[caseyfoster]

This is the 2nd bmw ive owned and was wondering if you guys always ran OEM replacement pads from bmw, or more street/performance pads from the web.
I was looking at grabbing from ebc pads that i run on my other daily drivers.

Thanks in advance!

 

[mattmartindrift]

ugh, hate EBC. if you're looking for something you can take to the track look at Carbotech.

 

[BMVVette]

I'm running Hawk HP+ pads...awesome stopping power but A LOT of squealing...I mean like an insane amount! And also quite a bit of dust....but they are worth it in my opinion...stomping on the brakes are so much fun!! Just my two cents!

Ryan

 

[caseyfoster]

Oh wow, i didnt think hawk would make pads for an m5. Ill have to look into them, thanks.

 

[rated ///M]

akebono euro, no more dust!

 

[pghmailman]

Akebono, but not the ceramic ones. Stopping is smooth and linear. They seem to have a great grab during panic deer stops. I wash the car often enough not to really worry about the dust.

 

[[email protected] SW]

I like my Stoptech STPERF pads. They dust slightly less than OEM, less fade and stronger bite.

 

[LA-Sean]

akebono euro

But I still get a little bit of dust.

 

[Seisup]

Hawk Streets....quite nice I say....minimal to no dust and never heard a squeek yet

 

[E55AMG2]

ugh, hate EBC. if you're looking for something you can take to the track look at Carbotech.

+1 on both. I'll also add that the Carbotech Bobcat is perfectly streetable and very rotor friendly.

 

[caseyfoster]

Thanks for all the input guys, very helpful board. Not many other forums out there i can say the same about.

 

[OC e39r]

Here is a good read for you..
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39-m5-e52-z8-discussion/165597-best-brake-pads-street.html

 

[drdre0728]

Since we are on the topic. Whats the best brake pad that wont dust. Im sick of cleaning wheels every other day from the oem pads.

 

[E55AMG2]

Since we are on the topic. Whats the best brake pad that wont dust. Im sick of cleaning wheels every other day from the oem pads.

"Dustless" pads suck unless you drive like grandma. IMO, think of the wheel cleaning as free back exercise. There are no "good" dustless pads.

 

[drdre0728]

"Dustless" pads suck unless you drive like grandma. IMO, think of the wheel cleaning as free back exercise. There are no "good" dustless pads.

hahaha gotcha, then ill guess ill look into those euro or hawks

 

[Kevin The Clean 1]

I will be trying out the Hawk HP street pads. I have heard from many others that the HP+ are a big no no for a street driven M5 though...

 

[BMVVette]

I will be trying out the Hawk HP street pads. I have heard from many others that the HP+ are a big no no for a street driven M5 though...

May I ask why?

Ryan

 

[CSBM5]

Since we are on the topic. Whats the best brake pad that wont dust. Im sick of cleaning wheels every other day from the oem pads.

Axxis Deluxe + pads. Dust is almost non-existent compared to OEM and most others. Amazing really. The "problem" with them is that they have low brake torque. After I switched to Stopteck BBK up front though, they work fine for normal street driving. It's truly amazing how little dust they put out though. I have them on 4 out of 5 cars. The 850R is the worst case for poor brake torque while the S4 feels great with them. The M5 and E46 fall in between. Fine modulation is only so-so, but not too bad when they are very warm.

I've had Centric Posi-quiet semi-metallic pads on the E90 now for years, and they dust MUCH less than OEM pads too. Not quite as little as the Axxis D+ though. Brake torque is fine, very responsive and modulation is excellent.

 

[E55AMG2]

I will be trying out the Hawk HP street pads. I have heard from many others that the HP+ are a big no no for a street driven M5 though...

Hawk pads....smh

 

[mikeoski]

Since we are on the topic. Whats the best brake pad that wont dust. Im sick of cleaning wheels every other day from the oem pads.

Axxis pads are good for the street and very low dust. I have been running the StopTech pads and they work very well on both the street and track. They are not a low dust pad like the Axxis, but don't give off as much dust the OEM pads do. I found that the stock wheels are very difficult to clean. There is a saying about finding a good wheel.....it shows a lot of brake and is easy to clean...