Can anyone ID these pads? (AP Racing 6pot)

Dali · 24-06-2014, 12:32 AM

Hi chaps!

Picked up a used set of AP racing brakes (front), with pads included. The previous owner bought them used and didn't keep them long due to the fact that they require wheel spacers (5555 kit). So he purchase the 5575 making his old 5555 surplus to requirements.

The kit is in great condition. The only problem is I am not sure what pads I have, the seller isn't sure either.

This might be a long shot but I'm hoping I can get some hints as to what these pads are... (looking for fast road pad, low noise) - it would be great if these are ferodo ds2500!

Large Pic: http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img841/1999/hp5vt.jpg

Any hints welcome

**shimmy** · 24-06-2014, 12:49 AM

Ferrodo DS2500 or DS3000??

Look for signs or meta or rust in the pad material

Dali · 24-06-2014, 01:32 AM

^^ thanks shimmy - there is definitely patches of what seems like surface rust, brown colour on the material.

Seems like a good sign for what I want

**shimmy** · 24-06-2014, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dali

^^ thanks shimmy - there is definitely patches of what seems like surface rust, brown colour on the material.

Seems like a good sign for what I want

Could also be Perf Friction PF01

Dali · 24-06-2014, 09:34 AM

I don't think there is a way to be certain, so I guess I'll just have to put them on and see how they go.

I was more concerned about noise - but at the same time didn't want to splash out on fast road/ low noise pads unnecessarily.

Does it 'matter' which pads I run in the rear? I intend to use stock m3 rear brakes and have PF-Z pads. I just recall reading somewhere about braking issues between different pads front/rear not sure if its bull. The seller told me that Tarox Corsa is a great pad for the rears.

trackm3 · 24-06-2014, 09:41 AM

They look like D2500's to me

24-06-2014, 12:32 AM	#1
Dali Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 10 Casino cash: $596	Can anyone ID these pads? (AP Racing 6pot) Hi chaps! Picked up a used set of AP racing brakes (front), with pads included. The previous owner bought them used and didn't keep them long due to the fact that they require wheel spacers (5555 kit). So he purchase the 5575 making his old 5555 surplus to requirements. The kit is in great condition. The only problem is I am not sure what pads I have, the seller isn't sure either. This might be a long shot but I'm hoping I can get some hints as to what these pads are... (looking for fast road pad, low noise) - it would be great if these are ferodo ds2500! Large Pic: http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img841/1999/hp5vt.jpg Any hints welcome

24-06-2014, 12:49 AM	#2
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	Ferrodo DS2500 or DS3000?? Look for signs or meta or rust in the pad material __________________ .

24-06-2014, 09:34 AM	#5
Dali Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 10 Casino cash: $596	I don't think there is a way to be certain, so I guess I'll just have to put them on and see how they go. I was more concerned about noise - but at the same time didn't want to splash out on fast road/ low noise pads unnecessarily. Does it 'matter' which pads I run in the rear? I intend to use stock m3 rear brakes and have PF-Z pads. I just recall reading somewhere about braking issues between different pads front/rear not sure if its bull. The seller told me that Tarox Corsa is a great pad for the rears. Last edited by Dali; 24-06-2014 at 09:36 AM.

24-06-2014, 01:32 AM	#3
Dali Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 10 Casino cash: $596	^^ thanks shimmy - there is definitely patches of what seems like surface rust, brown colour on the material. Seems like a good sign for what I want

24-06-2014, 09:41 AM	#6
trackm3 S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 411 Casino cash: $18073	They look like D2500's to me