First time switching it.

Twinkie93 · 07-07-2019, 03:05 PM

Alright guys so I have a 2008 328xi sport package coupe. It was my dads before he gave it to me last year. He always took it to the dealer to get the brakes done but I wanna do them myself. I've done brakes before on my past cars. And seen enough vids for this car to not have an issue, only concern I'm having is picking the right combo of pads and rotors. I've been stuck on Akebono based on what all the different threads and comments say. However I can't find a package to fit my car for all 4 pads and rotors. Also I was told I need my suspension done in the front so what would be a good one to get and since I have AWD don't I have to do the back aswell. Thank for your help and input guys. I'm looking to change my brakes/rotors this weekend but I guess i can hold off on the suspension for now. I don't care too much about the bite I just hate squeaky brakes, and the dust haha but I know the dust is inevitable.

Atx328 · 07-08-2019, 10:15 AM

Do you mind condensing your info down to a specific question? I can guess what you might be a asking but I thought it would just be easier to ask.

If you are asking what rotors work well with Akebono Euro pads, I would suggest that many peeps have had success with Zimmerman or Centric.

Twinkie93 · 07-08-2019, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Atx328

Do you mind condensing your info down to a specific question? I can guess what you might be a asking but I thought it would just be easier to ask.

If you are asking what rotors work well with Akebono Euro pads, I would suggest that many peeps have had success with Zimmerman or Centric.

Well my question is what is a good front and back combo for pads and rotors and which ones so I can order them

Volasko · 07-10-2019, 12:43 PM

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Well my question is what is a good front and back combo for pads and rotors and which ones so I can order them

After many hours learning about brakes the only thing I can say with confidence are brake pads are all about compromise. You need to define what you want as "GOOD". From the vagueness of your request I'm just going to assume you want a decent daily driver pad. I can't recommend enough Centric High Carbon Rotors and Centric Posi-quiet Pro pads. The pads are a ceramic pad so super low dust but that also means less initial bite. The rotors come coated so the look better for longer and best of all rock auto has the best prices around. This IMHO is the best value proposition.

Nothing wrong with going non BMW branded OEM supplier pads (Textar I believe) with Zimmerman rotors. I think the newer pad design dusts less but wouldn't bite as well as the carbon metallic pads. Again I go back to my compromise point...

Twinkie93 · 07-15-2019, 07:09 AM

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Well my question is what is a good front and back combo for pads and rotors and which ones so I can order them

After many hours learning about brakes the only thing I can say with confident is brake pads are all about compromise. You need to define what you want as "GOOD". From the vagueness of your request I'm just going to assume you want a decent daily driver pad. I can't recommend enough Centric High Carbon Rotors and Centric Posi-quiet Pro pads. The pads are a ceramic pad so super low dust but that also means less initial bite. The rotors come coated so the look better for longer and best of all rock auto has the best prices around. This IMHO is the best value proposition.

Nothing wrong with going non BMW branded OEM supplier pads (Textar I believe) with Zimmerman rotors. I think the newer pad design dusts less but wouldn't bite as well as the carbon metallic pads. Again I go back to my compromise point...

Alright so I just wanted to let you know i installed the pads and rotors you reccomeded and let me just say I honestly like these better than whatever the dealer use to put on. No noise and they stop very well and I useualy wash my rims every two days. It's now been day 4 and I haven't washed em! Thank you so much. Now next recommendation is shocks and stuts the dealer said I need them in the front I should replace soon. Any suggestions 😁

Volasko · 07-15-2019, 01:12 PM

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Alright so I just wanted to let you know i installed the pads and rotors you reccomeded and let me just say I honestly like these better than whatever the dealer use to put on. No noise and they stop very well and I useualy wash my rims every two days. It's now been day 4 and I haven't washed em! Thank you so much. Now next recommendation is shocks and stuts the dealer said I need them in the front I should replace soon. Any suggestions 😁

Non-sport= Blistein B4's are OEM like replacement, Sport = B6's

Twinkie93 · 07-15-2019, 01:14 PM

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Alright so I just wanted to let you know i installed the pads and rotors you reccomeded and let me just say I honestly like these better than whatever the dealer use to put on. No noise and they stop very well and I useualy wash my rims every two days. It's now been day 4 and I haven't washed em! Thank you so much. Now next recommendation is shocks and stuts the dealer said I need them in the front I should replace soon. Any suggestions 😁

Non-sport= Blistein B4's are OEM like replacement, Sport = B6's

Ok so I need B6's what brand and what do I need to order I can fundbinstaling videos

Volasko · 07-15-2019, 01:23 PM

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Ok so I need B6's what brand and what do I need to order I can fundbinstaling videos

Both are Bilstein, check rock auto under suspension --> strut. The OEM supplier (Sach's) are much cheaper. If you're replacing just the fronts I would try and keep it OEM so you don't start unbalancing the car with different setups.

Twinkie93 · 07-15-2019, 01:24 PM

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Ok so I need B6's what brand and what do I need to order I can fundbinstaling videos

Both are Bilstein, check rock auto under suspension --> strut. The OEM supplier (Sach's) are much cheaper. If you're replacing just the fronts I would try and keep it OEM so you don't start unbalancing the car with different setups.

Ok will do thanks. Oh it has 4x4 idk if that matters

mweisdorfer · 07-17-2019, 07:41 AM

I'd go with Zimmerman rotors and Akebono pads. Look into Brembo rotors too. They are pretty good.

I'd buy all my stuff from FCP. They will give you a lifetime warranty.

As far as shocks & struts go - Bilstein B4 sport edition.

mweisdorfer · 07-17-2019, 07:56 AM

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Twinkie93 Twinkie_e92 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2008 bmw 328 xi e92 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Rancho Cucamonga CA iTrader: (0)	First time switching it. Alright guys so I have a 2008 328xi sport package coupe. It was my dads before he gave it to me last year. He always took it to the dealer to get the brakes done but I wanna do them myself. I've done brakes before on my past cars. And seen enough vids for this car to not have an issue, only concern I'm having is picking the right combo of pads and rotors. I've been stuck on Akebono based on what all the different threads and comments say. However I can't find a package to fit my car for all 4 pads and rotors. Also I was told I need my suspension done in the front so what would be a good one to get and since I have AWD don't I have to do the back aswell. Thank for your help and input guys. I'm looking to change my brakes/rotors this weekend but I guess i can hold off on the suspension for now. I don't care too much about the bite I just hate squeaky brakes, and the dust haha but I know the dust is inevitable.
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Atx328 Private First Class 30 Rep 142 Posts Drives: 2011 328i sport Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Austin tx iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 328i [0.00] 2011 BMW 328 [0.00]	Do you mind condensing your info down to a specific question? I can guess what you might be a asking but I thought it would just be easier to ask. If you are asking what rotors work well with Akebono Euro pads, I would suggest that many peeps have had success with Zimmerman or Centric.
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mweisdorfer Major General 1903 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 2007 Black/Black 335i e90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Holly, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E90 335i [0.00] 2008 bmw x5 [0.00]	I'd go with Zimmerman rotors and Akebono pads. Look into Brembo rotors too. They are pretty good. I'd buy all my stuff from FCP. They will give you a lifetime warranty. As far as shocks & struts go - Bilstein B4 sport edition.
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mweisdorfer Major General 1903 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 2007 Black/Black 335i e90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Holly, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E90 335i [0.00] 2008 bmw x5 [0.00]	Brakes - Front - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...nt-34116774875 https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...nt-34356789441 https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...8i-e92-eur918a Rear - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...4216864901ktf3 Struts - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-sachs-803-006 https://www.fcpeuro.com/BMW-parts/32...8;d=700&v= https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...mbly-35-142478 https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...mbly-35-142485 Shocks - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...rear-e9xrsmkit https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...rber-24-120425
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