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Firstly I ahve to say I am a HUGE advocate of the Alcon BBK, it stands up to my very hard road driving and multiple track days.
Recently I had a small noise from the rear of the car. Did usual checks including brakes. Brakes had 50% meat on the outside and as the kit was fairly new I didn't check the inside. Noise got worse over last week especially when coming to a stop so a I was 100% sure it was the brakes. Checked the inside pads and again 50% left.
BBK users - Looks like you only get 50% of material usage so check regularly.
**UPDATE**
Just had one of Alcons agents call me and checked my VIN number and I have one of the earliest kits and as it turns out road pads in the back. I am getting some track based pads in there and they are taking the pads back for inspection and investigation. The phone call I just got gave me great confidence in the customer service through Alcon and its dealers.

Recently I had a small noise from the rear of the car. Did usual checks including brakes. Brakes had 50% meat on the outside and as the kit was fairly new I didn't check the inside. Noise got worse over last week especially when coming to a stop so a I was 100% sure it was the brakes. Checked the inside pads and again 50% left.
BBK users - Looks like you only get 50% of material usage so check regularly.
**UPDATE**
Just had one of Alcons agents call me and checked my VIN number and I have one of the earliest kits and as it turns out road pads in the back. I am getting some track based pads in there and they are taking the pads back for inspection and investigation. The phone call I just got gave me great confidence in the customer service through Alcon and its dealers.
