Hi, I want to try and improve the braking on my car, just doesn't seem to have the bite like they should. Brake fluid was changed recently, still on original pads at 13000miles. Are M4 pads worth a try?
Thanks Marco, as always your response is hugely helpful and appreciatedmarco_polo said:Straight fit, part numbers on Realoem. Or ask Stuart Murray at BMW fairbairn kirkcaldy for a price.
Stock fluid is really good stuff if it's fresh, are you doing anchor-heavy track days? For the track I like RBF600, but overkill for fast road use. Hassle and expense for no profit.
Oem pads pecking orderC8UER said:Finally is it recommended to change the brake fluid as well? If so, what are people using?
Many thanks!Blind Pugh said:Oem pads pecking orderC8UER said:Finally is it recommended to change the brake fluid as well? If so, what are people using?
-Standard pads
- MPerf BBK pads
- Std M4
- M4 sport pads
FWIW on my m135i with Mpbbk -I ran m4 sport pads F and MPerf BBK pads R. Good useable combo for DD, fast road and occasional TD's
As MP says fresh stock BF Is ok. If wanting more resilient BF then consider DOT5.1, ATE 200, Motul 600 (or 660) or - if price not an issue - Castrol React SRF.
BP
MPBBK - yes correct. Here's my post on my hybrid budget MPBBKC8UER said:Many thanks!Blind Pugh said:Oem pads pecking orderC8UER said:Finally is it recommended to change the brake fluid as well? If so, what are people using?
-Standard pads
- MPerf BBK pads
- Std M4
- M4 sport pads
FWIW on my m135i with Mpbbk -I ran m4 sport pads F and MPerf BBK pads R. Good useable combo for DD, fast road and occasional TD's
As MP says fresh stock BF Is ok. If wanting more resilient BF then consider DOT5.1, ATE 200, Motul 600 (or 660) or - if price not an issue - Castrol React SRF.
BP
I find the stock pads don't offer the bite I'm used to, so I'd like to address that.
I assume by MPBBK that means M Performance Big Brake Kit? Is that an option or are these the brakes that come with the car?
Also the pads you noted above, I assume all of these for the standard M140i brake set up? If so, I like the sound of the M4 sport pads.
With regards to brake fluid, I've used Castrol React SRF before and really liked it, but I may just do the pads first and see how I get on.
Cheers
How effective are the sport pads on the first few stops in winter months ?Blind Pugh said:Oem pads pecking order
-Standard pads
- MPerf BBK pads
- Std M4
- M4 sport pads
FWIW on my m135i with Mpbbk -I ran m4 sport pads F and MPerf BBK pads R. Good useable combo for DD, fast road and occasional TD's
No issues in my M135i 365d/pa hence why I will be running m4 sport pads on my m2.BountyHunter said:How effective are the sport pads on the first few stops in winter months ?Blind Pugh said:FWIW on my m135i with Mpbbk -I ran m4 sport pads F and MPerf BBK pads R. Good useable combo for DD, fast road and occasional TD's
Some pads ive tried in the past (not on Mlites) have had close to zero stopping power on a winter's morning till they get some heat.
Not nice when almost the first manoeuvre needed where I live is a steep downwards ramp
The ramp is covered so doesnt ice upBlind Pugh said:In your case, I assume you'll be running winter or A/S tyres to navigate the ramp near yr home.
I found oem Sport pads fine 1st thing on cold mornings - enough bite to keep you away from the ramp walls !!BountyHunter said:The ramp is covered so doesnt ice upBlind Pugh said:In your case, I assume you'll be running winter or A/S tyres to navigate the ramp near yr home.
Its 1st floor to ground of our undercroft car park, but you have to come down it and then immediately turn left at the bottom or you'll hit a wall.
So pads with some cold bite are preferable
However yes my experiences with BMW's in winter means I will def be getting a 2nd set of wheels with winter tyres fitted.