ENDLESS is a global leader in the development of brake pads for high-end applications. Whether for sporty street use or the demanding 24-hour racetrack – correct installation and the selection of the right pad compound are crucial for the braking performance and durability of your vehicle.
🔍 A comparison of ENDLESS coating compounds
Before you begin the installation, you should make sure that the chosen mixture suits your driving profile:
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MX72/MX72 Plus: The ultimate hybrid brake pad. Perfect for sporty street driving and occasional track days. High coefficient of friction in cold conditions and stable up to approx. 700°C.
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ME20 (Semi-Metal): The benchmark in club sport. Offers extremely linear braking power and excellent modulation at high temperatures.
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MA45B: A long-distance specialist with extremely low wear. Ideal for heavy vehicles and endurance racing.
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N35S/PC35: Aggressive initial bite, designed for sprints and vehicles with high downforce.
🛠️ Tools required for changing the brake pads
To properly replace the brake pads, you should have the following tools ready:
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Brake piston reset: To push the pistons back into the caliper without damaging them.
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Torque wrench: For correctly tightening the brake caliper screws and wheel bolts.
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Brake cleaner & Wire brush (brass): For cleaning the guides in the brake caliper.
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Pin punch & Hammer: (If your vehicle has fixed calipers with locking pins).
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High-temperature assembly paste: (e.g. ceramic paste) to prevent brake squeal.
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Collection container & Pipette: To possibly remove excess brake fluid from the reservoir.
⚙️ Step-by-step installation instructions
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Preparation: Safely jack up the vehicle and remove the wheels. Check the brake fluid level – if it's at "Max", siphon off some fluid, as the level will rise when the pistons are pushed back.
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Disassembly: Loosen the brake caliper bolts or remove the cotter pins on fixed calipers. Remove the old brake pads and any anti-squeal shims.
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Cleaning: Thoroughly clean the pad guides in the caliper with a wire brush and brake cleaner. Important: Be careful not to damage the dust boots on the pistons!
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Resetting the piston: Carefully push the brake pistons back using the piston reset tool. On models with an electric parking brake, make sure to engage it beforehand. Service mode to move.
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Assembly: Apply a very thin layer of assembly paste to the back of the ENDLESS pads (never to the friction surface!). Install the pads and then install the caliper and/or retaining pins.
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Diploma: With the vehicle stationary, pump the brake pedal several times until the brake pads make contact with the disc. Check the brake fluid level again.
🔥 Correct embedding (bedding-in)
An ENDLESS coating only reaches its full performance through thermal "break-in":
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Phase 1: Lead approximatelyPerform 10 braking maneuvers from 100 km/h to 30 km/h with medium pedal pressure to apply an even transfer layer to the disc.
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Phase 2: Cool the system down again using airflow while driving. Avoid coming to a complete stop with the brake pedal depressed to prevent "hot spots".
🏎️ Professional tips for maximum performance
| Theme | Expert advice |
| brake discs | If you are switching to Endless from another brand, clean the discs extremely thoroughly (slightly scrape if necessary) to remove any residue of the old pad compound. |
| Squeak | Performance compounds like ME20 can squeal when cold due to their design. This is normal in motorsport and not a quality defect. |
| Wear sensors | Before installation, check if your ENDLESS brake pads have the recesses for the original wear sensors. If not, these must be properly secured. |
🔗 The perfect upgrade: Complete your brake setup
A high-end brake pad from ENDLESS It can only reach its full potential when the entire system is designed for it. To eliminate fading and achieve a crystal-clear pressure point, we recommend combining it with the following components:
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Steel braided brake lines: Replace the flexible rubber hoses with pressure-resistant braided steel hoses (e.g. from Fischer HydraulicsThe result: More precise brake pressure that does not give way even in extreme heat.
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Performance brake fluid: Standard brake fluids quickly reach their boiling point during track days. We recommend switching to high-performance brake fluid (e.g.,...). Castrol SRF or Motul RBF), to reliably prevent the formation of steam bubbles.
Pro tip: If you're replacing your brake pads anyway, this is the ideal time to bleed the system and upgrade to braided stainless steel brake lines. You'll save yourself the extra work and maximize your vehicle's safety.
