[pikcachu]

Originally Posted by webbit

You get a pair of these

Damn that's more expensive than the brakes lol

[todd hollander]

Originally Posted by pikcachu

i see... but how do you push if the back of the pad is against the rotor and the other against the pistons ? press from top and bottom ?

With the pins out, I just grab the protruding part of the pads, "ears" and pull on them to compress the piston. Like any hydraulic system, it takes a bit of constant pressure while the fluid moves back into the master cylinder. Like compressing a syringe full of oil. They only have to move a few millimeters to create enough space to get the old pads out. If you are replacing fairly worn pads it will take longer to get the pistons all the way back to to get the new thick pads in. It really isn't very difficult. On old cars with crap on the pistons, I just used a open end wrench to lever the pistons back in place.

[pikcachu]

Originally Posted by todd hollander

With the pins out, I just grab the protruding part of the pads, "ears" and pull on them to compress the piston. Like any hydraulic system, it takes a bit of constant pressure while the fluid moves back into the master cylinder. Like compressing a syringe full of oil. They only have to move a few millimeters to create enough space to get the old pads out. If you are replacing fairly worn pads it will take longer to get the pistons all the way back to to get the new thick pads in. It really isn't very difficult. On old cars with crap on the pistons, I just used a open end wrench to lever the pistons back in place.

Cool, thanks for the tip

[mike@tpc]

I just put the centric posi quiet semi metallic pads in yesterday. we will see how they dust in the coming weeks.

[jrstech]

Originally Posted by mike@tpc

I just put the centric posi quiet semi metallic pads in yesterday. we will see how they dust in the coming weeks.

How is the braking power compared to stock pads?

[mike@tpc]

I've only driven 45 mixed miles on my way to the airport today, but they felt pretty much exactly the same as stock. I haven't had a chance to properly bed them in though.

[jrstech]

Originally Posted by mike@tpc

I've only driven 45 mixed miles on my way to the airport today, but they felt pretty much exactly the same as stock. I haven't had a chance to properly bed them in though.

I installed mine today, very easy took a little over an hour. Initial braking power is actually better than stock, time only time will tell.

[webbit]

Originally Posted by pikcachu

Damn that's more expensive than the brakes lol

No I dont have any. They are one of the most expensive ones, but you can buy a good brake caliper spreaders for around $40.00-$50.00. I guess it depends on how many times your going to use them

[mike@tpc]

yeah, after 100 miles, it feels like the initial bite is the same or stronger than the stock pads. Too soon to report on dust, but everything is still clean.

[horsepower_and_hounds]

Dust update?

[mike@tpc]

150 miles, no dust. I drive 50 miles each way to work, but only once per week

[webbit]

Originally Posted by mike@tpc

ceramic pads if you are just street driving and not tracking. Best mod ever for brake dust. Either akebono or centric posi quiet.

I cant find any akebono or centric posi quiet ceramic pads for an M235i. Could you please advise, can you give me any websites where I can purchase these from

[jrstech]

Originally Posted by webbit

I cant find any akebono or centric posi quiet ceramic pads for an M235i. Could you please advise, can you give me any websites where I can purchase these from

Got my Centric Posi Quiets semi metallic from Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o03_s00

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o03_s00

Dust accumulation is about 80% better than stock and stopping power is same or better than stock. Probably the best $100 upgrade thus far.

[mike@tpc]

yes, very little dust

[augerpro]

Are OEM semi-metallic?

[webbit]

Originally Posted by jrstech

Got my Centric Posi Quiets semi metallic from Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o03_s00

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o03_s00

Dust accumulation is about 80% better than stock and stopping power is same or better than stock. Probably the best $100 upgrade thus far.

Thanks jrstech, unfortunately they dont ship to Australia

[mike@tpc]

I'm sure one of us could forward them on to you at cost. I know I would be happy to.

[webbit]

Originally Posted by mike@tpc

I'm sure one of us could forward them on to you at cost. I know I would be happy to.

Thanks man I appreciate your gesture

[webbit]

Originally Posted by ehagerty

I ran the POWERSTOP - Z16 EVOLUTION CERAMIC BRAKE PADS on my 1 series and they were very low dust and usually washed off easily. The problem with the 2 series is I can't find anybody making carbon ceramic for front & rear yet. They all only supply the front.

Check these out. Hope this is of some help

http://www.jcwhitney.com/brake-pad-s...=d67711y2015g2

[jtzako]

I'm really hating the dust on mine. I live in an apartment so its not terribly easy for me to clean that dust off every few days. I may end up replacing the pads. Is there some reason you cant just compress the pistons on a 2 series w/ a c-clamp like on every other vehicle I've owned?

[mike@tpc]

228 without the big brakes, you can use a c clamp

[jtzako]

Originally Posted by mike@tpc

228 without the big brakes, you can use a c clamp

I have the msport brakes. I'm guessing those are the 'big' ones. I havent really looked closely at them to see how changing pads works.