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Low dust brake pads for 2011 V8 / 50i - now available!
EBC finally released the red low dust pads for our X5’s for the V8 / 50i. BMW changed the calipers on the 2011 in the front thus brake pad companies needed to design and produce them. I swapped out my rear brake pads the same week I picked up my X with the EBC reds and really like them. The dust is much less than OEM with no squeaking. Here's the information for anyone interested: EBC Brakes-EBC Redstuff Low Dust Superstreet; Disc Pads;: buybrakes.com The Mfg Part Number: DP31994C I had mine drop shipped from EBC yesterday. Enjoy!
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2011 X5 50i Titanium Silver, Full black nappa, bamboo, premium, sport, 20's, tech, prem. sound, comfort.. ------------------------------------------------ 2006 BMW X5 4.8is - SILVER - SOLD - Pic page ------------------------------------------------ |
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Will these fit the 2011 X5 35d? I can seriously clean my wheels everyday, the brake dust is crazy!!!
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Your X might be different, I'm not sure. Go to the website and check it out..
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In My Garage: 2011 X5 5.0i, Carbon Black/Black Nevada ZAV ZCW ZMP ZPP ZPS ZTP 322 4BP 456 5AC 6NF |
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I'm receiving them tomorrow, Monday. Once I slap them on I'll report back. In the past these brakes prodided increased braking ability with all of my other BMW's. The side benefit is low dust and cleaner wheels.
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I went to their website, and the redstuff low dust pads are available for the 2011 X5 35d, front & rear!
I've never changed OEM pads to aftermarket, and as much as the brake dust KILLS me with BMW...I feel nervous doing it, especially since brake pads & rotors are 100% free under the BMW Maintenance Plan (4 years/50k miles). If I buy these Front and Rear low dust pads....I must find an independent shop to install them, correct? Do they work with the brake pad sensors, or will I have iDrive warnings that my pads are low/need replacement? Do you have any idea what a shop would charge to swap out the brakes pads?? Also, what percentage do you honestly think the pads will reduce brake dust? Now, with the OEM...even a 5 minute drive with gentle braking will coat the wheels with dust Thanks a lot. |
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Cool, looking forward to hearing the results. The amount of brake dust with the stock pads is atrocious. I don't want a solution that compromises either the rotors or the braking distance though, but I don't have any knowledge to suggest one way or the other.
thanks!
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In My Garage: 2011 X5 5.0i, Carbon Black/Black Nevada ZAV ZCW ZMP ZPP ZPS ZTP 322 4BP 456 5AC 6NF |
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kenny, you and your dustless brakepads
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I don't know how much a shop would charge. I can tell you that the total time it takes to swap out the fronts will only take me an hour. It should take a mechanic less than that. So this is what you're looking at for total labor costs per hour. The dust is at least 90% less than OEM. There are no faults. The sensor clicks right in perfectly. I know my dealer pretty well and they know me as well. I simply tell them never to change my pads because I replaced them. As far as the warrantee goes, if the calipers or rotors every fail, my warrantee (ON THE BRAKES ONLY) would be ka-put. I have never had a problem in 13 years of BMW ownership. Improved braking and less dust - it's a no brainer for me.. Good luck..
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2011 X5 50i Titanium Silver, Full black nappa, bamboo, premium, sport, 20's, tech, prem. sound, comfort.. ------------------------------------------------ 2006 BMW X5 4.8is - SILVER - SOLD - Pic page ------------------------------------------------ |
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