Brake Pad - recommendations
06-01-2008, 11:57 PM
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Are there any good brake pads out there to fit the 535d which are not BMW orginal equipment?
Also whilst I remember, is it normal for the brake peddle to have some lateral movement? I can move the peddle side-to-side by a centimeter or so, just feels bushes are worn/loose etc
Also whilst I remember, is it normal for the brake peddle to have some lateral movement? I can move the peddle side-to-side by a centimeter or so, just feels bushes are worn/loose etc
06-02-2008, 12:27 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
Model Year: 2005
Engine: 545i
What is your objective for changing pads ?
If it's perfomance, I changed to Redstuff and had a mild improvement in braking power at midrange speeds (100mph) but my brakes still faded at high speed. The fact that I'm soon upgrading to M5 brakes says it all.
Pagid and axxis are said to be good with reduced brake dust, but from my research stopping power from high speed is not improved either plus some pads have medium to poor performance when still cold. The Redstuff are OK with respect to this though..
I have no such lateral movement on my brake pedal that you're experiencing.
If it's perfomance, I changed to Redstuff and had a mild improvement in braking power at midrange speeds (100mph) but my brakes still faded at high speed. The fact that I'm soon upgrading to M5 brakes says it all.
Pagid and axxis are said to be good with reduced brake dust, but from my research stopping power from high speed is not improved either plus some pads have medium to poor performance when still cold. The Redstuff are OK with respect to this though..
I have no such lateral movement on my brake pedal that you're experiencing.
06-02-2008, 12:08 PM
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Hi,
I'm after decent brake pads that are cheaper than BMW prices (not difficult), for when mine need replacing. If they're better, then all good.
Hmm, I think I'll ask the dealer about the brake pad under arranty.
Cheers
I'm after decent brake pads that are cheaper than BMW prices (not difficult), for when mine need replacing. If they're better, then all good.
Hmm, I think I'll ask the dealer about the brake pad under arranty.
Cheers
06-02-2008, 12:41 PM
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I would take the car in and have the brakes checked out. I'd suggest staying with OEM parts though. If you buy them online the parts will be cheaper than the dealers. You can always get cheaper parts but the performance might be affected.
06-02-2008, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve J' post='593357' date='Jun 2 2008, 10:57 AM
Are there any good brake pads out there to fit the 535d which are not BMW orginal equipment?
Also whilst I remember, is it normal for the brake peddle to have some lateral movement? I can move the peddle side-to-side by a centimeter or so, just feels bushes are worn/loose etc
Also whilst I remember, is it normal for the brake peddle to have some lateral movement? I can move the peddle side-to-side by a centimeter or so, just feels bushes are worn/loose etc
06-02-2008, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by nicke60gre' post='593824' date='Jun 2 2008, 03:51 PM
If you end-up with aftermarket, consider PBR/Axxis Ultimate
Axxis provide great performance and significantly lower levels of dust (Virtually non existent)
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06-02-2008, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by nicke60gre' post='593824' date='Jun 2 2008, 03:51 PM
If you end-up with aftermarket, consider PBR/Axxis Ultimate
06-09-2008, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='593870' date='Jun 2 2008, 03:24 PM
Axxis provide great performance and significantly lower levels of dust (Virtually non existent)
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