E86 brakes

[philiper]

Afternoon all,

Need to replace the discs and pads on the car, any website you'd recommend? Also, any brands to avoid or look out for? Not doing many miles in the car but brakes need attention! Also, some sites show different sizes, what should I get? The car is standard so don't need anything fancy just operational and safe

Appreciate your input

 

[GazHyde]

I used MTEC brakes on my 3.0si previously and they are as good as anything. Brembo discs are quite good with a decent coating on the hub stopping them from discolourin.

I‘ve only fitted EBC Yellowstuff pads for the last 6 or so years so can’t offer much guidance that way.

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[philiper]

I used MTEC brakes on my 3.0si previously and they are as good as anything. Brembo discs are quite good with a decent coating on the hub stopping them from discolourin.

I‘ve only fitted EBC Yellowstuff pads for the last 6 or so years so can’t offer much guidance that way.

Performance Brake Discs | Brake Discs | MTEC Brakes, Drilled and Grooved, Drilled, Dimpled and Grooved, Grooved Sport Brake Discs, Performance Braided Brake Hose

Performance brake discs from MTEC Brakes. Our brake disc designs included drilled and grooved brake discs, dimpled and grooved brake discs, drilled brake discs, grooved brake discs. We also offer a protective anti-corrosion Black Edition or Silver coating on our brake discs.

www.mtecbrakes.com

Thanks for the feedback, will look and see what I can get

 

[t-tony]

I used M-tec discs all round on my 3.0i E85 and EBC pads, not yellow stuff. Have a look in my Z4 build thread.

Tony.

 

[philiper]

I used M-tec discs all round on my 3.0i E85 and EBC pads, not yellow stuff. Have a look in my Z4 build thread.

Tony.

Cheers Tony, will do

 

[philiper]

Guys, a bit confused, looking on MTec site, if I order discs they come as a pair, correct? What about the pads? Do I need to change the quantity to 2 or leave as 1?

 

[AntStark]

you get two pairs in a box. So enough for front or rear

 

[t-tony]

Pads or shoes always come as an "axle set". Discs or drums mostly do too.

Tony.

 

[Dakar Z3]

Hello,

Brakes are always a contentious product line with many options available, you will also receive many recommendations.

When ordering, discs are ordered singular so order 2 and you will receive 2 x discs, brake pads order 1 x then you will receive an axle set of 4 boxed pads.

Regarding qualities, go on recommendation and check pricing first, are you a cruiser or a racer this would also have a determining factor.

If you are a racer M-Tec and EBC may be more appropriate, if you are a cruiser and like to have a blast every now and then, try MEYLE PD High carbon coated Discs and heavy metal free pads, also reduced brake dust (available from Motormec Lowestoft) best all round performance and value Discs and Pads , if you are an every day driver then there are many brands to choose.

They will all stop you as all braking in the UK has a quality standard called Reg 90 which all braking suppliers have to conform to as a legal requirement

Hope this helps happy hunting.

 

[philiper]

Thank you all so much for valuable feedback

 

[philiper]

Just to say big thanks to all of you, bought the discs and pads from Mtec and got them fitted yesterday Appreciate your help

 

[bertiejaffa]

Just had new pads and discs al round on my E86 Z4MC and used OEM options from BMW... certainly stops the car well and werent cheap at £1000 all round !

 

[Lee]

They do a nice upgrade with a floating disc for the E86 brakes, uses standard fitment so no modifying needed.

If you do much spirited driving well worth the upgrade.