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Feb 9, 2005 | 03:45 PM

#11

heezy545i

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Originally Posted by tonnage' date='Feb 9 2005, 08:30 AM

does it get better in time?

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When you stop cleaning them it actually doesn't bother you after awhile. So yes, it does get better in time.

Feb 9, 2005 | 03:50 PM

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Evenflow545

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I'm fairly vain, but my Lord.

Just wipe them down every now and then.

Feb 9, 2005 | 09:20 PM

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uukahn

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My Ride: Born Date 9, 1 2004. 2005 530i, silver gray, steptronic, nav, Adaptive xenon, premium pkg, cold weather pkg, premium sound pkg, Euro rear reflector. MP3 Enabled

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Originally Posted by a061444' date='Feb 9 2005, 07:36 PM

For $88 you can replace your pads (2005 530i only) with EBC Greenstuff:

EBC Greenstuff Replacement Pads (front - DP21493) Front pair $49.00? $49.00? http://www.perfectbrakes.com/

EBC Greenstuff Replacement Pads (rear - DP21494) Rear pair $39.00? $39.00? http://www.perfectbrakes.com/

Here's the email I received from Joe at perfectbrakes.com:

Leonard
The DP21493 Green Stuff is what is recommended for reduced dust the Front
are$49 and the rear are $39 Please check web site or email me with any other
Questions

Thank You
Joe
Perfect Brakes

Please check site for 545i equivalent.

I will purchase these in the next week.

Leonard.

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Before you purchase after market brake pads.. remember that your warrenty will void...
My service adviser told me OEM BMW brakes has more dust than other cars, because their brakes are softer

Feb 10, 2005 | 06:38 AM

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tonnage

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From: Seal Beach Ca.

My Ride: 2005 545i, Jet Black, Black Leather, Premium Sound, Sport PKG,6 Disc CD Changer. Navigation, Folding rear seats, Steptronic, 35% Tinted windows, Essort SRX Radar/Laser detector.

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Originally Posted by a061444' date='Feb 9 2005, 05:36 PM

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good info, thanks. are you going to change yours or have you already?

May 8, 2005 | 06:46 AM

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Markymark

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My Ride: Titanium Silver 2004 525i, style 116 alloys,

Have you ever tried to get between the spokes on a 116 wheel to clean it? V. difficult!

May 8, 2005 | 04:10 PM

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redondoman

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Originally Posted by Markymark' date='May 8 2005, 08:46 AM

Have you ever tried to get between the spokes on a 116 wheel to clean it? V. difficult!?

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Now that I've had my car for over 1 year now and have been paying attention to the dust, I've noticed the dirty wheels on other BMWs as well -- X5s, even older 3 series. Funny thing is I never notice it on any other makes. I believe it has gotten better compared to when it was brand new, but like the other poster said, it is a small price to pay for the superior BMW stopping power.