Brake Pads?

mammoo6 · 07-25-2014, 09:27 AM

Afternoon Guys

Brake pads are just about done and I need to get myself a new set for the rear... any suggestions on what i should be buying?

Not looking to spend an absolute fortune but at the same time dont wanna be buying a set of death traps?

Was looking at getting some Akebono's imported from america... anybody got any experience with them.

Cheers,
Matthew

AWBimmer · 07-25-2014, 09:51 AM

Heard they're great!!

gaza01 · 07-25-2014, 11:27 AM

Ive got them front and back. For low dusting they are absolutely brilliant. Virtually no dust at all!

As for braking...well they take about 1000 miles to break in properly. You will find the initial bite is not there...that instant sharp braking that oem provides. They are very progressive and very linear. Overall braking is the same tho. Just the instant sharpness is lost.

mammoo6 · 07-26-2014, 06:01 AM

Cheers mate... Worth the money you reckon or would you go with different pads next time?

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gaza01 Colonel 105 Rep 2,692 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London iTrader: (3)	Ive got them front and back. For low dusting they are absolutely brilliant. Virtually no dust at all! As for braking...well they take about 1000 miles to break in properly. You will find the initial bite is not there...that instant sharp braking that oem provides. They are very progressive and very linear. Overall braking is the same tho. Just the instant sharpness is lost.
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mammoo6 Private First Class 12 Rep 131 Posts Drives: Silver 335d SE Coupe Autovogue Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Cheers mate... Worth the money you reckon or would you go with different pads next time?
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