'12 135i Front Brake Pads

bEchev25 · 12-06-2018, 08:52 PM

What's up yallll,

It's that time of my ownership of needing to replace my front brake pads. Any of recommendation on which ones? Where to buy? How much to spend? Etc.

I appreciate it!

I've got a 2012 135i if that matters!

Thanks y'all,
Brandon

bEchev25 · 12-07-2018, 08:11 AM

Also,

How much time do I have after it tells me to have them replaced? Obviously ASAP, but can it wait a bit?

chris_flies · 12-08-2018, 02:49 PM

I'd recommend Akebono Ceramic pads for a daily. Super low dust, quiet, easy on rotors. Less expensive than pads from the dealer, but not the cheapest ones out there. Porterfield R4-S pads would be a close second, but only if you're a relatively 'enthusiastic' driver, as they're a little more dusty than the Akebono pads.

When the light goes on in the car, you've probably got around 1k miles until they're actually toast (daily driving conditions).

gjm120 · 12-08-2018, 03:26 PM

Unless there is something recent, Akebono doesn't make 135i pads.

Gangplank · 12-09-2018, 07:50 PM

I have the Cool Carbons. They are supposed to be low dust but they still dust. Quiet which I like. All in all do the job I wanted for a street pad.

HP Autosport · 12-09-2018, 10:50 PM

Porterfield R4S is one of the best street pads out there. Stoptech Sport is just as good.

bbnks2 · 12-10-2018, 07:24 AM

Stoptech sport are horrible. Worst pad I think I've ever used on the street.

Honestly, BMW OE pads are pretty hard to beat in terms of operating range and braking coefficient. Dust is just a function of your car being able to stop even when its 30f outside lol...

chris_flies · 12-11-2018, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by gjm120

Unless there is something recent, Akebono doesn't make 135i pads.

Oops, my bad. They do for the F30 335i, and the 128i, so I assumed they'd also make them for the 135i...

Quote:

Originally Posted by HP Autosport

Porterfield R4S is one of the best street pads out there. Stoptech Sport is just as good.

I love my Porterfield's. The best part is that both the R-4S and R-4 are compound-compatible, so you can swap to the R-4 at the track with no need to re-bed your rotors, or to keep a second set of rotors.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gangplank

I have the Cool Carbons. They are supposed to be low dust but they still dust. Quiet which I like. All in all do the job I wanted for a street pad.

I've heard awesome things about the Cool Carbons, especially the noise (or lack thereof).

HP Autosport · 12-18-2018, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_flies

Oops, my bad. They do for the F30 335i, and the 128i, so I assumed they'd also make them for the 135i...

I love my Porterfield's. The best part is that both the R-4S and R-4 are compound-compatible, so you can swap to the R-4 at the track with no need to re-bed your rotors, or to keep a second set of rotors.

I've heard awesome things about the Cool Carbons, especially the noise (or lack thereof).

Yes, no rebedding when switching between the R4 and R4S!

HelloHollowHalo · 01-08-2019, 10:06 AM

I called a couple local shops and they were quoting ~$500 just to replace the fronts! Is this normal?

bEchev25 · 01-08-2019, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HelloHollowHalo

I called a couple local shops and they were quoting ~$500 just to replace the fronts! Is this normal?

I ended up buying BMW Front Brake Pads for ~$140 and got them installed at a local shop for $170.

Now I've gotta do the rear brake pads and he was gonna charge me ~$270 (parts + labor)

HP Autosport · 01-08-2019, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bEchev25

I ended up buying BMW Front Brake Pads for ~$140 and got them installed at a local shop for $170.

Now I've gotta do the rear brake pads and he was gonna charge me ~$270 (parts + labor)

One hour of his time plus parts, that is normal.

Labor Information Skill Level Mfg. Warranty Standard
Replace
Front Pads B 0.0 1.0
Rear Pads B 0.0 1.1

bEchev25 · 01-08-2019, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HP Autosport

Quote:

Originally Posted by bEchev25

I ended up buying BMW Front Brake Pads for ~$140 and got them installed at a local shop for $170.

Now I've gotta do the rear brake pads and he was gonna charge me ~$270 (parts + labor)

One hour of his time plus parts, that is normal.

Labor Information Skill Level Mfg. Warranty Standard
Replace
Front Pads B 0.0 1.0
Rear Pads B 0.0 1.1

Yep, but $500 is a bit excessive!

NorthernDancer · 01-08-2019, 12:57 PM

bavauto.com for a ton of good info; parts & do it yourself (DIY) videos

mermade · 01-21-2019, 08:34 AM

I'd recommend the Tarox pads
https://mp-uk.com/bmw/1-series/f20-f...eatured&page=2

12-06-2018, 08:52 PM	#1
bEchev25 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 48 Posts Drives: Black 135i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (0)	'12 135i Front Brake Pads What's up yallll, It's that time of my ownership of needing to replace my front brake pads. Any of recommendation on which ones? Where to buy? How much to spend? Etc. I appreciate it! I've got a 2012 135i if that matters! Thanks y'all, Brandon
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bEchev25 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 48 Posts Drives: Black 135i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (0)	Also, How much time do I have after it tells me to have them replaced? Obviously ASAP, but can it wait a bit?
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chris_flies Sideways and Smiling 3027 Rep 2,860 Posts Drives: In Exuberance Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rosamond, CA USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW E91 328i [0.00]	I'd recommend Akebono Ceramic pads for a daily. Super low dust, quiet, easy on rotors. Less expensive than pads from the dealer, but not the cheapest ones out there. Porterfield R4-S pads would be a close second, but only if you're a relatively 'enthusiastic' driver, as they're a little more dusty than the Akebono pads. When the light goes on in the car, you've probably got around 1k miles until they're actually toast (daily driving conditions). __________________ 2012 BMW 328i 6-Speed Wagon \| Deep Sea Blue with Grey Dakota Leather \| Manual Swap, 330i Intake + Tune, 3.15 Helical LSD, Öhlins R&T (SOLD) 2009 BMW 128i 6-Speed Coupé \| Monaco Blue with Black Sensatec \| chris_flies' 128i thread
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12-08-2018, 03:26 PM	#4
gjm120 Colonel 2182 Rep 2,806 Posts Drives: 2013 128i, 2021 230i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: East Texas iTrader: (1)	Unless there is something recent, Akebono doesn't make 135i pads. __________________ E82 / BMWP Springs / Koni Yellows / M front control arms / Adjustable front endlinks / M rear guide rods / Whiteline Poly RSFB
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Gangplank Brigadier General 1540 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2011 e82 135i n55 Sport w/ DCT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vero Beach, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	I have the Cool Carbons. They are supposed to be low dust but they still dust. Quiet which I like. All in all do the job I wanted for a street pad. __________________ 2011 135i w/ DCT \| ZSP Sport Pkg \| PPK \| Ohlins R
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HP Autosport Supreme Allied Commander 3816 Rep 54,319 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, AP, Brembo, GIAC, Koni, Ohlins, Performance Friction, www.hpautosport.com iTrader: (36)	Porterfield R4S is one of the best street pads out there. Stoptech Sport is just as good.
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12-10-2018, 07:24 AM	#7
bbnks2 Colonel 1207 Rep 2,025 Posts Drives: 135i N55 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Stoptech sport are horrible. Worst pad I think I've ever used on the street. Honestly, BMW OE pads are pretty hard to beat in terms of operating range and braking coefficient. Dust is just a function of your car being able to stop even when its 30f outside lol...
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HelloHollowHalo Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 135i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I called a couple local shops and they were quoting ~$500 just to replace the fronts! Is this normal?
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NorthernDancer Colonel 848 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	bavauto.com for a ton of good info; parts & do it yourself (DIY) videos
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01-21-2019, 08:34 AM	#15
mermade New Member 6 Rep 27 Posts Drives: m5 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	I'd recommend the Tarox pads https://mp-uk.com/bmw/1-series/f20-f...eatured&page=2
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