Low dust.. Thumbs up!

SPGspeed · 08-24-2010, 07:54 AM

I don't know about anyone else but I hate the oem BMW brake pads. They work well but the dust is miserable. I've been searching but before I pull the trigger what's the consensus. I need a new set of pads that are quiet and have the same stopping power to stock but a lot less dust. Thanks!

Express · 08-24-2010, 07:58 AM

i have heard good things about akebono pads

EAS · 08-24-2010, 11:20 AM

We are currently running a special for 15% during August on Cool Carbon Brake Pads! These are great alternative brake pads to OEM as they have less dust and have a linear braking feel.

Cool Carbon - Street Performance/Track Tuned (S/T) Brake Pads for e9x 335i/Xi)

Code: ccaugust15

Bartman619 · 08-24-2010, 12:12 PM

...is it really low dust or is the color of the brake dust the new pads creates is lighter in color ?

deanmc · 08-24-2010, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by david @ eas

We are currently running a special for 15% during August on Cool Carbon Brake Pads! These are great alternative brake pads to OEM as they have less dust and have a linear braking feel.

Cool Carbon - Street Performance/Track Tuned (S/T) Brake Pads for e9x 335i/Xi)

Code: ccaugust15

David, what is a "linear braking feel?" Thanks.

Shazmonkee · 08-24-2010, 01:13 PM

^dean, I think David is trying to say that there's less dust and close to OEM braking power

bimdaddy · 08-24-2010, 04:11 PM

I have personally used Akebono and Rotex Gold. You'll love it!

EAS · 08-24-2010, 04:40 PM

Definitely less brake dust; about 1/3rd of OE after fully bedded.

Linear means that you can apply brakes in a linear fashion and receive equivalent braking from zero to ABS. They are not grabby like OE which give you approximately 20% of full braking with light pedal pressure and little ability to modulate from zero up to 20%. CC's offer a slightly higher friction level than OE when cold and friction level will increase with heat. These are a very popular alternative to OE. Not to mention, 15% off

deanmc · 08-24-2010, 05:13 PM

Thanks David. I think I'm sold on these. Can you shoot me a PM quote for front brakes installed with sensors? I'm due for brake replacement in about 1500 miles. Thanks.

EAS · 08-24-2010, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deanmc

Thanks David. I think I'm sold on these. Can you shoot me a PM quote for front brakes installed with sensors? I'm due for brake replacement in about 1500 miles. Thanks.

PMed you

SPGspeed · 08-24-2010, 06:24 PM

Thanks for everyones help... but i like the initial bite of the OEM brakes... what is the consensus Akebono or Rotex Gold?

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SPGspeed Second Lieutenant 33 Rep 217 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E92 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: ct iTrader: (3)	Low dust.. Thumbs up! I don't know about anyone else but I hate the oem BMW brake pads. They work well but the dust is miserable. I've been searching but before I pull the trigger what's the consensus. I need a new set of pads that are quiet and have the same stopping power to stock but a lot less dust. Thanks! __________________ Garage: Waiting: 2016 340i Estoril Blue Sold: 2008 e92 M3 Jerez Black Sold: 2007 e90 335i Saphire Black
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Express Major General 369 Rep 8,693 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.30]	i have heard good things about akebono pads
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EAS 548 Rep 5,695 Posts Drives: VF620 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (10)	We are currently running a special for 15% during August on Cool Carbon Brake Pads! These are great alternative brake pads to OEM as they have less dust and have a linear braking feel. Cool Carbon - Street Performance/Track Tuned (S/T) Brake Pads for e9x 335i/Xi) Code: ccaugust15
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Bartman619 Captain 25 Rep 701 Posts Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SDCA iTrader: (2)	...is it really low dust or is the color of the brake dust the new pads creates is lighter in color ?
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Shazmonkee 110 Rep 2,455 Posts Drives: BMW E92 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i E92 C ... [0.00]	^dean, I think David is trying to say that there's less dust and close to OEM braking power
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bimdaddy Major 37 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: 911 Carrera & G01 X3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (10)	I have personally used Akebono and Rotex Gold. You'll love it! __________________ 2020 X3 X-Drive 30i; Alpine White/Mocha
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EAS 548 Rep 5,695 Posts Drives: VF620 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (10)	Definitely less brake dust; about 1/3rd of OE after fully bedded. Linear means that you can apply brakes in a linear fashion and receive equivalent braking from zero to ABS. They are not grabby like OE which give you approximately 20% of full braking with light pedal pressure and little ability to modulate from zero up to 20%. CC's offer a slightly higher friction level than OE when cold and friction level will increase with heat. These are a very popular alternative to OE. Not to mention, 15% off
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deanmc Captain 64 Rep 878 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (15) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	Thanks David. I think I'm sold on these. Can you shoot me a PM quote for front brakes installed with sensors? I'm due for brake replacement in about 1500 miles. Thanks. __________________
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SPGspeed Second Lieutenant 33 Rep 217 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E92 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: ct iTrader: (3)	Thanks for everyones help... but i like the initial bite of the OEM brakes... what is the consensus Akebono or Rotex Gold? __________________ Garage: Waiting: 2016 340i Estoril Blue Sold: 2008 e92 M3 Jerez Black Sold: 2007 e90 335i Saphire Black
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