Hi, I've been scratching my head for more than 2 weeks on this and thought maybe somebody here could help me out. So, there are two codes for the front OE brake pads: 410609317R (non cup) 410603303R (cup) There should be no problem in the compatibility as the brake caliper is the same, my question is what's the bloody difference between these two. Two clear pictures I've found: https://http2.mlstatic.com/pastilla...l-D_NQ_NP_910579-MLA29259868780_012019-F.webp https://a.d-cd.net/63d3f76s-1920.jpg Thanks in advance for any answer !
Brembo list them as one pad only https://www.bremboparts.com/europe/en/catalogue/renault-megane-iii-coupe-dz0-1-2-0-r-s/000057297-1 part number 410603303R
Nope, both of the above codes supply the needed amount for the front, diff in price is not that big, I for one am intrested if there is any compound difference.
I wouldn’t spend too much time and effort getting familiar with factory pads, they’re gonna let you down first time you ask anything of them other than shopping duties. There’s a wealth of aftermarket pads that deliver the correct stopping power those lame Brembo’s should have done
I reckon somebody would have say that , issue for is that there are so many options and I can hardly make up my mind...eventually I said, ok OE it is. Couldn't find specific reviews or comparisons of available options.
Found this last night: https://www.kamracing.co.uk/car-tun...e-mk3-renault-oe-brake-pads-renaultsport.html "here are two types of front brake available. The Renault Megane RS250 uses a different pad compound to the 265 Cup models, with the 265 using a slightly upgraded pad material vs standard." I trust they know their stuff, ordered the cup code.
I found standard 265 cup pads fine for road use. I run CL 5+ Pads on road and track, would put standard pads back on the car over the winter months though.
I do maybe 30 minutes of track / year, aside from that only fast road use, found the old pads fine, initial bite (cold bite) tends to go after 15-20 minutes though, a lot of dust but overall, price VS performance, I think I did a good choice, front and back ~160e both OE . As always thanks for the input guys !!!
