[Shotimes] 96 Brake Upgrade pads - (good source anyone?)

[Donald Mallinson]

Frank,

We will know more after this weekend, but I am liking the Akebono 
Ceramic pads.  I had them on the 540i 6-speed I had for a while.  The 
held up superb and had great braking power at a two day track event last 
year in St. Louis at the NASCAR oval/infield track I did with the BMW 
club.  They also put almost zero dust on the wheels, last a long time 
and don't tear up disks.  I am sure there are pads that are a bit more 
aggressive, but I loved these.

Tire Rack sells them in the correct size for the 96 front brakes, and 
they also come in the correct rear size.  Just have to pick out two 
different cars to be able to order.  Price is comparable to stock Ford 
pads that work very well, but dust more than the Akebono and wear a bit 
quicker.

I will report after Ken tries the set he put on his '95 with '96 upgrade 
this weekend at a three day SVT event in Joliet at the Autobahn track.  
I will take either the '89 or the '96.

Don Mallinson

Frank "SHOrage" Costa wrote:

>Looking to do the 96 brake upgrade and was wondering if anyone has a good
>source for the pads....
>
>TIA
>Frank Costa and the "Silver Bullet" soon to be a 3.2
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