Just Ordered New Brake Pads for My 2008 550i
01-13-2008, 04:50 PM
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In keeping with a tradition that I have followed with all of my BMWs I am ordering dustless brake pads for my yet to be delivered car from Zeckendorf Racing. The day I pick it up I will be taking it to Rogue Engineering to have them installed. Why every single one of you does not do the same is beyond me. For a lousy $400 or so you can completely do away with the need to clean your cherished rims every other day. Matter of fact, my rims stay clean all the time, even if I do not have the car washed for a week or two. IMO this is the single most important mod for any BMW unless of course you have some anal fascination with cleaning your rims all the time. I have not noticed anything different feeling, handling or wear wise and would not even consider driving the car without them.
01-13-2008, 04:53 PM
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yah BMW should do this for us as part of warranty!!!
Can't believe a toyota has cleaner rims for years w/o a single clean.. compared to a $55K car..in 2 days the wheels are baadd
Can't believe a toyota has cleaner rims for years w/o a single clean.. compared to a $55K car..in 2 days the wheels are baadd
01-13-2008, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by naszero' post='517507' date='Jan 13 2008, 09:06 PM
link to the brake pads?
01-13-2008, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='517503' date='Jan 13 2008, 08:50 PM
In keeping with a tradition that I have followed with all of my BMWs I am ordering dustless brake pads for my yet to be delivered car from Zeckendorf Racing.
Dave Zeckhausen might think otherwise.
01-13-2008, 05:21 PM
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Axxis is the newer "brand name" for PBR / Metal Masters - long considered the most dust free pads available for European automobiles. I've used them since the mid-'80's. As a matter of fact I still have a spare set for an e32 if anyone is interested!
They also seemed to extend rotor life without reducing braking performance. I agree that brake dust and BMW brake pads seemed to be a daily annoyance ... hourly if you drive hard!
They also seemed to extend rotor life without reducing braking performance. I agree that brake dust and BMW brake pads seemed to be a daily annoyance ... hourly if you drive hard!
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The only downside to the Axxis Deluxe Plus is the potential for squealing. I tried them on an M5. I recall they squeaked occasionally when new but then I was a bit harsh on them, running a track session in the rain, and they squeaked all too frequently after that. I finally swapped the stock pads back in.
I have since learned a few ways to clean pads after track abuse so maybe I could have fixed the issue and kept them.
I have since learned a few ways to clean pads after track abuse so maybe I could have fixed the issue and kept them.
01-13-2008, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by JSpira' post='517512' date='Jan 13 2008, 09:14 PM
Are you sure about the name? Dave Zeckhausen might think otherwise.
Dave Zeckhausen might think otherwise.
01-13-2008, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC' post='517531' date='Jan 13 2008, 07:11 PM
I have since learned a few ways to clean pads after track abuse so maybe I could have fixed the issue and kept them.
01-13-2008, 08:06 PM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
You're right ! I'm going to get a set when my new car arrives !
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