[Junebug85]

The time has come to change out the discs and pads on the car, all round. I thought I would of seen something popup on the idrive to say they need to be changed but nothing has. They definitely need changing as there is a big lip on the discs and braking from high speed is starting to make my bum go twitchy at times!

Just wanted to see/know what others have done in terms of replacements. I have the M Sport Braking System (Front 374 x 36 and Rear 345 x 24 discs)

I started off looking at BMW main dealer, I knew I wouldn't go down this route but was curious. My local dealer quoted just under £1400 (supply and fit) but they said it maybe more due to them being the M Sport Brakes.

My initial thoughts were to get OE replacement/Brembo parts but now have started to look at EBC. They do 2 types of discs -

Normal - EBC D Series Premium OE Replacement Discs (Pair) To Fit Front

Uprated - EBC USR Series Fine Slotted Discs (Pair) To Fit Front

Is it worth spending more then double for the uprated ones?

I'm also leaning towards getting the Red Stuff brake pads but from doing some online research, many opt to go for the Yellow Stuff. I have no plans to use the car on track, just road/fast road use.

Does anyone have experience or know which pads would be best to for our cars? (I know everyone driving style can differ)

Not sure whether to just get the OE replacements or go down the route of getting the EBC parts

Thanks in advance

[Knifeedge2k1]

those black discs look mean as hell

slots/holes don't do anything for road use, even quite hard road use

if you want the look, then go for the slots/holes but if it's not a concern to you go for plain rotors

for the pads i guess your initial choice is the safe bet

the more performance focused a pad is, the more drawbacks it has in other areas (dust, noise, wear rate, etc.)

[Junebug85]

Originally Posted by Knifeedge2k1

those black discs look mean as hell

slots/holes don't do anything for road use, even quite hard road use

if you want the look, then go for the slots/holes but if it's not a concern to you go for plain rotors

for the pads i guess your initial choice is the safe bet

the more performance focused a pad is, the more drawbacks it has in other areas (dust, noise, wear rate, etc.)

Thank you for your response and advice

[Junebug85]

I'm looking at getting the following:

1 x EBC D Series Premium OE Replacement Discs (Pair) To Fit Front - D2116R

1 x EBC D Series Premium OE Replacement Discs (Pair) To Fit Rear - D2066R

1 x EBC Redstuff 3000 Series Sport Brake Pad Set To Fit Front - DP32304C

1 x EBC Redstuff 3000 Series Sport Brake Pad Set To Fit Rear - DP32089C

1 x EBC Replacement Brake Sensor Wear Lead To Fit Front - EFA180

1 x EBC Replacement Brake Sensor Wear Lead To Fit Rear - EFA179

1 x Goodridge Brake Hose Kit for BMW 5 Series F90/G30 540 I XDRIVE 250KW/340HP 09.16- 
Stainless Steel / Complete Kit / Electric Blue

[Superjackson]

I used EBC yellow all around in another car and the OEM pads were much better in that car in terms of feel and wear. I also used EBC yellow in the rear of my g30 and they lasted about one year each time I changed them.. although there are many brands better than OEM, EBC is not one of them IMO

[Junebug85]

Originally Posted by Superjackson

I used EBC yellow all around in another car and the OEM pads were much better in that car in terms of feel and wear. I also used EBC yellow in the rear of my g30 and they lasted about one year each time I changed them.. although there are many brands better than OEM, EBC is not one of them IMO

Thanks for your reply. What would you class as a better brand over OEM and EBC?

When looking, I only came across Pagid, Brembo, EBC and Zimmermann. But when you start to look for 374 x 36 discs, the choice gets more limited.

[buddyboy]

I recently went with standard BMW discs, i would never go for drilled or slotted as they add a lot of extra noise. At the time i just put on oem spec pads, they are driving me mad with low speed brake squeal and the pads clunk in the caliper at low speed which is annoying. I have a set of EBC yellowstuff pads and New guide pins and spring clips to put in this weekend. Ill report back when they are bedded in

[RonronEG]

When you guys use non OEM pads do you add the double sided tape the OE pads have that 'bond' the pad to the caliper? I think that will impact that clicking and low speed noise from dragging, etc.

The dust on the OE pads is unbearable for me so I'm definitely getting non OE pads soon. The Brembo NAO ceramic pads seem impossible to come by so I already purchased the adhesive sheets for whatever aftermarket pad I end up with.

[buddyboy]

Any non OE pads I've seen don't have the adhesive backing. I went with EBC yellowstuff today and new guide pins and spring clips and I haven't noticed any clunking yet.

I wonder is there any part number for the adhesive tape that the oe pads use. I didn't notice anything on realoem

[RonronEG]

The photos of OE pads show it's 3M 468MP 200MP adhesive which is made for high temp applications (400F) in challenging environments. So that's what I bought to use on my pads.

[buddyboy]

Originally Posted by RonronEG

The photos of OE pads show it's 3M 468MP 200MP adhesive which is made for high temp applications (400F) in challenging environments. So that's what I bought to use on my pads.

Great thanks for the info, I'll order some up if I get any issues with the new pads clunking. So far so good though

[RonronEG]

Was able to find the Brembo P06106N NAO pads for a decent price shipped and in stock.

[Junebug85]

Originally Posted by buddyboy

I recently went with standard BMW discs, i would never go for drilled or slotted as they add a lot of extra noise. At the time i just put on oem spec pads, they are driving me mad with low speed brake squeal and the pads clunk in the caliper at low speed which is annoying. I have a set of EBC yellowstuff pads and New guide pins and spring clips to put in this weekend. Ill report back when they are bedded in

Thanks for the reply mate - Took my car to 2 local specialists and both said my discs are fine and don't need to be replaced yet... the lip on them isn't a lot. So just a pad change needed for now...

I was tempted to go with EBC Red's but looking forward to your feedback once they have bedded in and settled. Just curious, how do the red or yellow pads look in the caliper? Can you see a lot of yellow?

[buddyboy]

View post on imgur.com

Here's a few pics of the install, I must c heck can you see much yellow with be the wheel on? It never occurred to me!

I haven't got out for a proper drive yet but the initial bite and pedal feel seems better than oem pads.

[Junebug85]

Originally Posted by buddyboy

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Here's a few pics of the install, I must c heck can you see much yellow with be the wheel on? It never occurred to me!

I haven't got out for a proper drive yet but the initial bite and pedal feel seems better than oem pads.

Thank you mate, appreciate the pics and advice

Will be ordering the red stuff soon and then attempting to fit them myself! From the looks of things, the rear pads require a little more effort then doing the fronts.

[540iSUP]

I got EBC redstuff all around and went with Brembo Rotors. I upgraded my rear rotors from 345 to 370mm and changed out my rear brake carriers to fit the rotor.

The Redstuff are great for street use and they don't throw as much dust as OEM. I opted to skip the slotted and drilled rotors. For daily driving, I don't need the wet braking of the drilled rotors, and the slotted rotors will eat up my brake pads.

You can see the red pads behind the calipers, looks kinda weird being red and blue, but I don't mind. If I were doing it for looks I would get dimpled and slotted over drilled and slotted and I would use a different set of pads.

[RonronEG]

Where's the best place to order the brembo blank rotors?

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by 540iSUP

...For daily driving, I don't need the wet braking of the drilled rotors, and the slotted rotors will eat up my brake pads...

I've had drilled rotors 3 times and they all developed stress fractures at the holes. They weren't cheap, chinese knock-off rotors, either.

[Knifeedge2k1]

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

I've had drilled rotors 3 times and they all developed stress fractures at the holes. They weren't cheap, chinese knock-off rotors, either.

drilled rotors are a terrible idea, they were used in motorsport at the beginning because it was easy to do, then everyone ran into the same problems you had and changed to slots instead.

[540iSUP]

Originally Posted by Knifeedge2k1

drilled rotors are a terrible idea, they were used in motorsport at the beginning because it was easy to do, then everyone ran into the same problems you had and changed to slots instead.

Yup, this is why they went to dimpled rotors instead.

[540iSUP]

Originally Posted by RonronEG

Where's the best place to order the brembo blank rotors?

Honestly, Amazon has the best prices on Brembo rotors right now. Plus you get prime and free returns.

[Knifeedge2k1]

Originally Posted by 540iSUP

Yup, this is why they went to dimpled rotors instead.

i got the M Perf brakes which have dimpled+slotted rotors ... thought they looked stupid but yeah, rather this than getting cracked rotors for sure