Brake Pad Recommendations

Gregoryb01 · 01-24-2023, 08:38 PM

Hi all,

I will be replacing front and rear pads on my 2016 M235i X.

I’m looking for recommendations for pads that have excellent stopping power combined with the lowest amount of dust and no noise.

Thank you!

Sportstick · 01-24-2023, 11:43 PM

Akebono EUR (easily available from Tire Rack).
I’ve been using them for many years and cars and they do what you’re asking.

leftoverture · 01-25-2023, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Sportstick

Akebono EUR (easily available from Tire Rack).
I’ve been using them for many years and cars and they do what you’re asking.

This is what I put on for my rear brakes and they have been great.

freakystyly · 01-25-2023, 08:13 AM

Your feet on the pedals adjust pretty quick to new things like differences in braking force. The Akebonos don't bite as hard as stock pads but the lack of brake dust is a nice trade off. More than fine for street use. I put them on my car as well, and don't regret it. Zero issues in winter temps.

XutvJet · 01-26-2023, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Gregoryb01

Hi all,

I will be replacing front and rear pads on my 2016 M235i X.

I’m looking for recommendations for pads that have excellent stopping power combined with the lowest amount of dust and no noise.

Thank you!

You can't have excellent performing pads without a lot of dust. Same goes for tires; high grip = high wear.

Sportstick · 01-26-2023, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by XutvJet

You can't have excellent performing pads without a lot of dust. Same goes for tires; high grip = high wear.

But, don't you think we must add some context to "excellent"? Excellent on the track is what you describe. Excellent for normal street driving is another. My experience across many applications is excellent street capability with no dust nor noise from Akebono.

Gregoryb01 · 01-26-2023, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportstick

But, don't you think we must add some context to "excellent"? Excellent on the track is what you describe. Excellent for normal street driving is another. My experience across many applications is excellent street capability with no dust nor noise from Akebono.

Thanks. Those are what I ordered. And as you stated I’m not looking for track use, but Street use.

mecheng77 · 01-27-2023, 06:49 AM

Is there a pad that is decent on both track and road?

aerobod · 01-27-2023, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mecheng77

Is there a pad that is decent on both track and road?

Ferodo DS2500 is probably the best compromise for that scenario.

Kernel Kurtz · 01-27-2023, 10:11 PM

Functionality, cosmetics, and price.

Pick any two.

mecheng77 · 01-28-2023, 03:43 AM

I personally like Euro pads and I don’t care about brake dust. I’ve used Pagid and Textar, both were good and affordable.

What do you guys use for dedicated track pads?

What do ppl think of EBC?

MarcoZandrini · 01-28-2023, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mecheng77

I personally like Euro pads and I don’t care about brake dust. I’ve used Pagid and Textar, both were good and affordable.

What do you guys use for dedicated track pads?

What do ppl think of EBC?

Performance Friction -08 pads front and rear. Absolutely ZERO fade!

cristo · 01-28-2023, 10:17 AM

I’ve had good results with
Carbotech 1521 and G-LOC
GS-1 pads on my MINIs.
Good bite, even when cold,
and great grip even when hot,
low dust, and rotor friendly.
I think G-LOC has disappeared
from the market, but Carbotech
is still around.

dradernh · 01-28-2023, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mecheng77

What do you guys use for dedicated track pads?

Ask ten track rats, get ten different answers.

Mine: Hawk DTC-70.

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Gregoryb01 Private 57 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i xdrive Convertible Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	Brake Pad Recommendations Hi all, I will be replacing front and rear pads on my 2016 M235i X. I’m looking for recommendations for pads that have excellent stopping power combined with the lowest amount of dust and no noise. Thank you! Last edited by Gregoryb01; 01-24-2023 at 09:32 PM..
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Sportstick Major General 4654 Rep 6,029 Posts Drives: '15 228i and '24 X3 sDrive30i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Southwest USA iTrader: (0)	Akebono EUR (easily available from Tire Rack). I’ve been using them for many years and cars and they do what you’re asking.
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freakystyly Lieutenant Colonel 2994 Rep 1,797 Posts Drives: F22 B58 6MT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Your feet on the pedals adjust pretty quick to new things like differences in braking force. The Akebonos don't bite as hard as stock pads but the lack of brake dust is a nice trade off. More than fine for street use. I put them on my car as well, and don't regret it. Zero issues in winter temps.
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mecheng77 Colonel 1006 Rep 2,243 Posts Drives: 2007 328i / 2014 M235i Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ontario Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] [0.00]	Is there a pad that is decent on both track and road?
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cristo Second Lieutenant 133 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 2020 M240i Convertible Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: York, PA iTrader: (0)	I’ve had good results with Carbotech 1521 and G-LOC GS-1 pads on my MINIs. Good bite, even when cold, and great grip even when hot, low dust, and rotor friendly. I think G-LOC has disappeared from the market, but Carbotech is still around.
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