Replacement brake pad recommendation

[racebmwm3]

Looking for a stock replacement. Less dusty would be nice. No need for race like pads.
Pagid?
Jurrid?
Ate?
Etc?

[Sschwab]

I have used Zimmerman rotors and Akebono pads on my BMW e39s, e46s, and a Z3 over the last 12 years. I am curious if the X5 requires anything different because of the weight?

[dkl]

Originally Posted by Sschwab

I have used Zimmerman rotors and Akebono pads on my BMW e39s, e46s, and a Z3 over the last 12 years. I am curious if the X5 requires anything different because of the weight?

I have this combo on the X5 and love it. The Akebono is comparable to the Axxis Deluxe that I had on previously.

[racebmwm3]

OK, you guys convinced me. I'll go with the Akebono's. Thanks again...

[Attacking Mid]

Akebono ceramics are excellent. Very good stopping power (for ceramic) and virtually no dust. Last forever and easy on rotors.

AM.

[Fifty150hs]

Originally Posted by racebmwm3

Looking for a stock replacement. Less dusty would be nice. No need for race like pads.
Pagid?
Jurrid?
Ate?
Etc?

Akebono. Least amount of dust of any pad I've ever used. I haven't noticed any difference in bite between Akebonos and stock pads.

[X5only]

My Akebono squeal like a pig on heat; don't know what I did wrong. The rotors are OEM. I used the Akebono paste. They started squealing on reverse only but now they squeal even on forward motion. They always squeal only after sitting for many hours, like overnight or after work. They squeal only the first one or two brakes and after that as silent as the proverbial mouse. But as far as brake dust is concerned …. zero dust … wheels always super clean!

[Fifty150hs]

Originally Posted by X5only

My Akebono squeal like a pig on heat; don't know what I did wrong. The rotors are OEM. I used the Akebono paste. They started squealing on reverse only but now they squeal even on forward motion. They always squeal only after sitting for many hours, like overnight or after work. They squeal only the first one or two brakes and after that as silent as the proverbial mouse. But as far as brake dust is concerned …. zero dust … wheels always super clean!

When you installed them did you put anti-squeal paste on them?

[X5only]

Originally Posted by Fifty150hs

When you installed them did you put anti-squeal paste on them?

I did and at the time of install, and added more when they started squealing. Note that they don't squeal all the time - only the first one or two applications of braking after sitting for many hours, and thereafter silence through out the day.

[X5only]

Originally Posted by X5only

I did and at the time of install, and added more when they started squealing. Note that they don't squeal all the time - only the first one or two applications of braking after sitting for many hours, and thereafter silence through out the day.

The squealing has stopped over the last 6 months or so. I just love the super low dust, wow.