best brake pads for the buck

sandiegobmw1 · 02-12-2015, 03:57 PM

sorry for my last post guys but I'm kinda in a budget I have a lot of bills including house payment.

what do you guys think of these pads I need some

Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...105350&alt=web

ard5040 · 02-12-2015, 04:17 PM

These are very good pads but I don't think they will fit your 335. Turner Motorsport sells them for the e90/2/3 for $74 plus shipping btw.

Eat.Sleep.Race · 02-12-2015, 04:23 PM

Stoptech street pad/

sandiegobmw1 · 02-12-2015, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ard5040

These are very good pads but I don't think they will fit your 335. Turner Motorsport sells them for the e90/2/3 for $74 plus shipping btw.

just one side or rear and front?

mike3000fl · 02-12-2015, 05:09 PM

honestly, oem is the way to go.

CantCatchMe · 02-12-2015, 05:16 PM

Imo with all the brake pads I've used, Hawk were the best. EBC was second and Stop tech was third.

dmatre · 02-12-2015, 10:34 PM

Check out Porterfield's R4S. Great initial bite, smooth final stop (no shudder or grab at stopping), wide temperature range. Not as dust-free as OEM (2011+), but not as bad as most.

Performance Friction if you're tracking, but they're not the best cold.

brewnami · 02-12-2015, 10:44 PM

I hate OEM pads because of how much dust they produce. I always liked the Hawk HPS I ran on my Audis.

GoRomeo · 02-12-2015, 11:17 PM

I used AKEBONOS for my rears about 2 yrs ago. I really like them. I believe i paid about 60 bucks. Check them out.

MiniXP · 02-13-2015, 07:48 AM

Textar or Pagid red are both pretty much the same as OE. (Textar is OEM). They can usually be found for a decent price.

AUtohausaz has $38 for front and $27 for rear rought now in Bosch Quietcast brand if you are looking for really inexpensive. I don't know how these pads perform though.

PichaDis11 · 02-13-2015, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by GoRomeo

I used AKEBONOS for my rears about 2 yrs ago. I really like them. I believe i paid about 60 bucks. Check them out.

+1
I have set of front and rears. They are actully awesome for me. Great stopping power and clean wheels even when I don't wash the car for weeks.

hassmaschine · 02-13-2015, 09:17 AM

stock usually has the best pedal feel and braking characteristics (as long as you're not tracking it). The only downside is dust.

I've tried many different "low dust" brake pads and you always sacrifice pedal feel and initial bite. After years of chasing that rainbow, I just run stock pads now and deal with washing my wheels.

mpaone23 · 02-13-2015, 09:22 AM

Just put Akebono on my fronts, definitely satisfied

335NJ · 02-13-2015, 09:36 AM

Mods should make a sticky for brake pads, and intake pros and cons.

David3 · 02-13-2015, 09:40 AM

Agree with recommendations for Akebono's (euro's)...never found anything better.

bluescoupe · 02-13-2015, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmatre

Check out Porterfield's R4S. Great initial bite, smooth final stop (no shudder or grab at stopping), wide temperature range. Not as dust-free as OEM (2011+), but not as bad as most.

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Are OEM pads from 2011 different than previous years? I keep hearing about dust, but my 2011 doesn't seem to shed badly at all.

'02onthebrain · 02-13-2015, 11:03 AM

Pagids from autohausaz. Cheap and new low(er) dust OEM compound.

fravel · 02-13-2015, 12:29 PM

For the $$$? Autozone Duralast Gold

They have a lifetime warranty. Use them up and then go get another set. Fo' FREE.

EndOfAnEra · 02-13-2015, 12:39 PM

I have Akebono and will continue to use them

Douche · 02-13-2015, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fravel

For the $$$? Autozone Duralast Gold

They have a lifetime warranty. Use them up and then go get another set. Fo' FREE.

Wait, what? Are you sure?

esberelias · 02-13-2015, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mike3000fl

honestly, oem is the way to go.

+1

mike@x-ph.com · 02-13-2015, 03:24 PM

Stoptech are our best sellers. I also have them on my own car, really good for the price.

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ard5040 Captain 419 Rep 656 Posts Drives: 2017 X3 xdrive35i, Macan S Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (1)	These are very good pads but I don't think they will fit your 335. Turner Motorsport sells them for the e90/2/3 for $74 plus shipping btw.
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dmatre Captain 674 Rep 740 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Carolinas iTrader: (0)	Check out Porterfield's R4S. Great initial bite, smooth final stop (no shudder or grab at stopping), wide temperature range. Not as dust-free as OEM (2011+), but not as bad as most. Performance Friction if you're tracking, but they're not the best cold.
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brewnami Major 100 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (5)	I hate OEM pads because of how much dust they produce. I always liked the Hawk HPS I ran on my Audis.
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GoRomeo Brigadier General 980 Rep 3,875 Posts Drives: 330i, 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [9.50] 2006 330i [6.75]	I used AKEBONOS for my rears about 2 yrs ago. I really like them. I believe i paid about 60 bucks. Check them out.
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MiniXP Captain 69 Rep 718 Posts Drives: 08 335i, 06 X5 3.0 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Textar or Pagid red are both pretty much the same as OE. (Textar is OEM). They can usually be found for a decent price. AUtohausaz has $38 for front and $27 for rear rought now in Bosch Quietcast brand if you are looking for really inexpensive. I don't know how these pads perform though. __________________
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hassmaschine Major General 3973 Rep 7,215 Posts Drives: "NBO" 330i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: earth iTrader: (0)	stock usually has the best pedal feel and braking characteristics (as long as you're not tracking it). The only downside is dust. I've tried many different "low dust" brake pads and you always sacrifice pedal feel and initial bite. After years of chasing that rainbow, I just run stock pads now and deal with washing my wheels.
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mpaone23 Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 335i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Syracuse, NY iTrader: (5)	Just put Akebono on my fronts, definitely satisfied
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'02onthebrain Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 259 Posts Drives: '07 335xi; '00 911 C4 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wayne, PA iTrader: (1)	Pagids from autohausaz. Cheap and new low(er) dust OEM compound.
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fravel Colonel 1645 Rep 2,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Nasti 'Nati iTrader: (1)	For the $$$? Autozone Duralast Gold They have a lifetime warranty. Use them up and then go get another set. Fo' FREE. __________________
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