pads/rotor advice

vw121 · 08-22-2009, 01:01 PM

I just hit 60k and my pads/rotors are in dire need of replacement. Can someone recommend and set and point me in the right direction? I was pretty happy with the stock performance but I would like to find a set of pads that doesn't make as much brake dust...

-Thanks

AlanAZ · 08-22-2009, 03:31 PM

I'll be going with Cool Carbon pads (the Pagid Red pads made exclusively for Bavauto was my 2nd choice) for my E90 in a few months. High quality, less dust, and as good or better braking then OEM at street temps.

I used Zimmerman rotors on my E46, crossed drilled (forged with holes with Zimmerman - no drilling) on front only, solid at back and was very happy. They're a bit heavier than stock, but hold up better for wear and disipate heat better.

Express · 08-22-2009, 03:33 PM

akebono CERAMIC pads less dust than stock FTW

Legato2057 · 08-22-2009, 06:28 PM

I went with a set of Cool Carbon Brake Pads and rotors from here: http://brakeperformance.com/site/bra...1809&ad=google

crazed792 · 08-23-2009, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by express705

akebono CERAMIC pads less dust than stock FTW

+1. After the first ten miles or so these brakes were pretty much the same feel as oem on most stopping applications, though they weren't as grabby on slight speed stopping (stop and go, on OEM pads they are really grabby), which I prefer.

For the rotors I ordered slotted rotors from brakeperformance.com. Happy with them so far.

EDIT: I'm no longer happy with the combo. It creates loud squealing. I'm pretty much positive it's because of slotted rotors with these pads. I love the pads, so if I can't find a way to stop the squeal I'm dropping back to plain rotors.

vw121 · 08-24-2009, 07:15 PM

okay so ceramic brakes...check. but why the heck are rotors for an 06' 330i so much more expensive than for a 08' 335i???

ECSTuning · 08-25-2009, 01:19 PM

We have a large selection of rotors and pads available from a variety of different manufactures. For a pad that dusts less than stock, the Akebono's are a great option as well as the EBC GreenStuff.

Rotors:

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-330...aign=postreply

Pads:

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-330...aign=postreply

Anthony@F1 Autohaüs · 09-19-2009, 03:03 PM

LOW DUST PADS! I would go with Hawks Performance Ceramics, Posi-Quiet Ceramics, Axxis Deluxe or Ultimate. And still have Good Performance.

-Anthony@F1 Autohaus

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vw121 New Member 2 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 06' e90 330i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	pads/rotor advice I just hit 60k and my pads/rotors are in dire need of replacement. Can someone recommend and set and point me in the right direction? I was pretty happy with the stock performance but I would like to find a set of pads that doesn't make as much brake dust... -Thanks
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08-22-2009, 03:31 PM	#2
AlanAZ Captain 40 Rep 818 Posts Drives: E90 325i sport manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (4)	I'll be going with Cool Carbon pads (the Pagid Red pads made exclusively for Bavauto was my 2nd choice) for my E90 in a few months. High quality, less dust, and as good or better braking then OEM at street temps. I used Zimmerman rotors on my E46, crossed drilled (forged with holes with Zimmerman - no drilling) on front only, solid at back and was very happy. They're a bit heavier than stock, but hold up better for wear and disipate heat better. Last edited by AlanAZ; 11-21-2009 at 01:55 PM.. Reason: more info
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08-22-2009, 03:33 PM	#3
Express Major General 369 Rep 8,693 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.30]	akebono CERAMIC pads less dust than stock FTW
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08-22-2009, 06:28 PM	#4
Legato2057 First Lieutenant 14 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2008 monaco blue e90 335i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	I went with a set of Cool Carbon Brake Pads and rotors from here: http://brakeperformance.com/site/bra...1809&ad=google __________________ 2008 Monaco Blue/Tan interior 335i sedan. Mods: AFE intake w/ scoops, AFE Exhaust, ER FMIC, Koni FSD/Eibcach Pro-Kit, Breyton Race GTS wheels w/ Continental ExtremeContact DW tires, Cusco OS strut bar. BavAuto Black/Beige seat covers w/ black floor mats, M3 rep trunk lip, eBay front splitters.
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vw121 New Member 2 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 06' e90 330i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	okay so ceramic brakes...check. but why the heck are rotors for an 06' 330i so much more expensive than for a 08' 335i???
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08-25-2009, 01:19 PM	#7
ECSTuning New Lifetime Replacement Policy 813 Rep 11,738 Posts Drives: Independent Tuning Specialists Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (18)	We have a large selection of rotors and pads available from a variety of different manufactures. For a pad that dusts less than stock, the Akebono's are a great option as well as the EBC GreenStuff. Rotors: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-330...aign=postreply Pads: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-330...aign=postreply
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09-19-2009, 03:03 PM	#8
Anthony@F1 Autohaüs 3 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2005 330I Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	LOW DUST PADS! I would go with Hawks Performance Ceramics, Posi-Quiet Ceramics, Axxis Deluxe or Ultimate. And still have Good Performance. -Anthony@F1 Autohaus
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