[ds968]

any idea how I could find out the brand/model of my brakepads when the only ID is the series of numbers and letters on the pad ?



This is it: 08440BMDEL+GF340



Nothing else printed or embossed on the pad.



Reason I ask is that these things are worth their weight in gold. Over 80% left after 40,000 miles on them, and that's with my insane driving, no wear on the rotors at all ( those are in perfect shape.. also replaced 40,000mi. ago ) they do not generate a single spec of brake dust.. ..nada..zero - ever ! , unbelievable stopping power, and quiet as can be. The shop that did these brakes ( for the PO ) was sold long time ago, so no way to find out from that source .



I'm trying to figure out what make they are so I can buy several sets... although at this rate, I won't need them until the next century <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/rolleyes.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[ds968]

and here it is ! ( and I am compelled to mention that Bob/flash came up with the right guess )



Hi Dan,



The formulation you're referring to below is Axxis / PBR "Deluxe Plus" (effective January 1st 07 there'll be a name change to "Deluxe Advanced"). Deluxe Plus (Deluxe Advanced) is a Ceramic formulation. Refer attachments as this will assist you in selecting the best formulation given your driving characteristics and performance requirements.



Regards,





Louis Luera

Marketing Manager

FMP Australia Pty. Ltd.

Makers of Axxis & PBR Brand Friction

North American Office

Phone: 760.295.6034

Cell: 619.204.7146

Email: bmna@msn.com

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[ether_joe]

oooh, sounds like a winner!



I already got the Porterfield pads. We'll see how they compare. New rotors too so it will be a fair comparison.

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[flash]

very cool - glad to know my forensic skills are still working



i have to say those pads have provided less dust and less rotor wear than any other i have yet seen on this car



it will be interesting to see what the stopping characteristics are compared to other pads



very cool indeed - this could turn out to be the perfect street pad

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[RPM]

So this is an endorsement of PBR "Deluxe Plus" pads?



Need to buy new rears and I am looking for an effective and low dust solution.

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[flash]

dan sure likes them



this may well be apples and oranges, but:



i have the axxis deluxe pads on the bmw - i also have cross drilled zimmermans - for whatever reason, i cannot get rid of uneven deposits, resulting in pulsating that will not go away, even after skimming the rotors - this could be a rotor thing - could be a pad thing - could be a bmw thing, or a combination of all of the above - don't know



additionally, they definitely fade much like a stock pad - i took the bimmer out for a spirited drive and, at the end of the run, i wasn't sure it was going to stop



sorry to be the buzz-kill here, but i have not been impressed with the pad on that car



however, to be fair, the rotors are also smaller than on the 968, and the car is heavier



i am going to change all of it out and go with the porterfield pad if they make it for the E46

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