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Originally Posted by deutsch100
What exact pads did you switch to? Did you do front and rear, or just front? What about the TPM sensor? Do they seem as strong and great at the OEM factory brakes (horrible brake dust, awesome performance)? Does this affect warranty at all?
And since brakes and rotors are free under the 4yr/50k warranty...how much did the brakes cost, and installation? Also, since you added aftermarket, non-approved BMW brake pads...what will happen when you need rotors? I have a feeling BMW will not want to pay for your rotors, since you "micky-moused" with the brakes, and put aftermarket pads. Hmmmm..... I love free maintenance, but dust free pads would be so nice.
How much less is the brake dust? 50% 100%??
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Quick already replied, but here is another data point for you.
Axxis Deluxe, on both the X5 and a new 535i, front and rear. Installed at 35,000 km on the X5, with new rotors and sensors. Still very good pad life left when the vehicle was sold at 70,000 km. Installed at 1,000 km on the 535i, threw the OE pads away. Rotors and sensors were like new, not replaced.
Same pedal feel, same initial bite. Have never experienced fade, even in spirited driving in mountain passes, so I don't know if they are better or worse than stock, but they are as capable as I need in that respect.
I wouldn't expect BMW to repair a brake squeal, that is now my problem (it hasn't been a problem). No other warranty impact. We don't get pads and rotors here, only scheduled maintenance. When my dealer does inspections, and changes brake fluid, they measure remaining pad thickness. Never had a comment on the non-OE pads.
I estimate 95% less brake dust on the 535. A little more on the X5. Other than regular car washes, I get the wheel cleaner out twice a year, when I change winter wheels.