Brake Pad recommendations?

[elsabor67]

I was looking for some advice on a good set of performance pads that are good for the street and that can also perform very well on the track. Racing pads are out of the question because I drive my baby daily. The rotors on the car are Zimmermann cross drilled all the way around. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Nick

[aaron325ix]

shit man I wish I could tell you. I went with Mintex which were good for a while then got noisy as hell. Then I went to Pagid last week and they are even worse. Seems like if you want quiet, you get a shit ton of dust and short life. If you want good quality and low dust you get noise? I cant find a good medium. Let me know what you find out.

[alexbaby88]

I use Ferodo DS2500 on my E30 which is a DD. They are superb and dont dust that much.

[Massive Lee]

Everything is a compromise. Suspension. Engines. And brakepads. I think it all depends what your expectations are for the track. And there will still always be a drawback somehow.

Per exemple, the PF97 is superb on the street and track. No compromise yet. But it is expensive and its dust is corrosive.

[Dave]

Hawk HP+ also good dual duty, but they dust like hell and are *ahem* a bit noisy.

[jlevie]

Hawk HPS pads (or similar) are a good compromise between a street and track pad. Moderate dust, good cold friction, and a decent MOT.

[///M42 sport]

which vender do you buy the hawks from?

[DCColegrove]

OE ...I'll say no more.