Need to replace break pads

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.

O YAH EH · 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 !

O YAH EH · 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 1 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Milton 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. __________________ 2006 330i e90 / Sparkling Graphite Metallic / M3-tech bumper / currently with 316k
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shaginwagon13 Chartered Accountant 64 Rep 970 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto 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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johnniewalker Lieutenant 50 Rep 564 Posts Drives: 328 xdrive Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: GTA, Canada iTrader: (9)	go with hawk hps. i am using these and the performance is great. plus really low in dust! __________________ Performance Intake and Exhaust, Apex arc-8, KW v1, Vorshlag camber, ER brake lines, Lux V4, AA tune
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O YAH EH Private First Class 5 Rep 128 Posts Drives: none Join Date: May 2012 Location: here 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 Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mississauga iTrader: (0)	Try ebc pads, low dust and great breaking! I get mint from RMP they install too! RMPMOTORS.com
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M.J. yupyup4u 1 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Milton 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. __________________ 2006 330i e90 / Sparkling Graphite Metallic / M3-tech bumper / currently with 316k
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pHo_e92 Captain 32 Rep 878 Posts Drives: SGM e92 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 905 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [7.26] 2000 BMW 323i [6.00] 1997 Honda Civic HB [10.00] 2007 BMW X5 4.8 [10.00]	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 \|
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kavadarci Lieutenant 43 Rep 568 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: canada 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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