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Originally Posted by Cadesto
Ive heard good things about Cool Carbon pads..
Low dust etc..
The previous owner had just replaced the front brakes rotors/pads ( unsure of brand ) with his father in law before i purchased hmmm 5 months ago?
Anyway they are squeaking actually SQREELING like crazy at low pressure, low mph.. It keeps getting worse.
This isnt really my fortay, id just like to get right parts and drop it off at Meineke or something..
Id also like to get some rotors that the hub / bell doesnt rust or i can mask off and paint before install.. The rust looks so bad!
Calipers also.. But not intersted in 4000 + brake kits!!!
How often are you guys applying anti squeak products?
Any insight / info appreciated!
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I used Cool Carbon on an '05 330i performance pkg 6 spd manual that was used to run track days at Sebring, just installed them on my '03 4.4 sport pkg E53. OE pads faded and Akebono Euros squeaked.
I installed both sets without any anti-squeak compound and they've been silent, just a drop of hi-temp syn brake grease on the slide points. Cool Carbons dimpled anti-squeal shims work!
Be aware that changing pad compounds requires a fresh rotor surface (mixing compounds on the rotor surface can cause vibrations and pulsing). If the rotors are only a few mos old and in good condition they MUST be resurfaced or replaced.
You won't find many reviews of the Cool Carbon pads on E53 and E70 forums, most using them track their BMWs (owners running Stop Tech big brake kits LOVE Cool Carbon). Search M forums for more info, many reviews from owners who have installed almost every brand of pad and now ONLY run Cool Carbon.
BavAuto has reviews too.
Zinc plated rotors and Dupli-Color ceramic caliper spray paint solves the rust issue.......