Which brake pads for UUC SSBC BBK?

**E36Eric** · 10-06-2006, 02:06 AM

Ok, I need to replace the brake pads on my UUC SSBC BBK and I cant seem to find any info anywhere. I emailed Rob at UUC but I need to find an answer quick because I have to buy these pads before the weekend. I think it uses pads from a Mitsu 3000 GT but I'm not sure. Can someone confirm this?

On a side note, please recommend some street/track pads that do not squeal and create a lot of brake dust. Thanks.

**thejlevie** · 10-06-2006, 03:04 AM

I have no idea as to what pads you need for that BBK, but I may be able to shed a bit of light on the second part of the question. You can have a street pad that is low dust and quiet or you can have a track pad that makes lots of dust and is noisy, but you can't have both sets of characteristics in the same pad.

**E36Eric** · 10-06-2006, 03:15 AM

Thanks for the feedback, Jim.

**sardil** · 10-06-2006, 06:51 AM

Call Rob directly, I'm sure you'll get a quick answer.

If you end up getting track pads, I have a great source for them, contact me via PM.

**Evergreen Dan** · 10-06-2006, 07:57 AM

If they are available, consider the Carbotech pads (XP10 or XP8 maybe). They make lots of dust and squeak a little, but the dust comes right off. They have enough cold braking powe for the street -- you can activate the ABS on stone cold brakes if you press hard enough. The XP10 is definitely a trackworthy pad.

That said, you may be looking for a more compromise pad. I think the Porterfields are often recommended for this, but I have no personal experience. They will not be ideal for either application (street or track).

For super low dust pads, the Metal Masters are often recommended, but I know of at least one picture of them on fire at the track, so I'm not sure I'd run them there, at least not on R-compounds and/or in fast run groups.

You may have less choice with a BBK, of course.

**essejM3** · 10-06-2006, 09:25 AM

http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/pbc/pads.htm

**magnetic1** · 10-06-2006, 10:03 AM

they take pads from a 3000GT.

**Rob Levinson** · 10-06-2006, 12:14 PM

SSBC-based kits use pads with the FMSI# D531. Cross-references to late-'90s Mitsu 3000GT VR4. VR4 is critical, that's the top-line AWD Twin Turbo with the unique brake pads.

We're blowing out remaining inventory of Hawk HP-Plus in the D531 fitment at $50 per axle set - price good while supply lasts.