What brake pads do you guys use??

[stevekat]

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

[tmv]

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]

Originally Posted by tmv

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

[z168]

+1 akebonos

[bagpype]

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.

[JimG]

I have the Akebonos all around. Quiet, not as grabby as OEM but still stops good and no dust. Got them from FCP Euro about $115 for both F&R

[bagpype]

Originally Posted by JimG

I have the Akebonos all around. Quiet, not as grabby as OEM but still stops good and no dust. Got them from FCP Euro about $115 for both F&R

Those are great prices! How do they do that? I will definitley keep these in mind for the next brake job.

[Quicksilver]

The X was in for a little repair yesterday so I had an indy 325 loaner.
At the end of today I got reminded how sensitive the Akebono's
really are, and how big and powerful the X really is. Glad to have my
ride back....

Made it just in time for both belts and a radiator hose.....

[NJP]

You can use Textar or Jurid, are the original marks supplied by BMW in Europe.

[ofcrimson]

Anyone have experience with ThermoQuiet by Wagner brake pads on the X5? I saw that the Akebono ceramics only have a 3 year warranty, and I would like lifetime. Thanks.