Brake pads on BMW E60 550i

[abmi0000]

Hi gents,

I need to replace my front pads soon. Any recommendations?

Anyone use the EBC stuff?

 

[SP33DYV]

I just get them from the dealer near me. They usually give me good discount on pads and discs. Anything from 15%-25%. I just find that the BMW pads work best with BMW discs.


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[Loom]

Hi gents,

I need to replace my front pads soon. Any recommendations?

Anyone use the EBC stuff?

I've used EBC Ultimax (the bog standard stuff) on a Rover 600, an Avensis and an E36 and am happy with them. I do mostly relaxed driving with the occasional spirited acceleration just for kicks but rarely need to brake hard from high speeds.

 

[calypso]

Depends what you want out of them. I like Ferodo DS2500, but they noisy and have crap cold bite.

 

[KSINGH]

used Ferodo before. i understand BMW stocks Ferodo unbranded ofcos.

anyway i think the powerbrake kit uses Bendix which is what i am on now.

wouldn't Ferodo's be fine? even braking from 200+ should be ok.

 

[abmi0000]

Thanks for the responses.

I drive fairly hard so I don't want to take chances, hence the alternatives.

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I just get them from the dealer near me. They usually give me good discount on pads and discs. Anything from 15%-25%. I just find that the BMW pads work best with BMW discs.


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you get discount straight off the bat or because you know someone there. I don't know BMW discounting pads at all.

 

[frikkieh]

Mine used to be texta - BMW e46 2000 323i:

Rear

Front

If you do normal driving Ferodo or ATE should be fine.
At the moment I have AGAPE pads at the back and they are not good.

 

[moranor@axis]

im using ebc redstuff on my car pretty happy with them get them from freerider

 

[calypso]

Yep my OEM e46 brakes are also Textar. Dealer has them for cheap.

 

[abmi0000]

im using ebc redstuff on my car pretty happy with them get them from freerider

I know that there are different types. Is this for everyday use?

Did you find a different between OEM and this?

 

[SP33DYV]

I've used Bendix before, but find that the Ate pads from BMW have a better initial bite. The Bendix pads need some heat before they bite properly. I am a spirited driver and my pads only last about 20k-25k km's. I always ask the parts salesman for discount. If you don't ask, they will not give you any discount. I have one specific parts salesman I deal with at Auto Bavaria, Jannie.


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[moranor@axis]

im using ebc redstuff on my car pretty happy with them get them from freerider

I know that there are different types. Is this for everyday use?

Did you find a different between OEM and this?

the redstuff is higher friction than oem but still works from a cool temp so it works very well on the road... they will eat disks oem quicker and go though a squealing stage just after the brake in coating wares off after that the quiet and deliver more bite

 

[KSINGH]

I've used Bendix before, but find that the Ate pads from BMW have a better initial bite. The Bendix pads need some heat before they bite properly. I am a spirited driver and my pads only last about 20k-25k km's. I always ask the parts salesman for discount. If you don't ask, they will not give you any discount. I have one specific parts salesman I deal with at Auto Bavaria, Jannie.


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i also get stuff from there. Thabo from the front desk. Will ask Jannie for a discount i need rear pads.

 

[abmi0000]

What do the agents use for OEM fitment? ATE, Ferodo? Anyone know?

 

[Loom]

In another thread it's stated as ATE.

 

[abmi0000]

Lots of brake fitment places these days claim that ATE is no longer what they used to be and don't promote this over Ferodo.

What do you guys think?

 

[Spy007]

ATE is OME for BMW as Calipers are ATE as well

 

[frikkieh]

What do the agents use for OEM fitment? ATE, Ferodo? Anyone know?

ATE and TEXTAR

 

[moranor@axis]

Lots of brake fitment places these days claim that ATE is no longer what they used to be and don't promote this over Ferodo.

What do you guys think?

they will sell what ever they can get easier or make more money on :fencelook:

 

[KSINGH]

i was told its Ferodo before.

wheres that Rosslyn member? he should confirm.