Most preferred brake pads?

blackhawkk22 · 10-19-2015, 10:27 AM

I recently noticed that initial bite in my car is less than desired. I think I'm gonna go with HAWK 5.0s with Brembo Rotors. Thoughts?

fmzip · 10-19-2015, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by blackhawkk22

I recently noticed that initial bite in my car is less than desired. I think I'm gonna go with HAWK 5.0s with Brembo Rotors. Thoughts?

I just ordered the exact setup, will let you know soon

Got the pads here:
https://www.x-ph.com/
And the Brembos from:
http://www.autohausaz.com/

Also bought some silver G2 caliper paint
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/acces...151020030416:s

blackhawkk22 · 10-20-2015, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by fmzip

I just ordered the exact setup, will let you know soon

Got the pads here:
https://www.x-ph.com/
And the Brembos from:
http://www.autohausaz.com/

Also bought some silver G2 caliper paint
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/acces...151020030416:s

Awesome man. Let me know how it works out. Hopefully within the next couple of week I'll have some time to drop the car off at my indy

Kienvu14 · 10-20-2015, 09:47 AM

Akebono ceramics for me. If I remember correctly, didn't Bmw change to a pad that doesn't dust much?

turo · 10-20-2015, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Kienvu14

Akebono ceramics for me. If I remember correctly, didn't Bmw change to a pad that doesn't dust much?

I think so, because my wife's '09 dusts a hell of a lot more than my '11.

Kienvu14 · 10-20-2015, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by turo

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Originally Posted by Kienvu14

Akebono ceramics for me. If I remember correctly, didn't Bmw change to a pad that doesn't dust much?

I think so, because my wife's '09 dusts a hell of a lot more than my '11.

That's what I was thinking. Brother changed to updated pad and it's nearly as good as others with dust IMO

whosdady · 10-22-2015, 07:27 PM

My favorite for the oem brakes are the Porterfield R4-S. They are like the oem pads but without the dust.

Cloud9blue · 10-25-2015, 11:49 PM

Just be wary of this with Akebono pads.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=986303

I had the same problem on mine until I switched back to OEM.

Rather annoying and unacceptable for a quick street pad...

bimmertt · 10-26-2015, 08:26 PM

Just bought some Akebono euros. Excited to put them on. Can't stand the dust caused by the oems...especially with my wheels.

TrAcK TRaP · 10-26-2015, 08:56 PM

Get the oem guys and instead of spending half of your life here get your a$$ up and clean your wheels

Wolf 335 · 10-27-2015, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by turo

I think so, because my wife's '09 dusts a hell of a lot more than my '11.

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Originally Posted by Kienvu14

That's what I was thinking. Brother changed to updated pad and it's nearly as good as others with dust IMO

What is the updated pad part number?

johmei · 10-27-2015, 07:47 AM

For OEM calipers on track: Performance Friction PFC08. Sure dust a lot but bite is great even from cold!

For DD, OEM pads are good IMO.

turo · 10-27-2015, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolf 335

What is the updated pad part number?

Not sure, but I will say, the dustier pads definitely have a stronger initial bite. Just as an FYI.

Chief Orman · 10-27-2015, 11:58 PM

I have the cool carbon on my car...a bit more bite than OEM and a little less dust...

fccs · 10-31-2015, 10:11 PM

Probably will try the cool carbon. Little more bite than oem and less dust sounds like a all around winner to me.

fmzip · 11-14-2015, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by blackhawkk22

Awesome man. Let me know how it works out. Hopefully within the next couple of week I'll have some time to drop the car off at my indy

Installed the HAWK 5.0s with Brembo Rotors today with some new wheels for the winter

Love the feel...

They aren't as overly sensitive as the factory dust bombers, they feel perfect to me.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 11-16-2015, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by fccs

I actually run www.s11detailing.com so I'm used to upkeep on cleaning cars anyways haha. I regularly drive my friends c6z06 with hawks and yes, I know exactly what you mean with stopping power. I don't need that for the bmw since it's my dd. Basically, anything better than stock with a little less brake dust would be fine for me. I plan to move to Nevada sometime next year if all goes well so I won't have to worry about pads that are noisy in cold weather either.

I hear ya.

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Originally Posted by fmzip

So if you were putting these pads of your wife's BMW that you drove occasionally, which would you suggest with low brake dust no squeak. Would Hawk 5.0's fit the bill?

Yep

I'll be doing Hawk 5.0 and either Stop Tech or Brembo Rotors on my 335xi in the spring.

I may even do the upgraded brake lines as that does the most for brake pedal feel IMO.

Kbman · 11-30-2015, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by fmzip

Installed the HAWK 5.0s with Brembo Rotors today with some new wheels for the winter

Love the feel...

They aren't as overly sensitive as the factory dust bombers, they feel perfect to me.

How are the brakes doing so far? I like the idea of the Brembo/Hawk 5.0 setup. My brake light came on a few thousand miles ago so any time now I'll be having to replace the front ones. Also, will any sensor from here work?

https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-32...aking/Sensors/

Or is there a specific one I should be getting?
Thanks!

330XD EVO · 12-01-2015, 04:48 AM

Surprised to see no one running Pagid or Ferodo.

Have Pagid DS Performance - not much dusting, good bite.

10-19-2015, 10:27 AM	#23
blackhawkk22 They don't want you to drive a 335i - DJ Khaled 126 Rep 444 Posts Drives: 2010 AW 335i AT M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I recently noticed that initial bite in my car is less than desired. I think I'm gonna go with HAWK 5.0s with Brembo Rotors. Thoughts?
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10-20-2015, 09:47 AM	#26
Kienvu14 Second Lieutenant 47 Rep 271 Posts Drives: 07' E90 N54 Aspen White Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Denver iTrader: (1)	Akebono ceramics for me. If I remember correctly, didn't Bmw change to a pad that doesn't dust much? __________________ E90 - N54 2007 Alpine White FBO : VRSF CP w/ Tial BOV,VRSF 7 inch FMIC, VRSF Catless DP's, Hexon RR600, Cobb V3, VMR V710 Gunmetal 19x8.5 and 19x9.5, SteveAZ stage 2 bucket
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10-22-2015, 07:27 PM	#29
whosdady Major 135 Rep 1,075 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: STL iTrader: (10)	My favorite for the oem brakes are the Porterfield R4-S. They are like the oem pads but without the dust.
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10-25-2015, 11:49 PM	#30
Cloud9blue Brigadier General 711 Rep 3,251 Posts Drives: around the potholes Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY/NJ/MA iTrader: (13)	Just be wary of this with Akebono pads. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=986303 I had the same problem on mine until I switched back to OEM. Rather annoying and unacceptable for a quick street pad... __________________ 09 BMW E92 335i: Top Mount EFR 7670 / Dinan / AP Racing / Wavetrac / TC Kline [Full Mod List] 07 BMW R1200S: Shine Yellow / Akrapovic / Ohlins 19 Volvo V90 T6: R-Design / Bowers & Wilkins / Polestar Optimization
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10-26-2015, 08:26 PM	#31
bimmertt Lieutenant Colonel 93 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (7)	Just bought some Akebono euros. Excited to put them on. Can't stand the dust caused by the oems...especially with my wheels.
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TrAcK TRaP bOrN To DiE 413 Rep 1,738 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (0)	Get the oem guys and instead of spending half of your life here get your a$$ up and clean your wheels
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10-27-2015, 07:47 AM	#34
johmei Private First Class 6 Rep 180 Posts Drives: BMW E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sweden iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW E90 M3 ZCP [0.00] 2007 BMW E92 335i [0.00]	For OEM calipers on track: Performance Friction PFC08. Sure dust a lot but bite is great even from cold! For DD, OEM pads are good IMO. __________________ E90 M3 ZCP 2010 E92 335i 2007 black edition
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10-27-2015, 11:58 PM	#36
Chief Orman Major 671 Rep 1,442 Posts Drives: 335D 2010 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: East Bay, Nor Cal iTrader: (0)	I have the cool carbon on my car...a bit more bite than OEM and a little less dust...
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10-31-2015, 10:11 PM	#37
fccs Private First Class 29 Rep 147 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	Probably will try the cool carbon. Little more bite than oem and less dust sounds like a all around winner to me.
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330XD EVO Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW 330XD E91 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vilnius iTrader: (0)	Surprised to see no one running Pagid or Ferodo. Have Pagid DS Performance - not much dusting, good bite.
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