So, my '01 X5 3.0 needs front pads and rotors, I called and ordered from IRP in Washington, Import Replacement Parts.

Placed order late last Friday- UPS just delivered today- Friday. One week- not too bad.

Only thing is the pads say pbr on the box. Mike at IRP says they are the same company, same pad, no difference.

When I google Axxis, I get a photo of "Axxis" parts. When I google pbr, I got a photo of "AXXIS/PBR"...wtf?

I think they are "probably" the same. Anyone out there know for sure?