Endless Brake Pads Explained: MX72 vs MX72 Plus, ME20 and ME22

Choose the correct brake-pad reference first, then the compound. An M2 badge, a shared front-pad shape or a high temperature rating cannot identify the complete braking system. This guide connects the Endless range with exact product references and explains the important BMW, Porsche and Toyota brake-package differences.

MX72 vs MX72 Plus, ME20 and ME22

MX72-family figures come from Endless Japan; ME-series figures come from Endless Europe. They are material reference data, not a stopping-distance ranking, road-approval certificate or guaranteed safe operating limit for the complete brake system.

MX72 versus MX72 Plus

MX72 balances everyday use and circuit capability. MX72 Plus is a distinct compound with greater emphasis on repeated circuit braking. It should not be described using interchangeable MX72 copy. Compare the MX72 and MX72 Plus range against vehicle mass, tyres, session length, circuit layout and cooling, not simply a fixed number of track days each year.

ME20 versus ME22

ME20 is the more direct initial-response racing/rally option. ME22 interacts differently with the disc and can generate less heat in some applications; that is not a guaranteed temperature reduction. Select the response and balance required by the whole car, rather than automatically choosing the highest friction figure. Browse ME20 / CC40 racing pads or follow the vehicle-specific ME22 links below.

What about N35S?

N35S remains a specialist motorsport option. Endless Europe publishes a 300–800°C heat range and 0.42–0.52 friction reference, with stronger initial bite than ME20. It requires a vehicle, tyre and brake-balance assessment rather than being an automatic upgrade for every track car.

BMW F2X/F8X: standard brakes versus 2NH

For compatible original F87 M2, F80 M3, F82 M4 and listed F2X M Performance brakes, the central references are EIP206 front and EIP224 rear. The original F87 M2 standard iron setup uses four-piston/380 mm front and two-piston/370 mm rear brakes. F2X disc sizes and optional brake packages must be checked separately.

Circuit alternatives remain EIP206 ME20 / CC40 fronts or EIP206 ME22 / CC38 fronts, each linked to its correct EIP224 rear partner. Both front SKUs were reported at zero stock on 22 October, while their rear partners had supplier stock. Confirm front supply and the complete setup before ordering; do not substitute compounds simply because one axle is available.

F87 M2 Competition: 2NH iron brakes

The F87 M2 Competition 2NH iron package is different: six-piston/400 mm front and four-piston/380 mm rear brakes. The supplied Endless application catalogue identifies EIP238 front and EIP311 rear for this larger system. View EIP238 MX72 Plus fronts and EIP311 MX72 Plus rears. ME20 and ME22 2NH front pages also link directly to their EIP311 rear products.

2NH racing-compound supply: EIP238 CC38 (ME22) and CC40 (ME20) fronts were reported at zero stock on 22 October; EIP311 rears had supplier stock. Confirm the front supply date before ordering either complete pairing.

Regional or motorsport catalogues can show alternative references such as RCP077. Do not assume identical thickness, hardware or application. The separately listed EIP127 also has a different nominal width from EIP311 and remains subject to an exact application check. Standard EIP224 and G8X EIP217 rear pads are not 2NH substitutes.

Explore standard F87 M2 braking or M2 Competition braking. On a Competition or CS, verify the actual system rather than assuming all versions have the same equipment. A 380 mm front disc and a 380 mm rear disc refer to different applications.

Buy Endless pads or Genuine BMW disc-and-pad kits

The front ME22 pad supply limitations above also matter when choosing a front disc-and-pad kit. A rear kit being available does not confirm a complete front/rear kit is available.

• Standard F8X ME22 / CC38 pads: EIP206 fronts and EIP224 rears. For discs too, review the 380×30 mm front ME22 kit and 370×24 mm rear ME22 kit.
• Standard F8X ME20 / CC40 pads: EIP206 fronts and EIP224 rears. ME20 and ME22 are separate compounds; do not use the names interchangeably.
• F87 2NH ME22 / CC38: check the EIP238 front pad application and view EIP311 rear pads. The corresponding kits are the 400×36 mm front kit, subject to availability and 380×28 mm rear kit. Check front supply before ordering a full setup.

Exclusions: these routes do not cover carbon-ceramic discs, aftermarket caliper conversions or G8X brakes. Check both axles, disc dimensions and the existing pad reference. For a retrofit, provide the installed hardware details as well as the VIN.

Each disc-and-pad kit covers one axle: two Genuine BMW discs and one pad set in the stated compound. Fluid, fitting, sensors and additional hardware are separate unless the product states otherwise. Check both axles’ availability and delivery information before ordering. If one axle is unavailable, confirm a complete setup with us rather than substituting a different pad shape or compound.

Do not select a standard-brake EIP206/EIP224 kit for the 2NH EIP238/EIP311 calipers. Where one axle is unavailable, ask us to confirm supply and the complete compound pairing; do not choose a different rear reference because the front pad looks similar.

BMW G8X: EIP328 front and EIP217 rear

The listed G87 M2, G80 M3 and G82/G83 M4 factory iron-brake applications use EIP328 front and EIP217 rear. Front brakes use six-piston calipers and 380 mm discs; the rear system uses floating calipers with integrated parking brake and 370 mm discs.

Start with G8X MX72 Plus fronts and matching rears, or browse the existing G8X Endless collection. These are not F8X or F87 2NH pads. Special editions, other derivatives and carbon-ceramic equipment require their own checks.

G8X racing-compound supply: EIP328 CC38 and CC40 fronts were reported at zero stock on 22 October, despite supplier stock for the matching EIP217 rears. Contact us to confirm a complete ME22 or ME20 setup.

Porsche 981 and 718 GT4: iron-brake applications

The specified original iron-brake GT4 applications use EIP240 front and EIP241 rear. Our product pages distinguish the 981 Cayman GT4 3.8 from the 718/982 Cayman GT4 4.0, rather than treating all Cayman models as one application.

View GT4 MX72 Plus front pads with matching rear pads. The 718 GT4 vehicle collection connects braking with the wider suspension and track-preparation range.

For ME22 / CC38, the 22 October supplier report listed EIP240 fronts at zero and EIP241 rears with stock. Confirm front supply before ordering an ME22 pair.

A matching pad outline is not PCCB approval. Check the compound and disc material separately for carbon-ceramic brakes or a ceramic-to-iron conversion. GT4 Clubsport race cars are not the road-car GT4 application. GT4 RS and other 911 brake systems can share a pad shape without sharing discs, so a GT4 disc link must never become a universal Porsche recommendation.

BMW G20/G22 and Supra A90: shared fronts, different rears

The supplied Endless catalogue distinguishes these BMW front applications:

Year ranges identify catalogue applications, not every vehicle registered in those years. Confirm VIN, brake option and the existing pad/OE reference around production changes. Compare the EP535 MX72 Plus front application with the separate EIP350 LCI 348 mm product.

The catalogue-listed BMW G20/G22 345 mm rear reference is EIP301. Do not select Supra EP536 rears for those BMWs simply because EP535 fronts are shared. Confirm the correct rear compound and supply before ordering.

EIP301 availability is unconfirmed: the exact EIP301 compounds were absent from the 22 October supplier report. Keep the correct BMW rear reference: view EIP301 MX72 Plus rear pads and fitment details, then Ask about EIP301 rear-pad availability. These listings remain useful application information; absence from the report is not a discontinuation notice.

For the Supra, Endless lists EP535 fronts with EP536 rears for the specified 345x24 mm rear system, but EP535 fronts with EP540 rears for the 330x20 mm rear system. The EP536 MX72 Plus rear listing is for the 345 mm Supra application only. Check hardware rather than relying on overseas trim names.

This Supra pairing is only for the EP535 front and EP536 rear application. For 330×20 mm Supra rear discs, confirm EP540 supply and exact fitment with us; no EP540 supplier match was established in this review.

Discs, fluid and aftermarket calipers

Choose vehicle-specific discs. Standard F8X 380x30 mm fronts, F87 2NH 400x36 mm fronts and 981/718 GT4 380x34 mm fronts are separate applications.

For AP Racing, K-Sport and other converted systems, check the exact caliper model, full pad drawing, retaining arrangement and thickness. The RCP050 MX72 Plus listing is not a universal eight-piston pad. Its listed 18 mm SKU and the supplied catalogue's 17 mm K-Sport application require supplier confirmation before ordering.

Review Endless RF650 and Motul RBF 660 against the vehicle's actual fluid specification, including any viscosity requirements. Fluid quantity and servicing procedures depend on the system.

Brake-fluid delivery: availability varies by destination. The linked Motul fluid listings are UK buying routes; customers ordering outside the UK should confirm brake-fluid supply and shipping with us before ordering.

Road approval, fitting and bedding

Manufacturer street-use positioning does not prove ECE R90 approval for every Endless reference. Confirm exact application approval before public-road use. Compound suitability, physical fitment and road approval are separate checks.

Use professional installation, inspect discs and hardware, and follow current Endless bedding instructions for the actual compound/disc combination. Any high-energy bedding belongs at a suitable closed facility, followed by cooling and inspection. Do not transfer another manufacturer's racing bedding speeds into a road procedure.

Before ordering, provide the vehicle generation, axle, brake option, existing pad reference and any caliper or disc modifications. Start from the correct hardware, then choose the compound.

Technical references

Application details were checked against the supplied Endless catalogue and manufacturer material: MX72; MX72 Plus; ME20, ME22 and N35S; EIP pad dimensions; EIP240; EIP241; Supra EP535/EP536; Supra EP535/EP540.