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You do need BBP, Better Brake Pads Carbotech is that pad. The Bobcat is a great pad for the street and AutoX. If you are going to the track you may want to step up to the Carbotech track pads. Just drop us an email with your needs and we will recommend pads that really meet your needs. Carbotech builds pads for R56 and the R53 JCW brake kit too.

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TSW Carbo Rotors
Ireland Stainless Steel brake lines
Motul RBF600 Fluid
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Hello R56 Owners,

This is an email exchange I had with one of you today that he thought I should post. I have edited the name and email address to protect him from spam.

From S T [mailto:st@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 10:28 AM
To: info@autoxcooper.com
Subject: BBP

I read that the street pads are low dust. What % lower dust production that OEM pads would you estimate?

Thank you,
S.T.

Dustin E <info@autoxcooper.com> wrote:
Hello S.T.,
Thanks for the email. We cant say what % of dust you will see for sure due to the many issues that impact dust production.

Here is a statement from CT website to help you understand the value of our system.

Another characteristic that makes Carbotech-Ceramic™ materials attractive is the absence of noticeable dust. All brake pads produce dust as they wear. Carbotech-Ceramic™ compound ingredients produce a light colored dust that is much less noticeable and less likely to stick to the wheels. On that same note, all Carbotech compounds produce a 100% non-corrosive dust that can usually be rinsed off with a hose.
Ceramic compounds extend brake life compared to most other semi-metallic and organic materials, and at the same time they outlast other premium pad materials by a significant margin, without compromising in noise control, pad life, and all around braking performance.
Most brake pads sold today are considered semi-metallic, semi-metallic brake pads use brass, copper, and steel wool shavings held together by a resin. Unfortunately the main drawback about the use of steel strands, iron, graphite, and small amounts of filer and friction modifiers (used to provide strength and conduct heat away from the rotors) is that the metal shavings and iron must rub against steel rotors every time the brakes are applied. This can also generates a lot more noise and are a lot more abrasive on the rotors. It also creates corrosive dust that can damage your braking system as well as the paint on your wheels and car.

Let me know if there’s anything more I can do to help, Dustin

From: S T [mailto:st@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 1:33 PM
To: info@autoxcooper.com
Subject: BBP

Good, informative answer. Thanks. It would be good to add this to your post on NAM. Many are looking for an R56 option for dirty wheels in addition to better braking!
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