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      10-28-2011, 04:07 PM   #1
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Wink Brake pad recommendations (by Brands/models)

I'm considering installing some Wagner ThermoQuiets on my E90; also have to replace the rotors. Anyone have any recommendations or advice, please share...thanks!
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I recommend the factory oem's.

Suggestion is that you do not change your brake pad type to ceramic; i did that before and every time i hop in my car it squeaks a lot! Especially in the rain!

Ate rear or front pads
Ate rotors
Textar pads!

DONT GET CERAMIC!
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      10-29-2011, 12:13 AM   #3
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Whatever they make the new OEM pads out of, they are great - very little dust. My wheels never look dirty.
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lol i use akebono brake pads almost no brake dust...oem pads shit dust on my lip. got a set of centric drilled and slotted premium rotors as well...my car had the squeeking noise many of us e90ers are used to, havnt had the problem at all since
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I recommend the factory oem's.

Suggestion is that you do not change your brake pad type to ceramic; i did that before and every time i hop in my car it squeaks a lot! Especially in the rain!

Ate rear or front pads
Ate rotors
Textar pads!

DONT GET CERAMIC!
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Whatever they make the new OEM pads out of, they are great - very little dust. My wheels never look dirty.
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Whatever they make the new OEM pads out of, they are great - very little dust. My wheels never look dirty.
LOL.. I just put on ceramic Akebonos. No squeaks, No dust. Not as much bite as OEM but I dont need that. I enjoy not having to clean my wheels every two days. Its been 7 since I last washed and wheels still look very clean.

OEM Rotors!
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LOL.. I just put on ceramic Akebonos. No squeaks, No dust. Not as much bite as OEM but I dont need that. I enjoy not having to clean my wheels every two days. Its been 7 since I last washed and wheels still look very clean.

OEM Rotors!
I did exactly the same and am happy with the results. No squeeks. My fronts are clean and the rears with OEMs are always dirty. I was tempted to get new OEMs but was afraid of getting the old dusty version.
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Whatever they make the new OEM pads out of, they are great - very little dust. My wheels never look dirty.
Really? My wheels get dirty rather quickly.
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I went with Zimmerman coated rotors and EBC Redstuff all around. No noise, great braking, no fade and very very low dust. There are a lot of great choices right now which is great.
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