Brake pads (HELP)

c-who · 01-09-2011, 05:46 PM

Hi guys,

I getting ready to change my front brake pads out and wanted to know what I need.. Do I need just the pads or do I need the sensors too?

Also, do you guys recommend any pads? I want something close to oem that doesn't break the bank.. I think I'm gonna go with Centric Posi-Quiets..

Thanks,

Chris

BKV122 · 01-09-2011, 06:43 PM

I went with OEM pads and get your self one front brake sensor

c-who · 01-09-2011, 07:15 PM

So all you need is one sensor? The old one is no good?

Sooperdooperoofer · 01-09-2011, 08:58 PM

Nope u need a sensor....... Everytime..... Ferodo or Mintex standard pads unless u track

EAS · 01-10-2011, 04:09 PM

We have Cool Carbon brake pads on a few of our shop cars and they have been great pads! They're great for street and track use with low dust compared to OEM pads!

mid-corner fun · 01-10-2011, 04:42 PM

You do not need a new sensor unless you've already tripped it.

BKV122 · 01-10-2011, 07:50 PM

You could get away with not buying a new sensor just be careful when removing the old one bc you can possible break it.

c-who · 01-11-2011, 09:11 AM

Thanks guys!

rg87 · 01-11-2011, 05:18 PM

Go with some akebono euro ceramic pads is you want to eliminate brake dust! They are WAY cheaper than OEM and last longer too. Try tire rack they should have them in stock.

Perfectus · 01-11-2011, 09:39 PM

When I was doing research, I found that everyone was raving about the Cool Carbon pads.

brocklanders · 01-12-2011, 09:54 AM

get hawk hps pads, search for the reveiw in this forum. i have them and they are very close to oem in my opinion but hold on longer in heavy braking, with less dust. also you do not need a new sensor but do not try to reset the brake pad milage unless you get one.

mike-y · 01-12-2011, 10:58 AM

which hawk pads? There are a few different models.

I've read about the akebono's, and most of the reviews say that while they dust less, they don't have as much bite as OEM pads, which is why I stayed away from them. the bmw OEM pads are great in that respect (aside from the dust)

brocklanders · 01-12-2011, 01:26 PM

hawk hps (high performance street) there was a member who just did a lengthy review on these pads. hawk does make a number of different pads but the hps are the best for street use, from what ive read. check out tire rack thats where i got mine, as ive said before on here do not get centric or stop tech rotors, if i were to do it again i would have stuck with oem rotors and the hawk hps pads.

EAS · 01-12-2011, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perfectus

When I was doing research, I found that everyone was raving about the Cool Carbon pads.

Here is a review from one of the moderators on this forum:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=258143

Anthony@BimmerBrakes · 01-13-2011, 01:29 PM

If you haven't tripped the Brake Light then you can reused the Old Brake Wear Sensor. Posi-Quiet is a decent choice for the $$$. I would go with the Semi-Metallic if you do.

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c-who Captain 55 Rep 927 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NOLA iTrader: (0)	Brake pads (HELP) Hi guys, I getting ready to change my front brake pads out and wanted to know what I need.. Do I need just the pads or do I need the sensors too? Also, do you guys recommend any pads? I want something close to oem that doesn't break the bank.. I think I'm gonna go with Centric Posi-Quiets.. Thanks, Chris
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BKV122 Major 47 Rep 1,160 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [9.50]	I went with OEM pads and get your self one front brake sensor __________________ Monaco Blue 330xi - Terra Interior/6-MT/Sport/Premium/Cold/CSL's/M3 Spoiler Lip/Black Kidney's
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c-who Captain 55 Rep 927 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NOLA iTrader: (0)	So all you need is one sensor? The old one is no good? Last edited by c-who; 01-09-2011 at 10:36 PM..
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Sooperdooperoofer The older I get, the faster I was 2 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 320d SE x2 & E21 323i 2door Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Donegal iTrader: (0)	Nope u need a sensor....... Everytime..... Ferodo or Mintex standard pads unless u track __________________ LCI 320d SE, M star 18" alloys, Msport bumpers and 700+miles per week
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EAS 548 Rep 5,695 Posts Drives: VF620 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (10)	We have Cool Carbon brake pads on a few of our shop cars and they have been great pads! They're great for street and track use with low dust compared to OEM pads!
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mid-corner fun Lieutenant Colonel 81 Rep 1,510 Posts Drives: F80 M3, '22 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (5)	You do not need a new sensor unless you've already tripped it.
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BKV122 Major 47 Rep 1,160 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [9.50]	You could get away with not buying a new sensor just be careful when removing the old one bc you can possible break it. __________________ Monaco Blue 330xi - Terra Interior/6-MT/Sport/Premium/Cold/CSL's/M3 Spoiler Lip/Black Kidney's
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c-who Captain 55 Rep 927 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NOLA iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys!
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rg87 Lieutenant 51 Rep 513 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1)	Go with some akebono euro ceramic pads is you want to eliminate brake dust! They are WAY cheaper than OEM and last longer too. Try tire rack they should have them in stock.
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Perfectus Major 35 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: e92 335i/F10 528XI Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NOVA/MD iTrader: (10)	When I was doing research, I found that everyone was raving about the Cool Carbon pads. __________________ 2012 528XI Saphire Black Stock for now 2007 e92 335i - Monaco Blue Injen DCI w/ Cyba Scoop - M-Tech Rear - ///M3 Rear Lip Spoiler - ///M5 SMG Shift Knob & iDrive Knob - BMW Performance Hand Brake - BMWCCA Member
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01-12-2011, 09:54 AM	#11
brocklanders Major 106 Rep 1,428 Posts Drives: the uno, mineral white Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: houston iTrader: (3) Garage List 06 325 [0.00]	get hawk hps pads, search for the reveiw in this forum. i have them and they are very close to oem in my opinion but hold on longer in heavy braking, with less dust. also you do not need a new sensor but do not try to reset the brake pad milage unless you get one.
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mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	which hawk pads? There are a few different models. I've read about the akebono's, and most of the reviews say that while they dust less, they don't have as much bite as OEM pads, which is why I stayed away from them. the bmw OEM pads are great in that respect (aside from the dust)
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01-12-2011, 01:26 PM	#13
brocklanders Major 106 Rep 1,428 Posts Drives: the uno, mineral white Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: houston iTrader: (3) Garage List 06 325 [0.00]	hawk hps (high performance street) there was a member who just did a lengthy review on these pads. hawk does make a number of different pads but the hps are the best for street use, from what ive read. check out tire rack thats where i got mine, as ive said before on here do not get centric or stop tech rotors, if i were to do it again i would have stuck with oem rotors and the hawk hps pads.
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Anthony@BimmerBrakes 2 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 05 330i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arlington, Tx iTrader: (0)	If you haven't tripped the Brake Light then you can reused the Old Brake Wear Sensor. Posi-Quiet is a decent choice for the $$$. I would go with the Semi-Metallic if you do.
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