brakes

[kobeballer96]

would it be silly of me to just upgrade the front pads and rotors and leave the rear stock? rears have only 19k miles on them...70 percent of the stopping power is in the front correct?

[TheSt|G]

Originally Posted by kobeballer96

would it be silly of me to just upgrade the front pads and rotors and leave the rear stock? rears have only 19k miles on them...70 percent of the stopping power is in the front correct?

What are you planning on using?

Generally it is best to stick with matched components.

[kobeballer96]

Originally Posted by TheSt|G

What are you planning on using?

Generally it is best to stick with matched components.

was going to keep the rears stock and was thinking of slotted rotors from ecs or stoptech slotted with Hawk Pads.

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brake...=Sport+Package

[kobeballer96]

and to go on the track once or twice a month.

[TheSt|G]

Originally Posted by kobeballer96

was going to keep the rears stock and was thinking of slotted rotors from ecs or stoptech slotted with Hawk Pads.

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brake...=Sport+Package

I hope you don't mind noise/dust.

[kobeballer96]

because racecar right? ^ haha

[maupineda]

Add 130i or 335i front brakes. If you use the former I read you just need the carriers and the larger discs, if the latter you need complete set of calipers plus discs. You can also opt to buy a used set of F30 335i used set which bolt right on.

I have e9x 335i fronts and car works just perfect with a bit more stopping power and they stand abuse thoroughly.

I can do full brake stops and the car follows the line, so you are not disturbing the car at all, at least not in a manner you notice.

[MarkkyyMan]

Originally Posted by kobeballer96

was going to keep the rears stock and was thinking of slotted rotors from ecs or stoptech slotted with Hawk Pads.

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brake...=Sport+Package

Which hawk pads? More than 50% of your braking is done with the fronts.

Keep in mind while the 135/335 brakes are larger they are still designed for street use/everyday driving. Brake fade will be noticeable after a couple hot laps maybe sooner.

With a super aggressive pad you will sound like a bus coming to a stop and a little more dust than stock pads lol. Also keep in mind they take longer to heat up to get sufficient braking performance.

Tires play a huge roll in braking don't forget.

[kobeballer96]

Originally Posted by MarkkyyMan

Which hawk pads? More than 50% of your braking is done with the fronts.

Keep in mind while the 135/335 brakes are larger they are still designed for street use/everyday driving. Brake fade will be noticeable after a couple hot laps maybe sooner.

With a super aggressive pad you will sound like a bus coming to a stop and a little more dust than stock pads lol. Also keep in mind they take longer to heat up to get sufficient braking performance.

Tires play a huge roll in braking don't forget.

This i have BFG rivals already. i wanted a good pad that will be good for street and maybe 3 or 4 laps of track time every month. i dont mind the noise. lots of car make noise at the ring.

[Pothole]

What about red stuff/green stuff pads Those are supposed to be quiet and easy on the dust..

[Solo_M_Tech]

Originally Posted by maupineda

Add 130i or 335i front brakes. If you use the former I read you just need the carriers and the larger discs, if the latter you need complete set of calipers plus discs. You can also opt to buy a used set of F30 335i used set which bolt right on.

I have e9x 335i fronts and car works just perfect with a bit more stopping power and they stand abuse thoroughly.

I can do full brake stops and the car follows the line, so you are not disturbing the car at all, at least not in a manner you notice.

Can I get pics? I'm interested in this swap! Details details details cuz I know were I can get full 335i brakes. Does it delete you hand brake?

[mechavore884]

Originally Posted by kobeballer96

This i have BFG rivals already. i wanted a good pad that will be good for street and maybe 3 or 4 laps of track time every month. i dont mind the noise. lots of car make noise at the ring.

those BFG rivals are NO JOKE!!!!! before le S14 caught the death rattle MAN did my track times become a "quantum leap" better from switching to those!!!

[mechavore884]

pertaining to the original thread those pads have done me justice. Granted from running them I've never had an issue but some ppl have had them glaze over from a DD sort of setting