Brakes pad due for a change a few questions

[nnguyen04]

I just ordered this

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...921%7CL2*16463

Anyone got any info on these? How good are they and etc? Also can these be used with my OEM rotors? Can i also turn my OEM rotors?

If not, I wanting to get these

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...921%7CL2*16462

But scared it might be crap.

Also any DIY for the rear brake change? i know the front are easy, but the rear is much more complicated?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[TheBingoBalls]

While Akebono will reduce the brake dust, users have found that the bite (braking) isn't as good as the OEM brake pads.

There is a DIY for brake changes but there isn't anything too different from the front and rear rotors, if you can manage the front you should have no problems with the rear.

[nnguyen04]

Originally Posted by 宝马.e90

While Akebono will reduce the brake dust, users have found that the bite (braking) isn't as good as the OEM brake pads.

There is a DIY for brake changes but there isn't anything too different from the front and rear rotors, if you can manage the front you should have no problems with the rear.

thanks for the info! Can i turn my OEM rotors?

[MightyMouseTech]

Originally Posted by nnguyen04

thanks for the info! Can i turn my OEM rotors?

Do you have a brake lathe? Or even better, an on-car brake lathe?

[nnguyen04]

I got a shop that can do it. Just wondering if the OEM rotors are turnable since its soo thin.

nvm just gonna get these. very good reviews on the seller

http://www.ebay.com/itm/280923584445

[vivanapoli806]

Centric makes some good quality rotors. I think they are the 125 series. Look into those. U can find them on tirerack and rock auto.

[Dackelone]

When it comes to brakes... its best to stick with BMW OE parts. Kind of like aftermarket waterpumps... I prefer BMW OE to OEM(aftermarket).

On my old e39... I have gone thru two sets of aftermarket rotors. First ATE and then Bosch. The Bosch ones were really poor performing. I then bough the bullet and bought BMW OE ones. Man do they stop better, and have not warped out on me like the other two aftermarket brands did. Also the BMW rotors were noticeably heavier when I installed them. I did not weigh them, but I could tell they were a few pounds heavier.


As to the OP's Question... can you turn the rotors... yea sure... as long as you have enough meat on them. Measure then rotor thickness and look for the MIN stamping on the edge of the rotor vents. IF you have +2mm I'd say go for turning them. But usually you don't have enough "meat" left on them. Especially if your rotor face has a lip on the edge of them.

[Iron Man]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

When it comes to brakes... its best to stick with BMW OE parts. Kind of like aftermarket waterpumps... I prefer BMW OE to OEM(aftermarket).

On my old e39... I have gone thru two sets of aftermarket rotors. First ATE and then Bosch. The Bosch ones were really poor performing. I then bough the bullet and bought BMW OE ones. Man do they stop better, and have not warped out on me like the other two aftermarket brands did. Also the BMW rotors were noticeably heavier when I installed them. I did not weigh them, but I could tell they were a few pounds heavier.

I would think any set that have been properly cryo-treated would solve any warping problems.

[Zeros and ones]

Originally Posted by 宝马.e90

While Akebono will reduce the brake dust, users have found that the bite (braking) isn't as good as the OEM brake pads.

really? I have been running Akebono on my e39, front and back. I have even ran PBR's. Both pads on performance is only a notch less than BMW pads. So I wouldn't go as far as saying they are not as good. They are pretty close to BMW pads.

I wouldn't hesitate getting Akebono. They are very good pads. I have even had some friends put them on their e30's and all were very happy with them. But the lake of break dust is amazing.

[nnguyen04]

Originally Posted by Zeros and ones

really? I have been running Akebono on my e39, front and back. I have even ran PBR's. Both pads on performance is only a notch less than BMW pads. So I wouldn't go as far as saying they are not as good. They are pretty close to BMW pads.

I wouldn't hesitate getting Akebono. They are very good pads. I have even had some friends put them on their e30's and all were very happy with them. But the lake of break dust is amazing.

Thanks for the inputs guys! Pads coming Monday. As for rotors, I heard good things about brakelabs rotors so I will give them a try and report back.

Thanks!

[TheBingoBalls]

Originally Posted by Zeros and ones

really? I have been running Akebono on my e39, front and back. I have even ran PBR's. Both pads on performance is only a notch less than BMW pads. So I wouldn't go as far as saying they are not as good. They are pretty close to BMW pads.

I wouldn't hesitate getting Akebono. They are very good pads. I have even had some friends put them on their e30's and all were very happy with them. But the lake of break dust is amazing.

Not sure as I've stuck with OEM pads but users on the forum have experienced this. They're not like some cheap pads but those with experience said there is a difference but nothing to really make other users stay away from.