Bosch brake pads & rotors

mweisdorfer · 01-12-2013, 01:21 PM

Anyone ever use Bosch brake pads & rotors instead of BMW OEM parts?

If so, what were your results? Did your pads and rotors last as long as OEM and did they break as well?

fl335i · 01-14-2013, 07:00 PM

^ I have Bosch pads F&R on order for my 530i. I did Akebono ceramics on my 335i. See how this works out.... Seems to be very little reviews or info on these. I know my wife's new 2010 Jetta TDI wagon came with Bosch pads F&R from the factory. Brakes were very good on that car in all situations from cold, hot, dust, pedal feel etc.

phillip@bmpdesign · 01-15-2013, 10:57 AM

I just swapped over to bosch quiet cast pads on my 335i, I would say they compare very well to the stock pads. Great braking and very quiet and smooth. Excellent pad for the money.

duky · 01-24-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by phillip@bmpdesign

I just swapped over to bosch quiet cast pads on my 335i, I would say they compare very well to the stock pads. Great braking and very quiet and smooth. Excellent pad for the money.

So you only switched to bosch pads and kept OEM rotors? I'm looking at this and not sure if it is a good replacement or not.

http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-15010112...1&s=automotive

phillip@bmpdesign · 01-25-2013, 08:44 AM

Swapped out rotors too, but not for Bosch rotors so I can't really speak on those. I used whatever OE rotors we had on the shelf that day, Meyle I believe.

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fl335i Captain 146 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	^ I have Bosch pads F&R on order for my 530i. I did Akebono ceramics on my 335i. See how this works out.... Seems to be very little reviews or info on these. I know my wife's new 2010 Jetta TDI wagon came with Bosch pads F&R from the factory. Brakes were very good on that car in all situations from cold, hot, dust, pedal feel etc. __________________ '07 335i Sedan, base pkg, 6spd Manual, Procede 3 V5 w/NLS, Macht Schnell Downpipes, 18" Staggered 313's w/Conti DWS's, OS Giken TCD LSD, VAC Street Diff Cover, Dinan Oil Cooler, Dinan Intercooler, Akebono Euro Pads, CDV Removed, Black BMW Grilles, Interior & Exterior white LED lighting, LUX Angel Eyes, Debadged, Blend V1 mount, Llumar ATR Tint.
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phillip@bmpdesign Private First Class 5 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Tyler, TX iTrader: (0)	I just swapped over to bosch quiet cast pads on my 335i, I would say they compare very well to the stock pads. Great braking and very quiet and smooth. Excellent pad for the money. __________________ Phillip Wilmeth -=BMP Design=- 1-800-648-7278 Like us on facebook!
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phillip@bmpdesign Private First Class 5 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Tyler, TX iTrader: (0)	Swapped out rotors too, but not for Bosch rotors so I can't really speak on those. I used whatever OE rotors we had on the shelf that day, Meyle I believe. __________________ Phillip Wilmeth -=BMP Design=- 1-800-648-7278 Like us on facebook!
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