I think brake pads were discussed some time ago but I can't find the threat so my question is...
What make and kind of brake pads can u guys recommend for the MZ3 ?
There's Duralast and other brand names + metallic , semi -metallic, ceramic etc
What's best for the car and the pocket?
10x

 

do NOT buy "duralast"....they are absolute garbage. I'm a little biased because I work for NAPA but I can tell you this without prejudice or hesitation.

EVERY brake pad NAPA sells (including our budget Tru-stop) will meet or exceed the OE pad from the dealer.

Here's what I'd suggest. Call your local NAPA, ask them if they have a SS pad for your car. SS pads are ceramic safety stops. They are a ceramic blend. they aren't hard on your rotors like a ceramic or metallic. they dust less than an organic (OE pad material) and they last longer and brake harder than a metallic. In the 4 ranks of brake pad quality they are #2....1 being the cheapest. They are a great pad at a fair price.

If for whatever reason they don't have a SS pad look for the Ceramix pad. I would normally suggest an OE pad but I'm hating my OE pads on everything I've had since my MSP. the 3S, RX8, MS6 have all sucked ***.

 

I had Hawk HPS (High Performane Street) pads on my MINI. They were great. Less dust, almost no noise, and much better than stock stopping power.

It looks like they are available for the 3 for '04 and '05. If they start making a pad for the '07, that's what I'll buy when I wear out my stockers.

 

Hawk's = $$$ but I agree they are great pads.