What brake pads do you guys use?? - Page 2

switchman · #1 03-06-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by X5SND

+1 for Akebono. Not quite as sticky as the OEM's, but still provide great stopping power....with the added bonus you dont have to clean your wheels every second day!

I like your wheels, what style are those ? size ?
I have an '06 with 18" only and plan on upgrading soon.
Thanks for your feedback.

bagpype · #2 03-06-2013, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by switchman

I like your wheels, what style are those ? size ?
I have an '06 with 18" only and plan on upgrading soon.
Thanks for your feedback.

I wouldnt take advice from him on his wheels. Apparently he uses tampons for brake pads!

rph74 · #3 02-26-2013, 12:30 AM

Akebono makes great pads, I have used them on my old Mercedes, like others have said, same pedal feel, no squeaking, and no dust! I can't for the life of me figure out why the German makes have such "dusty" pads. I plan to get Akebonos soon.

JCL · #4 02-26-2013, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by rph74

I can't for the life of me figure out why the German makes have such "dusty" pads. I plan to get Akebonos soon.

They use carbon black as a filler. Good thermal properties as a filler, helps keep the pads quiet, but makes black dust. What is more interesting is why all German cars are the same. IMO, because of the old TUV rules that apply to both OE and aftermarket pads in Germany. These were very restrictive regulations. Only a few brake pad manufacturers make pads to those specs, and they have no incentive to innovate, since it is so much work to get new pad materials certified. So they all end up being the same.

Interesting that the TUV rules were just replaced a few years ago by the new ECE 90 rules for brake pad specs for any pad sold in the EU. New rules, new game. Right on cue, BMW came out with a new low dust pad for the X1 two years ago or so. Expect them to be offered for more models. Again, IMO.

deepblonde · #5 07-23-2016, 01:00 AM

I've tried Akebono's..

I was amazed that there was no dust -
But they didn't compare to OE , didn't have the same initial bite,

Then I tried Cool Carbon's;

I had high hopes, but the dust returned and although better performing than Akebono, after a year now with Cool Carbon's they just don't compare at all, to whatever BMW used originally-

BMW OE - great bite,
hot or cold, OE just perform flawlessly (except piles of dust!).

So I'm going back to BMW pads,

Except this time I'm going to try a set Australian made DBA rotors,
I've used DBA disc rotors on other cars,
they never warp,
and they just scream quality...

stevekat · #6 02-26-2013, 06:23 AM

Akebono ceramic. So far, after a month or two, they seem good.

tmv · #7 02-26-2013, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bagpype

My 06 4.4 is ready for pads. Are full ceramic overkill? Do they work well when not hot? Can you recommend any other pads that I might find at a NAPA? Should I just go with oem from the dealer? I really really like the way the brakes are on my X and absolutely DO NOT want any diminished performance from them. Ill take brake dust just dont want poor performance <- OEM pads. So, what do you guys recommend?

I'd get OEM pads from the dealer if that is your goal.

JCL · #8 02-26-2013, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tmv

I'd get OEM pads from the dealer if that is your goal.

z168 · #9 02-26-2013, 11:23 AM

+1 akebonos

bagpype · #10 02-26-2013, 05:43 PM

Well I went with OEM. For a couple reasons, 1 the akebono ceramics from NAPA I'd have to pay shipping and wait several days and that diminishes my discount. 2 The OEM pads from the dealer with wear sensors were 92 dollars with my discount and I got them today. Thanks for all the input. It helped out alot.