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stevekat

02-26-2013 06:23 AM

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

tmv	02-26-2013 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bagpype (Post 924283)

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	02-26-2013 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tmv (Post 924359)

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

:iagree:

z168	02-26-2013 11:23 AM

+1 akebonos

bagpype

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.

JimG	02-26-2013 07:09 PM

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

03-01-2013 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JimG (Post 924464)

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

03-02-2013 01:56 AM

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....:thumbup:

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

NJP	03-02-2013 01:50 PM

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

ofcrimson

03-02-2013 02:28 PM

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.

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