Excessive brake dust
01-18-2009, 03:03 PM
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My Ride: 04 545i Sport Pkg, Cold Weather, Nav
I have noticed that there is an exceptional amount of brake dust from the factory pads installed on my 04 545 sport. I have to clean the wheels every 4-5 days because they look so bad, just after normal driving. Sooner under harder braking.
Has anybody ever used a different brand than oem and have any recommendations on aftermarket brands?
I also have the maintenance warranty on my car as well. Maybe the dealer has a better option too when I go and have them replaced, possible "Ceramic w/ low dust". Hopefully they wont charge me for the upgraded pads. Yeah right!
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Has anybody ever used a different brand than oem and have any recommendations on aftermarket brands?
I also have the maintenance warranty on my car as well. Maybe the dealer has a better option too when I go and have them replaced, possible "Ceramic w/ low dust". Hopefully they wont charge me for the upgraded pads. Yeah right!
Thanks
01-18-2009, 03:05 PM
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Axxis Deluxe Plus Brake Pads...most members will recc those (I have them on my e60 as well). They work great
01-18-2009, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by njmarro' post='770984' date='Jan 18 2009, 08:08 PM
Thanks, much appreciated. I really need to do something. This is getting ridiculous 
01-18-2009, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='770982' date='Jan 18 2009, 06:05 PM
Axxis Deluxe Plus Brake Pads...most members will recc those (I have them on my e60 as well). They work great
In the mean time though if your not going to replace the pads right away use a good wheel wax on the rims and that can usually buy you a few extra days to an extra week depending on your driving.
01-18-2009, 05:41 PM
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I plan to change mine out with Axxis pads in Spring. I use this product for now
http://www.prestone.com/products/print.php...ent®TM=1
http://www.prestone.com/products/print.php...ent®TM=1
01-18-2009, 08:45 PM
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My Ride: 2005 silver gray metallic 530i with sport package, premium package, cold weather package, navigation, and L-7 audio.
I was told that when you need to change brake pads, that you need to do BOTH the pads and the rotors at the same time. Is that true?
