So what brake pads are you using? Looking to upgrade mine. I have a 07 MCS with the JCW brakes. Looking to do some auto crossing and track time this summer, would like a good pair for the front that resists brake fade.

Thanks

 

I'm running Carbotech 1521 Bobcats, and have about 10K miles on them. I like them; almost no brake dust, and better modulation than factory pads. They supposedly outlast the factory pads and are easier on rotors.

However, the Bobcats are a street pad and should not be used for track. Carbotech makes other pads that are better suited for track.

 

Are those the brembo brakes from the newer JCW (>2009) including calipers etc or are those just the 294 mm drilled rotors.

I would not track with the JCW drilled rotors because they seem to crack. Some friends had problems with them on the track.

For pads, typical trackies have a track set and a regular set for the street.

 

I used to have Ferodos but took them off cuz they dusted so bad. I replaced them with Hawk HPS pads all the way around and they have worn really well with little dusting...so well that I don't even have to change out while at the track.

 

My Cooper is a 2007, not sure how old or new the brakes are. They came with it. I bought the car used with 12000 miles on it. The rotors are the cross drilled ones though.
If I bought a separate "track" set how easy is it to swap them out?

What I have been looking at are the EBC "Yellow Stuff".

 

They are quite easy to swap out but you do need a jack and some basic tools including a torque wrench.

I take my time so each side takes about 20-25 minutes.

I would recommend Carbotech XP10s (front) for the track.

 

Got mintex red box going on the car here soon. I will post another reply once they are installed!

 

I believe that is a mild street brake pad.

 

i have the MINTEK red box ones. i dont track or autox, so im not sure how they perform there but they are great on the street.

 

Just responding to the op on the type of pad Mintek red box would be. He was interested in both street and track pads.

Generally, if you use the pads as intended, they should be pretty decent.