Hello, I am hoping to get some assistance for forum members on obtaining better brakes for my 04 525i. This is typically the one of the first upgrade I perform on any vehicle I drive (and tires). I have noticed a front end wobble and slight noise when braking, had it checked and was told that this normal, sure when you cook the brakes and warp them. I got the car CPO and they are not going to be replaced unless I pay for them. That being said, I want better rotors and pads. I tend to drive spirited at times and want to have great stopping power without warping the rotors. I checked Modbargains in search of Brembos for this vehicle but did not find one for this vehicle. Are there better rotors for the 525i that members have used and can recommend? Also pads with little dust and great stopping power. Dust is not a deal breaker if it can stop the car well. Thanks in advance for your recommendations.

 

Try getting 535d brakes if you can. They are much larger than 545i brakes and won't warp.

 

Are you wanting to just change the rotors or are you thinking of a big brake kit?

 

Axxis brake pads

 

he's in the US, he'll have better luck getting M5 brakes as we never got the 535d. they are bolt-on but require 19s (very, very, very few 18s fit them.)

 

+1

Try Axxis Ultimate brake pads all around and you'll have much better brakes for cheap

Zeckhausen sells them

 

You will not need 19's if you use 545i front brakes

545i/550i/535i/645ci/650i
BRAKE DISC, VENTILATED *348X30* 2 34116763824 $113.83
BRAKE PADS ASBESTOS-FREE JURID 310 1 34116764540 $131.69
CALIPER HOUSING LEFT 1 34116756303 $369.40
CALIPER HOUSING RIGHT 1 34116756304 $369.40

530i
BRAKE DISC, VENTILATED 324X30 2 34116753221 $97.65
BRAKE PADS ASBESTOS-FREE JURID 422 1 34116763089 $129.46
CALIPER HOUSING LEFT 1 34116753659 $369.40
CALIPER HOUSING RIGHT 1 34116753660 $369.40

525i
BRAKE DISC, VENTILATED 310X24 2 34116764021 $109.65
BRAKE PADS ASBESTOS-FREE JURID 422 1 34116763618 $109.65
CALIPER HOUSING LEFT 1 34116763023 $306.90
CALIPER HOUSING RIGHT 1 34116763024 $306.90



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I'm still not convinced on the Axxis brake pads... less dust ya but harder pads mean less braking power, more heat generated, and perhaps some squealing as well....

MYYV

 

Just the Ultimates (ULT) ...not anything else, which they produce dust, about 50% less than the OEM, while the Deluxe is almost dust-less (but not as powerfull as the ULT)

 

Many on the forums have used Axxis deluxe pads and I think 99% would agree that there are no issues with these pads, performance or otherwise.