Any info on the M Performance pads?

[rhm_SIIM4]

Am hearing they are similar to (same as?) Pagid RS29?

At £612 they seem rather over priced? And 1.75hr labour on top means about 750/800??

The M Performance site also says they are only available with new discs which surely cannot be true?

So has anyone got them and care to say if they are any good? Is there any advantage to these over finding some Pagids and getting a normal garage to fit them?

Thanks,

Rich.

[baz171]

The M Performance pads are quite possibly the same as the RS29, they are made by the company that owns the Pagid brand.

I've had a set and they were fine, did not disappoint.

I don't think £615 is a bad price if thats for front and rears. Probably same as per the RS29s.

You don't need BMW to fit, it's a job you can do on your own if you have right tools without much fuss.

It is recommended that they are fitted with new discs but you can just order them from parts on their own.

I did have an issue when I went to replace my set, BMW across the UK had stopped supplying them. So not sure if they are available again.

I'd just buy whatever is cheapest when looking.

I havent looked to see if theres any info or reviews on EBC yellow stuff, but it might be worth looking at those.

[Jimbooo]

Originally Posted by baz171

I havent looked to see if theres any info or reviews on EBC yellow stuff, but it might be worth looking at those.

ive got yellow stuff front and rear on mine.

far better than OEM on track (2 laps to fade on oem vs the longest session on last track day was 10 laps and no fade at all).

daily driving - cold bite is ok, a tad worse than OEM but nothing that causes any issue you just push a little harder on the pedal when cold. slight squeal when stopping but only the last 2 foot of the stop not the whole time and not very loud. this is only when cold and plodding around town. once warmed up there is no squeal.

when going for it the braking performance is awesome in comparison to OEM. i have nothing else to compare to so cant comment on yellow stuff vs pagid/MP pads

dust seems a little less than OEM as well which is a bonus

mine have done just over 1000 miles so far and ill be replacing with more yellow stuff when the time comes.

£146 for the fronts and £120 for the rear was what i paid from some random ebay shop. £40 cash to fit from local garage or indeed DIY if you can be bothered, it doesnt look too challenging.