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Originally Posted by JCL
Friction doesn't depend on contact area though (within reason), only on coefficient of friction and pressure (clamping force). Pads can become glazed as they wear, but changing the area wouldn't matter.
I think it has more to do with the various interventions that change the pressure applied.
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size matters 
seriously, dont you think there is a reason why rotors and pads on bmws are so huge compared to other japanese cars !?
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His : 2013 X5 3.5d Deep Sea Blue/Black/Aluminum with ALL packages, 20" 214"s, running boards, Adaptive Drive, Spare Tire, BMW Apps
On Order : 2016 X3 3.5 MSport Silver/Mocha with DHP, CW, Prem, Tech, DA, Lighting
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Prior:
2008 X5 4.8
2011 X5 3.5d
2010 335 xDrive
2013 335 xDrive
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