E90 335xi Brake Pads...What do you guys suggest? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

BES335xi · 06-20-2012, 03:55 AM

I'm tired of the OEM brakes even though theyre good in braking theyre horrible with the dust and i'm tired of it...I've searched around and i'm thinking of going with Akebono #EUR1170 - Rear..
Now they have the fronts as well but alot of websites i've searched theyre saying theyre not compatible with 335xi? So if theyre not, whats my other option to go...Akebono fronts are #EUR1061.

The price on Akebonos was unbelievable too, 60$ for Rears and $60 for fronts...RockAuto.com does not say that they dont fit or not compatible but other websites do...confused and not much knowledgeable when it comes to brakes, total newb lol

If anyone can explain to me or help me find something thats good and will help minimize dust, please reply.

What are you XI guys running to help minimize the dust?

Thank's,
Bes

vapore0n · 06-20-2012, 08:18 AM

Mine dont dust much, and they are stock. Has the dealer ever changed pads on the car under free maintenance?

I wonder if newer pads have been fixed for dusting issues.

My STI uses brembo brakes and those brembo pads dust really bad. I changed them to Hawk HPS and dusting is gone, performance is just good or even better.

Only thing was that the rears used to clunk when braking. Possibly fitment issues, or maybe I installed them wrong?
Id still recommend those brake pads.

Transport3r · 06-20-2012, 08:30 AM

I've got Hawk HPS pads and love them. very minimal dust!

mykal335xi · 06-20-2012, 11:19 AM

Been looking at doing the Hawk pads, just wasn't sure about any issues going onto a 335xi.

nailer335 · 06-20-2012, 12:39 PM

I have Stoptech pads motul fluid in my garage that I really hope to get installed within the next two weeks. I will let you know how they compare to OEM once they're on.

4corners · 06-20-2012, 12:47 PM

EBC Green. No complaints.

scooby9 · 06-20-2012, 06:56 PM

I have the Akebonos and they don't bite nearly as well as the OEM pads. For the next replacement, I will be going back to OEM. Lots of dust, but I like the braking power!

ronin335xi · 06-20-2012, 07:00 PM

hawk pads here and love them on my stoptech

06-20-2012, 03:55 AM	#1
BES335xi Colonel Drives: FBO+ N54xi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 2,135 iTrader: (4) Garage List 03/07 E90 335xi [0.50]	E90 335xi Brake Pads...What do you guys suggest? I'm tired of the OEM brakes even though theyre good in braking theyre horrible with the dust and i'm tired of it...I've searched around and i'm thinking of going with Akebono #EUR1170 - Rear.. Now they have the fronts as well but alot of websites i've searched theyre saying theyre not compatible with 335xi? So if theyre not, whats my other option to go...Akebono fronts are #EUR1061. The price on Akebonos was unbelievable too, 60$ for Rears and $60 for fronts...RockAuto.com does not say that they dont fit or not compatible but other websites do...confused and not much knowledgeable when it comes to brakes, total newb lol If anyone can explain to me or help me find something thats good and will help minimize dust, please reply. What are you XI guys running to help minimize the dust? Thank's, Bes __________________ JB4+usb \| P3 Vent Boost Gauge v2 \| BMS OCC \| BMS DCI \| AMS FMIC \| AR xi CL DP's \| BT Tool \| Edibias/NCSExpert/INPA BMW Coding \| Cyba Quad Exhaust tips \| M-Tech Rear & M3 Front Bumper \| Red Cyba Air Scoops \| Blacklines \| Vinyl Overlays \| ACS Roof Spoiler \| Matte Black Grilles \| LED Side Mirrors \| Rear Euro Fogs \| etc.. .
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06-20-2012, 08:30 AM	#3
Transport3r Captain Drives: 2007 N54 E92 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 850 iTrader: (2)	I've got Hawk HPS pads and love them. very minimal dust! __________________ Josh-

06-20-2012, 06:56 PM	#7
scooby9 Major Drives: 2007 E90 BMW 335xi Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,098 iTrader: (5)	I have the Akebonos and they don't bite nearly as well as the OEM pads. For the next replacement, I will be going back to OEM. Lots of dust, but I like the braking power! __________________ *2007 BMW 335xi 6MT TiAg* Part out thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=837695

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06-20-2012, 08:18 AM	#2
vapore0n Second Lieutenant Drives: 2010 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MA Posts: 271 iTrader: (0)	Mine dont dust much, and they are stock. Has the dealer ever changed pads on the car under free maintenance? I wonder if newer pads have been fixed for dusting issues. My STI uses brembo brakes and those brembo pads dust really bad. I changed them to Hawk HPS and dusting is gone, performance is just good or even better. Only thing was that the rears used to clunk when braking. Possibly fitment issues, or maybe I installed them wrong? Id still recommend those brake pads.

06-20-2012, 11:19 AM	#4
mykal335xi boom Drives: 335xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Varies Posts: 543 iTrader: (6)	Been looking at doing the Hawk pads, just wasn't sure about any issues going onto a 335xi.

06-20-2012, 12:39 PM	#5
nailer335 Captain Drives: alpine '08 e92 335xi Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 666 iTrader: (0)	I have Stoptech pads motul fluid in my garage that I really hope to get installed within the next two weeks. I will let you know how they compare to OEM once they're on.

06-20-2012, 12:47 PM	#6
4corners Lieutenant Drives: 2008 Jet Black M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Yucca Valley, CA - Kelowna, BC Posts: 457 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Ford E350 4x4 [2.75] 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	EBC Green. No complaints.

06-20-2012, 07:00 PM	#8
ronin335xi Private Drives: bmw335xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: portland or Posts: 61 iTrader: (0)	hawk pads here and love them on my stoptech