F8X OEM Track pads?

[nicknaz]

One of the interviews (http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=971411) posted on the forum suggests there is an OEM racing brake pad called "M Performance Sport Brake Pad"

Will racing pads again be available for the M compound brakes of the new BMW M3 and BMW M4?

Yes, a new sport pad will be available under the name of 'M Performance Sport Brake Pad'; this was developed directly alongside the new brakes.

I saw something on the UK site, and it referenced "motorsport brake pads made for long-distance racing"

http://www.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/topics/ow...tailFooterNote

Anyone have info on this for the US market?

[robbo mcs]

Hi,

Details and part numbers for the front pads are here

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...99&hg=34&fg=05

Part number 34112284765

I don't know a price or any details, but ask your local dealer. I have heard rumours that they are a pagid pad, but don't know if this is true. The part number says they must be fitted with a new disc, so the dealer will insist on that if you get them fitted there.

[nicknaz]

Thanks. I saw conflicting rumors on whether it is Pagid RS29 or if it is another brand. I also saw that it was like.. GBP761 for a set of 4 pads

[davem3fan]

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...34#34212284766

Real OEM lists a different brake rotor to go with the sport pads.
Does anyone know if this actually makes a difference?

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by davem3fan

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...34#34212284766

Real OEM lists a different brake rotor to go with the sport pads.
Does anyone know if this actually makes a difference?

Those are the same PN for the iron rotors. Probably just listed as reference for the "repair kit" or maybe to specify they cannot be used with CCB rotors.

[nicknaz]

Guys, I wanted to update that I pursued this further with my SA and her parts counter contact in Q3 2015 and their conclusion was that this was an EU only part that couldn't be ordered through the regular BMW USA systems.

Given that difficultly in getting them (would need to get friends in Germany to buy for me and mail over) and high cost from the link I posted earlier in the thread, I decided to drop the subject and at some point will get aftermarket track pads that are more commonly available in the USA.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by nicknaz

Guys, I wanted to update that I pursued this further with my SA and her parts counter contact in Q3 2015 and their conclusion was that this was an EU only part that couldn't be ordered through the regular BMW USA systems.

Given that difficultly in getting them (would need to get friends in Germany to buy for me and mail over) and high cost from the link I posted earlier in the thread, I decided to drop the subject and at some point will get aftermarket track pads that are more commonly available in the USA.

Apparently they are available in Canada.

[baz171]

Hi

I went with the M Performance Sport Pads after finding a little info out from on the site. I'm in the UK.

Main reasons for choosing these pads was the fact they were available within a couple of weeks and price was cheaper than after market (RS29) pads.
(I also got a little discount as my friend works at dealership)

The pads are manufactured by Textar. If your to believe what is said on here, then Pagid is a subsidiary of Textar, hence the likely fact they are same compound as the RS29.
Cosmetically they don't look the same, the M Performance pads are plain black with some white laser written part numbers.

I can assure you pricing for both axel sets is not £761 (GBP) it's £598.

As for performance of the pads they certainly out perform the standard issue. They hold up as good as any other track pads I've used on previous Porsche and GTR's. So I'd certainly say they are likely a match for the Pagid RS29.

I brought the front rotors to the end of their life after 10,000 miles and 8 track days. This was a mixture of driving and also using the standard pads.
4000 with M Performance and 6000 with standard.

I'd love to upgrade to a BBK and also change to adjustable entry level race coilovers but car is still under warranty etc. So for current moment I'm going to make up a DIY brake cooling ducts. This will greatly help out with the extraordinary heat which can be generated from standard system.

Baz

[evanescent03]

Originally Posted by baz171

Hi

I went with the M Performance Sport Pads after finding a little info out from on the site. I'm in the UK.

Main reasons for choosing these pads was the fact they were available within a couple of weeks and price was cheaper than after market (RS29) pads.
(I also got a little discount as my friend works at dealership)

The pads are manufactured by Textar. If your to believe what is said on here, then Pagid is a subsidiary of Textar, hence the likely fact they are same compound as the RS29.
Cosmetically they don't look the same, the M Performance pads are plain black with some white laser written part numbers.

I can assure you pricing for both axel sets is not £761 (GBP) it's £598.

As for performance of the pads they certainly out perform the standard issue. They hold up as good as any other track pads I've used on previous Porsche and GTR's. So I'd certainly say they are likely a match for the Pagid RS29.

I brought the front rotors to the end of their life after 10,000 miles and 8 track days. This was a mixture of driving and also using the standard pads.
4000 with M Performance and 6000 with standard.

I'd love to upgrade to a BBK and also change to adjustable entry level race coilovers but car is still under warranty etc. So for current moment I'm going to make up a DIY brake cooling ducts. This will greatly help out with the extraordinary heat which can be generated from standard system.

Baz

good info man! impressive that you tore through a set of rotors already. did/will you go OEM on those?

[jayisabear]

interested in above question as well

[nicknaz]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Apparently they are available in Canada.

REALLY!? Do you know the part #s?

I can go pick up a set myself next time I see family

[stranger]

Wow £598

Rs29 is £460 for a full set

[Gio72]

Originally Posted by baz171

Hi

I went with the M Performance Sport Pads after finding a little info out from on the site. I'm in the UK.

Main reasons for choosing these pads was the fact they were available within a couple of weeks and price was cheaper than after market (RS29) pads.
(I also got a little discount as my friend works at dealership)

The pads are manufactured by Textar. If your to believe what is said on here, then Pagid is a subsidiary of Textar, hence the likely fact they are same compound as the RS29.
Cosmetically they don't look the same, the M Performance pads are plain black with some white laser written part numbers.

I can assure you pricing for both axel sets is not £761 (GBP) it's £598.

As for performance of the pads they certainly out perform the standard issue. They hold up as good as any other track pads I've used on previous Porsche and GTR's. So I'd certainly say they are likely a match for the Pagid RS29.

I brought the front rotors to the end of their life after 10,000 miles and 8 track days. This was a mixture of driving and also using the standard pads.
4000 with M Performance and 6000 with standard.

I'd love to upgrade to a BBK and also change to adjustable entry level race coilovers but car is still under warranty etc. So for current moment I'm going to make up a DIY brake cooling ducts. This will greatly help out with the extraordinary heat which can be generated from standard system.

Baz

Hello!
I resume this old post to talk about OEM Sport Brake Pads: I put in them on my M4 and I’ve just driven only 150km, but I noticed that the bite has improved a lot.
On the other hand, they are really noise, too much noise for a daily use! I mean at very low speed before stopping the car...
Any experiences after brake-in period?

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Gio72

Hello!
I resume this old post to talk about OEM Sport Brake Pads: I put in them on my M4 and I’ve just driven only 150km, but I noticed that the bite has improved a lot.
On the other hand, they are really noise, too much noise for a daily use! I mean at very low speed before stopping the car...
Any experiences after brake-in period?

These pads are really intended for track use. As with any other track pad, they mostly rely on transfer friction rather than abrasive friction.

They need a good pad transfer layer on the rotor to work optimally. The pad transfer layer will also make them quieter. You need to do a proper bedding procedure to get that transfer layer. The issue is that the transfer layer wears off with cold braking, so your pads will become noisy again after a few weeks of street driving. If you don't go to the track every second week or so, you'll have to re-bed the pads to keep them quiet. That's what I do with my Pagids.