Decent Brake kit, better Value DIY!

[TowX]

Originally Posted by Vincenzo Veyron

i got ceramic

Perfect.

[cocoabrova]

Originally Posted by beldy

Brembo brakes are a waste of money for X5 unless you are racing on a track a lot.As this type of brake only puts out max potential when heated up after/ under hard breaking, and you will not reach this potential on road using. Was going to get them myself until a good friend of mine who races professionally told me. Just an opinion lads

Brembo also makes OE-type rotors, not just the slotted or vented, those are the ones that they sell @ FCP Groton, which I also second the notion that they are an excellent place to buy from......

[sarnomel99]

So you guys like the akebonos better than the axxis pads. I put on the brembo rotors with the axxis pads and do still get a bit of dust not a ton but just wondered if you liked what you have better than the axxis?

[Vincenzo Veyron]

Originally Posted by sarnomel99

So you guys like the akebonos better than the axxis pads. I put on the brembo rotors with the axxis pads and do still get a bit of dust not a ton but just wondered if you liked what you have better than the axxis?

if axxis come stock on the X then i can say i prefer akebonos. solid performance without all of the dust.

[sarnomel99]

I'm not sure if they are stock. After paying a fortune to replace rotors and pads at dealers the nexxt time I found them online at a great place which i will have to look up if anyone is interested and got them for the front for around three to three and had someone put them on for fifty bucks so 350 instead of 850 was great.

[rastaFarai]

Originally Posted by zacman

I just bought some brembo rotors and no-dust akebono pads as a kit from FCP Groton, full set up, shipped for like 360.. Same stuff the dealer uses.. but they quoted me like 575 per axle.. I tried to get slotted rotors, but brembo has them on back order..Definately great customer service from FCP.... Chad and Scott will really work with you to get you taken care of... I Just wanted to let you all know about a good deal and great customer service.. I know there are alot of shops out there trying to do their best and its usually only the shitty ones you hear about.... FWIW

Yeah these guys are good. never interacted with them, because I never had to. Bought the same pads from them. Love them.. definitely will be my next set.

[sarnomel99]

Thanks again. I'm all for saving money and getting the best for it..