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
| Compound | Intended emphasis | Temperature reference | Friction reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX72 | Street-conscious use with circuit capability | 50–700°C rotor temperature | 0.37–0.47 |
| MX72 Plus | Greater circuit emphasis than MX72 | 50–750°C rotor temperature | 0.39–0.47 |
| ME20 / CC40 | Racing/rally use with a more immediate initial response than ME22 | 150–800°C heat range | 0.35–0.40 |
| ME22 / CC38 | Circuit use with different disc interaction from ME20 | 150–800°C heat range | 0.33–0.38 |
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.
For those standard-compatible systems, choose EIP206 MX72 Plus fronts with EIP224 MX72 Plus rears. Circuit alternatives include ME20 fronts or ME22 fronts, each linked to its correct rear partner.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
| Brake package | M340i G20 / M440i G22 catalogue scope | Front reference |
|---|---|---|
| 348 mm pre-LCI | M340i 2019–2022; M440i 2020–2023 | EP535 |
| 348 mm LCI | M340i from 2022; M440i from 2023 | EIP350 |
| 374 mm | Separately specified larger brake package | EIP302 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
