best disc and pad combination

[jamesroools]

the time has come to change the brakes, just wondering whats the best combination of disc's and pads to use on an e30, last time i did them i just used ecp standard brakes for the e30 and they seemed okish, i dont mind spending that bit more if the brakes are any better
cheers
James

[SwirlyE30]

People seem to stear clear of drilled discs. So grooved, or normal ones will be good enough. Im doing my breaks soon. And this is what im thinking


ATE power dics from ECP. Pretty cheap, and their grooved,but not drilled.

And either

Ferodo 2500's

or

Pagid Fast Road pads

[iainmac]

Standard discs, Ferodo DS2500s, upgraded fluid and steel braided hoses - all you'll ever need on any car, including track-day use. Much over-hyped mythology about drilled and grooved: show me a successful race car with holes and slots on its anchors.

[jamesroools]

right it seems like its gonna be Ferodo DS2500 pads, where is the cheapest place to get them and so far i havent even found anywhere that stocks them for an e30

[SwirlyE30]

http://www.asperformance.com/brakes.htm

They do them, althoug im not sure if they do them ofr the E30


Theres been a bit of talk about the ferodo pads, some say their stopped certain models, some say a lot of places stopped doing them. Not sure myself really.

Be nice to find somewhere as i would like to order some asap

[iainmac]

I use Circuit Supplies, 01525 385888. Mention that Iain from Easytrack referred you.

I think they may well be in short supply now, though.