All great information on here!
And specially LOVE the BMW purists... NO, my SUV is not a RICER nor are the mods that I choose to do. I can understand your view of drilled rotors, however I also disagree. In any case I am still shopping around and I am noticing that there aren't many options for drilled rotors. I see Zimmerman, Bosch, Brembo, & Meyle for the most part.
I have always used EBC red stuff pads and appreciate the very little brake dust... I think this time around I will going with the Akebono pads.
Just a heads up FCPEuro is having a cyber Monday sales and most these parts are on there at a discount.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/BMW-parts/X5...&m=2126&page=1
Cheers!