloozy]

Originally Posted by spidertri

I'm running same pad 396 pad shape in the rear, both PFC Z for autox/street and 08 for track. I've used up half of the 08s at 5 track events this year, probably need to order a backup set before my next track day.

Couple of quick pics of the rear, sorry for the blurry one. They are loose and I put plenty of grease on them. The 08s do tend to rattle in the rear after cooking them at the track.

That's awesome to hear! Thanks. I got them on and running them this weekend

[NorthernDancer]

Originally Posted by spidertri

I'm running same pad 396 pad shape in the rear, both PFC Z for autox/street and 08 for track. I've used up half of the 08s at 5 track events this year, probably need to order a backup set before my next track day.

Couple of quick pics of the rear, sorry for the blurry one. They are loose and I put plenty of grease on them. The 08s do tend to rattle in the rear after cooking them at the track.

"Grease" on pads? Personally I use Permatex Disc Brake Quiet

[spidertri]

Originally Posted by NorthernDancer

"Grease" on pads? Personally I use Permatex Disc Brake Quiet

LOL, sorry, I suppose technically it's a lubricant.

"Permatex 80653 Silicone Extreme Brake Parts Lubricant"

[$iriu$black]

Originally Posted by Phloozy

That's awesome to hear! Thanks. I got them on and running them this weekend

I’ve got the same problem. I got my PFC08s from BW and they are indeed too small for the caliper. Only time I feel/hear it though is when I back up, it catches and if you don’t know it’s from the pads, you would think you broke a control arm or something back there bec of the snap and rattle. I guess we can use E36 pads too but then again I’m not sure it’s any better as I haven’t used those. PFC08s though are AMAZING on track. Dust is per usual, but bite is direct and predictable. I hope you enjoy it Phloozy !

[Phloozy]

Originally Posted by $iriu$black

I’ve got the same problem. I got my PFC08s from BW and they are indeed too small for the caliper. Only time I feel/hear it though is when I back up, it catches and if you don’t know it’s from the pads, you would think you broke a control arm or something back there bec of the snap and rattle. I guess we can use E36 pads too but then again I’m not sure it’s any better as I haven’t used those. PFC08s though are AMAZING on track. Dust is per usual, but bite is direct and predictable. I hope you enjoy it Phloozy !

They were really good, nothing crazy better than the st43 but I'm happy with them. We will see how they wear

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It's frustrating when things like that don't fit well. It may be normal, and they may work, but it is still frustrating.