Time for new brake pads

Echo335 · 01-26-2015, 09:44 AM

So it is time for new brake pads. What do you all recommend for my 2009 335i? I was thinking these: Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads (Premium)

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brake...+Pads&cat=Pads

Antetokounmpo · 01-26-2015, 11:51 AM

The akebono pads are pretty good, almost the same performance as OEM pads and virtually no dust. I'd recommend them, just remember to change both the front and rear.

335NJ · 01-26-2015, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bk335

The akebono pads are pretty good, almost the same performance as OEM pads and virtually no dust. I'd recommend them, just remember to change both the front and rear.

+1

Along with new wear sensors.

NotQuickEnough · 01-26-2015, 12:09 PM

I have akebonos currently and while they are good I was disappointed with the lack of initial bite that BMW brakes are known for. If I had to do it again I'd go OEM.

mike@x-ph.com · 01-26-2015, 12:33 PM

I have stop tech on my car and im very impressed with it

fazman · 01-26-2015, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Echo335

So it is time for new brake pads. What do you all recommend for my 2009 335i? I was thinking these: Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads (Premium)

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brake...+Pads&cat=Pads

Anyone considering the z4is rotor upgrade for the fronts? Mine now shows i have 390 miles remaining... How far negative can i go before i really start to do damage?

FWIW - i'm on original front rotors and original front pads with 99k miles on the clock (car has never had a brake job done yet) fluids r due in november

_Sinister_ · 01-26-2015, 03:54 PM

Super easy diy and there is no dust at all from braking. Akebonos rock

SgtGoldy · 01-26-2015, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

I have stop tech on my car and im very impressed with it

I have stop tech (EDIT: Sorry, I meant Hawk HPS). Squickest brakes I have ever owned...

jwalker87 · 01-26-2015, 04:37 PM

I went with Hawk PC (performance ceramic) and am very pleased. Affordable, low dust, no noise, and good brake performance. And they come with new wear sensors!

boostE92d · 01-26-2015, 07:11 PM

My hawk hps came with sensors as well. No squeaking for me though.

bender rodriguez · 01-26-2015, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by boostE92d

My hawk hps came with sensors as well. No squeaking for me though.

This is what I went with too. No problems..

Swizzie7 · 01-26-2015, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Echo335

So it is time for new brake pads. What do you all recommend for my 2009 335i? I was thinking these: Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads (Premium)

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brake...+Pads&cat=Pads

Just pads or rotors too?? you know they say if you changing pads to change the rotors...

MORTON · 01-26-2015, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

I have stop tech on my car and im very impressed with it

Do you have their calipers as well?

mike@x-ph.com · 01-27-2015, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MORTON

Do you have their calipers as well?

I do.

MORTON · 01-27-2015, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

I do.

how much did the setup run ya?

Zero_09 · 01-27-2015, 05:15 AM

If your get those pads they are cheaper at Advance Auto Parts. They usually have coupons making it less expensive than Tirerack by quite a bit

andysat · 01-27-2015, 06:52 AM

Do you have to replace the rears at the same time? My e93 has two different mileages for front and rear.

jwalker87 · 01-27-2015, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by andysat

Do you have to replace the rears at the same time? My e93 has two different mileages for front and rear.

If you replace with OEM pads then no. If you go with something different, you should replace all the pads at once to maintain the front/rear brake bias, so that one end isn't braking more than it's supposed to.

andysat · 01-27-2015, 08:29 AM

Ah cheers yes mine are oem.

SgtGoldy · 01-27-2015, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by boostE92d

My hawk hps came with sensors as well. No squeaking for me though.

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Originally Posted by bender rodriguez

This is what I went with too. No problems..

Hmm... either my mechanic put them in without greasing them, or I just got a bad set...

and yes, I had my mechanic put them in lol. My jack was (still is) broken

. Gonna get a QuickJack

hOlykamOtie* · 01-27-2015, 09:50 PM

Wearever Gold Ceramic Brake Pads at Advance auto parts. Got them when they had a $50 off $125 sale.

Roman-dude · 05-04-2015, 09:35 PM

quick question - are the orig oem semi-metallic? I seem to remember that they are, but can't find it anywhere. thx

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