M2 Brakes

[Redline88]

Hi all,

Just a quick question on BMW M brake pads. Looking up the VIN number, there appears to be two versions. One version at £350 for front pads and then an asbestos free version which are over £100 cheaper.

Does anybody have any idea as to what the actual difference between the two is and which I should get to replace?

Cheers
Chris

Sorry - ETA - it’s an original M2 so there wasn’t the option for the upgraded brakes as with the competition.

Edited by Redline88 on Wednesday 24th June 22:55

[FTW]

Are you sure it's asbestos free? There is a 2021 regulation stating copper must be removed from brakes pads which has been adopted by most OEMs. Asbestos hasn't been used for years.

[Pupp]

For £350, I would expect them to be made of palladium, lovingly hand formed on the thighs of buxom Bavarian maidens.

Makes mental note to be sparing on the brake pedal...

[Redline88]

Just to update anybody else in a similar situation in future - looks like the cheaper (listed as asbestos free) pads are the standard ones and the higher priced versions were for the upgraded brake kit. So came to around £220 including a new sensor.

[FTW]

Redline88 said:

Just to update anybody else in a similar situation in future - looks like the cheaper (listed as asbestos free) pads are the standard ones and the higher priced versions were for the upgraded brake kit. So came to around £220 including a new sensor.

Ahhh for the M Sport brakes on the Comp. makes sense!