Dustless Brake Pads for an 08 550 ?
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Originally Posted by jlcool007' post='517984' date='Jan 15 2008, 05:33 AM
akebono, my friend had them on his 3 series and they did wonders, couldn't tell how many weeks it was since the last wash!
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='518031' date='Jan 14 2008, 10:14 PM
K, I have Axxis Advanced Pads in my 550. I know most go with the Axxis Ultimate pads because of the increased performance but I went with Axxis Advanced because I wanted the least amount of brake dust and the most rotor friendly pads. Advanced pads do require a bit more pedal effort than the stock pads. I can't say for sure whether or not they require any longer distance to come to a stop than the factory pads but I don't feel I have sacrificed any performance. I can tell you that they produce virtually no dust compared to the factory pads. One day on the factory pads produced more dust than one week on the Axxis Advanced pads. Any of the 3 Axxis Pads are awesome and Dave Zeckhausen will be able to give you the best advice. If you haven't talked to him I would encourage you to give him a call, he's a great guy. Tell him your concerns and he will be able to steer you in the right direction in choosing between the three Axxis pads. Good Luck Buddy 
Just by way of clarification, Axxis changed the name of these pads- they were called Axxis Deluxe and now they are called Axxis Advanced - these are the same pads.
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='518031' date='Jan 14 2008, 10:14 PM
K, I have Axxis Advanced Pads in my 550. I know most go with the Axxis Ultimate pads because of the increased performance but I went with Axxis Advanced because I wanted the least amount of brake dust and the most rotor friendly pads. Advanced pads do require a bit more pedal effort than the stock pads. I can't say for sure whether or not they require any longer distance to come to a stop than the factory pads but I don't feel I have sacrificed any performance. I can tell you that they produce virtually no dust compared to the factory pads. One day on the factory pads produced more dust than one week on the Axxis Advanced pads. Any of the 3 Axxis Pads are awesome and Dave Zeckhausen will be able to give you the best advice. If you haven't talked to him I would encourage you to give him a call, he's a great guy. Tell him your concerns and he will be able to steer you in the right direction in choosing between the three Axxis pads. Good Luck Buddy
Just by way of clarification, Axxis changed the name of these pads- they were called Axxis Deluxe and now they are called Axxis Advanced - these are the same pads.
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Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='518091' date='Jan 15 2008, 02:41 AM
How much did you spend on the Rotora rotors?
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Unless you're going to be doing some serious track time, I'd keep the stock pads. Plus under normal use, you can have them replaced for free under the maintainence program. Never had a problem with mine and currently on the 2nd set. I don't have an issue with brake dust since my wheels are anodized (brake dust doesn't stick) but BMW OEM rims are easy to clean anyway. just my 2? 
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='518212' date='Jan 15 2008, 04:55 PM
Many thanks for the input........... I'll keep reading and reviewing all the recommended brand literature.
Check this out:
http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/pro...html?id=3728066
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H, thanks for the reply. the 172's are a real bitch to keep clean . I put less than 7,000 miles on a year and never on a track so I think the idea of getting a brake job done under warranty is unlikely for me . I'll keep the OEMs just in case............. Cheers
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Small input here:
I have experienced severe brake fade at max braking effort on stock pads slowing the car from 200km/h only after a couple of times. Made for a nervous experience. Our rotors our pretty good heatsinks - but the stock pads can only take so much.
I'm thinking of getting Redstuff installed in March - I heard from other forums and some other members here over the years, that Axxis lacked bite when cold.
I think Nick had Axxis and maybe can confirm this. They are stellar however when it comes to reduced dust, this for me however is a secondary concern (even with 172M's)...
I have experienced severe brake fade at max braking effort on stock pads slowing the car from 200km/h only after a couple of times. Made for a nervous experience. Our rotors our pretty good heatsinks - but the stock pads can only take so much.
I'm thinking of getting Redstuff installed in March - I heard from other forums and some other members here over the years, that Axxis lacked bite when cold.
I think Nick had Axxis and maybe can confirm this. They are stellar however when it comes to reduced dust, this for me however is a secondary concern (even with 172M's)...
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Originally Posted by andy545' post='518376' date='Jan 15 2008, 05:17 PM
Small input here:
I have experienced severe brake fade at max braking effort on stock pads slowing the car from 200km/h only after a couple of times. Made for a nervous experience. Our rotors our pretty good heatsinks - but the stock pads can only take so much.
I'm thinking of getting Redstuff installed in March - I heard from other forums and some other members here over the years, that Axxis lacked bite when cold.
I think Nick had Axxis and maybe can confirm this. They are stellar however when it comes to reduced dust, this for me however is a secondary concern (even with 172M's)...
I have experienced severe brake fade at max braking effort on stock pads slowing the car from 200km/h only after a couple of times. Made for a nervous experience. Our rotors our pretty good heatsinks - but the stock pads can only take so much.
I'm thinking of getting Redstuff installed in March - I heard from other forums and some other members here over the years, that Axxis lacked bite when cold.
I think Nick had Axxis and maybe can confirm this. They are stellar however when it comes to reduced dust, this for me however is a secondary concern (even with 172M's)...
