BMW low dust brake pads
08-01-2007, 04:23 AM
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Does BMW actually have low dust brake pads available as replacements? Or is it necessary to buy indie ones and have them fitted?
08-01-2007, 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by nmc' post='453922' date='Aug 1 2007, 08:23 AM
Does BMW actually have low dust brake pads available as replacements? Or is it necessary to buy indie ones and have them fitted?
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Originally Posted by ExGMan' post='453931' date='Aug 1 2007, 09:34 AM
I like the OEM pads. First, because once you get them clean and waxed or covered with Rejex, then it's not too hard to keep them clean, second, they really are effective, and third, the status of the wheels (IMHO) gives you some idea whether or not a person is maintaining his/her car...i.e. if the wheels are dirty, how well was the rest of the car maintained?
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Originally Posted by nmc' post='453922' date='Aug 1 2007, 05:23 AM
Does BMW actually have low dust brake pads available as replacements? Or is it necessary to buy indie ones and have them fitted?
It took a year before they where available for the V-8 Sport models and I put them on when I had about 25k miles. Once they are broken in, they will feel the same as the OEM pads, but virtually no dust and no noise. The best modification I have done, especially if you have 166M rims, which are not as easy to clean.
Make sure you bed them in properly.
There are other even higher performance low dust pads, but unless you are really using your brakes hard, they are probably not a good option.
You can always contact stoptech for any brake advice.
BTW, I tried Rejex. Good wax, but I would have dust after 100 miles. Now, I never have to clean my rims in between car washings, even if I go two weeks, as compared to every other day.
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Originally Posted by jsal' post='453977' date='Aug 1 2007, 06:46 PM
Axxis Deluxe Plus!
It took a year before they where available for the V-8 Sport models and I put them on when I had about 25k miles. Once they are broken in, they will feel the same as the OEM pads, but virtually no dust and no noise. The best modification I have done, especially if you have 166M rims, which are not as easy to clean.
Make sure you bed them in properly.
It took a year before they where available for the V-8 Sport models and I put them on when I had about 25k miles. Once they are broken in, they will feel the same as the OEM pads, but virtually no dust and no noise. The best modification I have done, especially if you have 166M rims, which are not as easy to clean.
Make sure you bed them in properly.
I had no dust at all with Axxis Deluxe pads (new commercial name: PBR/Axxis deluxe plus)
08-01-2007, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by E60M5E60' post='453990' date='Aug 2 2007, 02:24 AM
Axxis Deluxe Plus is your solution. Running them on my other bimmer and I have forgotten what dust is. Just water and soap on the wheels and they look new. No brushing or anything.
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Regarding the Axxis Deluxe Plus pads: Every site I look at offers them for the E39 & other BMW models. Can you really get these for the E60? (I have an '04 530i)
I assume so since y'all are talking about them!
Where are you buying them?
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Kuchar
I assume so since y'all are talking about them!
Where are you buying them? Thanks,
Kuchar
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i have them on order from a online stone for my e60 lci. pm sent.
Originally Posted by Kuchar' post='454025' date='Aug 2 2007, 03:33 AM
Regarding the Axxis Deluxe Plus pads: Every site I look at offers them for the E39 & other BMW models. Can you really get these for the E60? (I have an '04 530i)
I assume so since y'all are talking about them! Where are you buying them?
Thanks,
Kuchar
I assume so since y'all are talking about them!
Where are you buying them? Thanks,
Kuchar