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02-03-2010, 12:36 PM

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My Ride: 2004 545i TITANIUM GREY II on Black Dakota Lthr, Comfort Seats, Sports PKG, Premium PKG, Active/Dynamic Drive, NAV, Winter Package.

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I need your help! I'm due to change rotors and break pads ASAP. I would like to use dust free pads so I have been doing a lot of research on different pads and got the following list:

PBR Deluxe
Akebono
TRW
Axxis Deluxe

I was told my a local BMW shop that the PBR Deluxe are the best dust free pads for high performance vehicles.

Could you please let me know if any of you are using the above pads and your recommendation? Where can I buy these pads from for a good price? Also for rotors, are the ones that AutoHAUS_1 is selling the best ones for the price? (please see attached picture) Or can I find cheaper ones? Thanks

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02-03-2010, 02:54 PM

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I'm partial to Hawk Performance pads myself but Axxis would be my second choice. PM me with what you need and I'll see what I can do for you!

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02-03-2010, 03:11 PM

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My Ride: 2004 545i TITANIUM GREY II on Black Dakota Lthr, Comfort Seats, Sports PKG, Premium PKG, Active/Dynamic Drive, NAV, Winter Package.

No one is using these rotors and pads that can give me some recommendation!

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02-03-2010, 06:52 PM

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when your brake pad service alert comes up does that mean u have to change the pads and rotors or just the pads?

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02-03-2010, 08:30 PM

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when your brake pad service alert comes up does that mean u have to change the pads and rotors or just the pads?

depends... typically, you should be able to easily get 2 sets of pads on one set of rotors.

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02-04-2010, 01:13 PM

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i just got quoted about 1350 cdn to change the front and back brakes does that sound right? the dealer is saying i should change the rotors when i change the pads as well.

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02-04-2010, 01:31 PM

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i just got quoted about 1350 cdn to change the front and back brakes does that sound right? the dealer is saying i should change the rotors when i change the pads as well.

BMW's OEM rotors are considered 1 use. However, if the rotor has life in it don't replace it. I'd get the Axxis pads. They're great.

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02-05-2010, 12:05 AM

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BMW's OEM rotors are considered 1 use. However, if the rotor has life in it don't replace it. I'd get the Axxis pads. They're great.

u mean your not suppose to put a 2nd set of pads on oem rotors?

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02-05-2010, 12:06 AM

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u mean your not suppose to put a 2nd set of pads on oem rotors? also if the rotors are still fine would u say its ok if i just change the pads? and yea i think im going to get the axxis deluxe pads or akebono duno which one yet

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