Brake Pad decision

[AutoXfreak]

I have an 86 325, I need to do a brake job and I need some advise on which pads to go with. I have looked at EBC green or red stuff, I have looked at Metal masters, and Hawks. I want realy good brakes for autocross, and a couple track days a year. I am a college student so I am looking for most bang for the buck... What are your suggestions?

 

[vlad]

For autocross only, I would say that EBCs are the way to go. For street and autocross I would recommend the Hawks. Leave the AXXIS MetalMasters for the street only catagory.

 

[Ryan Stewart]

I would say the EBCs, especailly if you are going to street it. They creat little dust. I would get a slotted rotor to keep the pads clean to help the initial bite, the Greenstuffs do like to be a bit warm.

Also the Greenstuffs make a little noise, so spread some anti-seize on the back of the pads when you put them in.

 

[Kether]

A little late I know.. but I swear by Pagid. I have their basic street pad, and I've driven, shall we say, enthusiastically, without noticeable fade. They also make a racing pad, which is supposed to grab even better.

 

[bignate]

The Pagids are really cheap also. Try advancebmwparts.com, they usually have the lowest prices.

 

[travis325is]

Pbr metal masters are pretty good. Ive had excellent luck with them and they are fairly cheap.

 

[rjp325i]

I have PBR Metalmasters and ATE power rotors. Little dust, good combo for the street and an occasional driving school. They are not for a lot of serious track work. The metalmasters last quite well. Mine last 40-60K miles and are cheap at about $32-35 per axle. When I saw Will Turner earlier this month I asked what he thought of the EBC pads he said they are great for motorcycles but he would not use them on his car. They are not for heavier cars.

 

[AutoXfreak]

Hey Guys thanks for the info, I finaly decided on the EBCs. I just installed them and they grab like nothing I have ever felt. I need to get some better tires on the car to take full advantage of the breaking force. Its a good thing I have ABS because I would be flatspotting a lot of tires. I like good brakes over lots of horse power. What can I say I am a confused 20 year old that appriceates the odd things in life.

Thanks again for all of your input, next time I might try the pagid, that was my second choise.