Pagid RS4-2s pad build up / vibration

[Scottymon]

It sucks these pads aren't working out for you lot.  Discs have got to be ruled out you'd think with the different setups being used.

Anyone fired a mail Pagid's way yet?

[rich83]

Do they have a UK contact?

[Scottymon]

Not sure mate, quick scan reveals: http://www.pagidprofessional.co.uk/contact-us/  But they might only deal with re-sellers etc.

Still, I don't see why the Mk5 platform would be giving issues over another... is this a bad batch of sub-par pad material?  As Jay describes they get worse as the heat / track time increases... Any other forums talking negatively about these pads recently?

If I didn't still have single pots I'd be giving the Carbone Lorraine a shout and send the Pagid's back as they don't seem fit for purpose :|

[flashp]

If anyone is thinking of trying a different brand I can recommend Carbotech over Pagid.
I know we're talking about a different pad compared to the Pagids I had but moving to a Carbotech equivalent has solved my issues. They appear to be a very good quality pad.
Jim at JKM recommended them to me based on his and some other customer feedback. They ordered and fitted mine. Although mine were made to order they arrived in under 2 weeks.

http://www.carbotech-europe.com/compounds.htm

[r5gtt]

Sorry I should have read new parts a year old so obviously nothing can be wrong with the discs...

[Johnsy]

If anyone is thinking of trying a different brand I can recommend Carbotech over Pagid.
I know we're talking about a different pad compared to the Pagids I had but moving to a Carbotech equivalent has solved my issues. They appear to be a very good quality pad.
Jim at JKM recommended them to me based on his and some other customer feedback. They ordered and fitted mine. Although mine were made to order they arrived in under 2 weeks.

http://www.carbotech-europe.com/compounds.htm

You using the xp10 pad?

[flashp]

If anyone is thinking of trying a different brand I can recommend Carbotech over Pagid.
I know we're talking about a different pad compared to the Pagids I had but moving to a Carbotech equivalent has solved my issues. They appear to be a very good quality pad.
Jim at JKM recommended them to me based on his and some other customer feedback. They ordered and fitted mine. Although mine were made to order they arrived in under 2 weeks.

http://www.carbotech-europe.com/compounds.htm

You using the xp10 pad?

I am, yes. I could have also chosen XP8 but 10's suit the vehicle weight better.

[xjay1337]

May look into those ones flash, altho i had my heart set on some project mu's.
either that or pagid rs29 yellows which apparently arent too bad.
doing some research shows the rs4-2 to be a widespread issue.

http://www.pistonheads.com/Gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=15&t=659890&nmt=
http://www.scoobynet.com/wheels-tyres-and-brakes-
623-vibrations-after-mounting-pagid-discs-and-pads.html

Sorry I should have read new parts a year old so obviously nothing can be wrong with the discs...

Especially as both Rich and I have different discs! 

[Johnsy]

Have you priced the project mu's ?

[rich83]

yes.... Ive applied for a suitable bank loan but I am not sure they will go for it

[dan930]

Have you priced the project mu's ?

I think there are around £300-400

[flashp]

My XP10's were a smidgen under £300 iirc.
I read the PH thread, they're talking of Lotus brakes which (if they're like the VX I had) an AP caliper. So a good quality part and good discs again.
Has everyone here fitted their own or does anyone have a garage who could represent them to Pagid?

[rich83]

Alex fitted mine. @vRSAlex

[xjay1337]

Have you priced the project mu's ?

I think there are around £300-400

Believe they're 380 retail

got my pads from Alex.
as said happy with everything else but the pads are a let down to be honest long term, as i said pagid 29 yellows may be better, a lot of people on bmw forums moved from the 4-2 to the 29 and report it's better and none of the vibration issues.

[dan930]

Alex fitted mine. @vRSAlex

Alex fitted mine too