Need to replace break pads - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

M.J. · 10-31-2012, 10:12 PM

Anyone know where to get front brake pads replaced and what brand/type of pads? Less brake dust? Looking for good prices. Please and thanks.

shaginwagon13 · 11-01-2012, 12:39 AM

Here they compare the different types:

http://hpashop.com/BMW-335i-Brake-Pa...epads-335i.htm

I am using OEM as well, but when my pads need to be replaced I am switching as well for sure. The OEM ones give off dust like crazy.

johnniewalker · 11-01-2012, 02:10 AM

go with hawk hps. i am using these and the performance is great. plus really low in dust!

dassub · 11-01-2012, 09:52 AM

You can get them at Precision Tuning (he can install too) for a good price. Perjad does great work.

TJ_HOOKER · 11-01-2012, 06:57 PM

not sure if these are any good, but advertised as made in canada, low dust. pretty sweet deal if they work out

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/250889163540?...84.m1423.l2649

Dr. G · 11-01-2012, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ_HOOKER

not sure if these are any good, but advertised as made in canada, low dust. pretty sweet deal if they work out

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/250889163540?...84.m1423.l2649

The pads are made in China, but "shimmed" in Canada and packaged in Canada, so there's a bit of a trick to the whole made in Canada thing. It was something along those lines I can't remember exactly what the trick was.

They also have an F rating with the Better Business Bureau and have changed names after problems in the past.

I would go with Akebono if you want brake dust to be a non-issue.

shaginwagon13 · 11-01-2012, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. G

The pads are made in China, but "shimmed" in Canada and packaged in Canada, so there's a bit of a trick to the whole made in Canada thing. It was something along those lines I can't remember exactly what the trick was.

They also have an F rating with the Better Business Bureau and have changed names after problems in the past.

I would go with Akebono if you want brake dust to be a non-issue.

Dr. G has a good point.

Different countries have different specifications (depending on the product), how much needs to actually be 'completed' or 'finished' in the final country to be able to state 'MADE IN CANADA' on the product so be aware of this.

Just because it says it was made in Canada doesn't mean it was manufactured and completed in Canada. It could be manufactured in China, and painted, drilled or even packaged here and depending on the product that might be enough to be able to state that it was made here when in fact it wasn't.

n52330i · 11-01-2012, 09:11 PM

Try ebc pads, low dust and great breaking!

I get mint from RMP they install too!

RMPMOTORS.com

M.J. · 11-01-2012, 09:33 PM

Thanks guys! This is great info. I'll read up more on pads and call the above places for quotes. Btw, I'm in the Milton area, so hope the above shops are near.

michaelalex17 · 11-01-2012, 09:34 PM

cool carbon

M.J. · 11-01-2012, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaginwagon13

Here they compare the different types:

http://hpashop.com/BMW-335i-Brake-Pa...epads-335i.htm

I am using OEM as well, but when my pads need to be replaced I am switching as well for sure. The OEM ones give off dust like crazy.

These pads also fit my 330i?

bling_singh · 11-01-2012, 09:49 PM

akebonos any good?

pHo_e92 · 11-01-2012, 10:18 PM

best bang for the buck pads are stoptech street performance pads. very low dust and brakes much better then oem

KCX_335xi · 11-02-2012, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n52330i

Try ebc pads, low dust and great breaking!

I get mint from RMP they install too!

RMPMOTORS.com

+1... I have EBC green from them and am happy... Took a while to bed-in though !

TJ_HOOKER · 11-02-2012, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. G

The pads are made in China, but "shimmed" in Canada and packaged in Canada, so there's a bit of a trick to the whole made in Canada thing. It was something along those lines I can't remember exactly what the trick was.

They also have an F rating with the Better Business Bureau and have changed names after problems in the past.

I would go with Akebono if you want brake dust to be a non-issue.

wow. thanx. and i went akebono last time around. love the light grey dust, they work good.

kavadarci · 11-02-2012, 10:59 AM

hawk hps.
I did have the same complaint for brake dust, it was insane. I think they should be stopped.
Hawk hps, almost non existant dust and same or better breaking feel. PLUS cheaper than OEM.
Cheers. replace all 4 if you can.

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M.J. yupyup4u Drives: 06' 330i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: GTA Posts: 90 iTrader: (0)	Need to replace break pads Anyone know where to get front brake pads replaced and what brand/type of pads? Less brake dust? Looking for good prices. Please and thanks. __________________ e90 / Sparkling Graphite Metallic / M3 Bumper
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johnniewalker Lieutenant Drives: 328 xdrive Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: GTA, Canada Posts: 477 iTrader: (7)	go with hawk hps. i am using these and the performance is great. plus really low in dust! __________________ OEM M-tech body kit, Volks TE37SL / OEM Performance Intake, Exhaust and Brakes / Performance steering wheel, shift knob and handle / KW v1 coilovers, Vorshlag camber plates, Evolution Racewerks brake lines / Lux V3 angel eyes, 4300k HID fogs, AA tune

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M.J. yupyup4u Drives: 06' 330i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: GTA Posts: 90 iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys! This is great info. I'll read up more on pads and call the above places for quotes. Btw, I'm in the Milton area, so hope the above shops are near. __________________ e90 / Sparkling Graphite Metallic / M3 Bumper

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bling_singh Private First Class Drives: '09 E92 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 196 iTrader: (0)	akebonos any good? __________________ Wide open road, wide open throttle.

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pHo_e92 Captain Drives: SGM e92 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 905 Posts: 858 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [3.63] 2000 BMW 323i [3.00] 1997 Honda Civic HB [5.00] 2007 BMW X5 4.8 [5.00]	best bang for the buck pads are stoptech street performance pads. very low dust and brakes much better then oem __________________ 08 335i \| Space Gray \| Burl Walnut Wood Trim \| Sport pkg \| Premium Pkg \| LOGIC7 \| Navi \| Comfort Access \| COBB \| Injen DCI \| Active Autowerke \| Sonic Tuning \| E92 Lighting \| ER \| HKS \| BMS \| Ground Control \| Vortex Tuning \|

11-01-2012, 12:39 AM	#2
shaginwagon13 Captain Drives: BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 849 iTrader: (4)	Here they compare the different types: http://hpashop.com/BMW-335i-Brake-Pa...epads-335i.htm I am using OEM as well, but when my pads need to be replaced I am switching as well for sure. The OEM ones give off dust like crazy.

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dassub Lieutenant Drives: '06 325i 6MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 557 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 E90 BMW 325i [0.00] 1988 Audi 90 Quattr ... [0.00]	You can get them at Precision Tuning (he can install too) for a good price. Perjad does great work.

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TJ_HOOKER Private Drives: 2008 323i Join Date: May 2012 Location: guelph Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	not sure if these are any good, but advertised as made in canada, low dust. pretty sweet deal if they work out http://www.ebay.ca/itm/250889163540?...84.m1423.l2649

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n52330i Private First Class Drives: 330i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mississauga Posts: 129 iTrader: (0)	Try ebc pads, low dust and great breaking! I get mint from RMP they install too! RMPMOTORS.com

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michaelalex17 Colonel Drives: 335xi E92 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NY Posts: 2,137 iTrader: (3)	cool carbon

11-02-2012, 10:59 AM	#16
kavadarci Lieutenant Drives: 335xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: canada Posts: 522 iTrader: (0)	hawk hps. I did have the same complaint for brake dust, it was insane. I think they should be stopped. Hawk hps, almost non existant dust and same or better breaking feel. PLUS cheaper than OEM. Cheers. replace all 4 if you can.

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