Whats the best low dusting brake pads for 335i's?

Starscream · 04-30-2014, 04:42 PM

Just got myself a 335i and wanted to hear from owners whats the best low dusting brake pads for these cars?

Been a while since I looked into replacement brake pads for BMW's and wanted to see whats out there,

r1concepts · 04-30-2014, 07:29 PM

A lot of the users on here like to go with the Akebono Ceramic pads. However, going with a ceramic pad will pretty much be a down grade in braking since you lose the initial brake bite and power from the OEM pads. Ceramics are great if you want low dust.

SaviorXi · 04-30-2014, 07:39 PM

I have the Akebono Ceramic pads and I love them. They keep my BBS's much cleaner than the stock pads. I will get them again when they are done.

Starscream · 04-30-2014, 08:40 PM

Awesome thanks guys

SoCalHarley · 04-30-2014, 10:52 PM

I installed Akebonos recently and do not see this initial brake bite concern one to be an issue. What actually does initial brake bite have to do with anything related to braking capability anyway. These Akebonos feel as capable as any pad I have used and do not make any dust. I guess if this initial brake bite means something to you than stick with the OEM pads. I think you would be very pleased with the performance of the akebono ceramics while having clean wheels at the same time.

sd_luis · 04-30-2014, 11:23 PM

I have ebc red stuff they have low dusting and the performance its great better than oem. Akebono are known for having low dusting, BUT lacks in performance so I would recommend ebc red stuff

Starscream · 04-30-2014, 11:46 PM

I have used EBC stuff before in my other cars,
I remember using them a lot in England, I think they are a British company too?

Maybe I'll be a bit different and get the Red Stuff

Volasko · 05-01-2014, 10:58 AM

One thing no one EVER mentions about the Akebono's are the pads are JUST slightly smaller than OEM. If you hit the brakes while in reverse (after applying normally going forward) you will hear a clunk noise as they shift in bracket. My mechanical told me about this when I asked him his opinion on the Akebono's. All other mentions about them are true.

mlifxs · 05-01-2014, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Volasko

One thing no one EVER mentions about the Akebono's are the pads are JUST slightly smaller than OEM. If you hit the brakes while in reverse (after applying normally going forward) you will hear a clunk noise as they shift in bracket. My mechanical told me about this when I asked him his opinion on the Akebono's. All other mentions about them are true.

huh. I have to try that out. Thanks for mentioning.

SuperBmw · 05-01-2014, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Volasko

One thing no one EVER mentions about the Akebono's are the pads are JUST slightly smaller than OEM. If you hit the brakes while in reverse (after applying normally going forward) you will hear a clunk noise as they shift in bracket. My mechanical told me about this when I asked him his opinion on the Akebono's. All other mentions about them are true.

I have ran akebonos on all three of my 335i's and never had this issue.

Henrik · 05-01-2014, 08:22 PM

The new OEM pads have way less dust now and the braking is just as good as before.

jc_bmw · 05-01-2014, 08:22 PM

have anyone run Stoptech brake pads?

Casca · 05-01-2014, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volasko

One thing no one EVER mentions about the Akebono's are the pads are JUST slightly smaller than OEM. If you hit the brakes while in reverse (after applying normally going forward) you will hear a clunk noise as they shift in bracket. My mechanical told me about this when I asked him his opinion on the Akebono's. All other mentions about them are true.

I have akebonos and go in reverse and use the brakes, never had a clunk. Maybe your mechanic is telling you stories where the fault is not his.

NJ Krish · 05-01-2014, 09:28 PM

Akebono baby. I have Akebono on my rear with Zimmerman Rotors and front is all OEM until they wear out. After a month of heavy driving you can swipe a finger in the front and it will come out black, swipe in the rear and you will have almost nothing on your finger.

But like most have said the bite is not as good as OEM. But gets better over time or I have just gotten use to it.

CenCal X3M Comp · 05-01-2014, 09:53 PM

I have a 2011 335is in which I never had brake dust until the dealer replaced the rears. My fronts are the originals and does not produce any dust. Now that the dealer replaced the rears, I get a lot of dust in the rear. I'm wonder what kind of OEM pads I have that does not generate dust in the front or the original rears?

Nossic · 05-01-2014, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jc_bmw

have anyone run Stoptech brake pads?

I'm putting them on tomorrow along with new front rotors.

Centric series 125 High Carbon Blank (I don't really know what they're called anymore)
Stoptech street performance pads.

Rears will remain OEM pads and rotors as braking is mostly done by the front anyways.

05-01-2014, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Henrik

The new OEM pads have way less dust now and the braking is just as good as before.

Did you have to order pads for a newer model year or are they ALL the same compound now no matter which model year you choose? I'd be curious to see if there's a difference in part numbers, etc. Either way, I've heard the same thing in the past regarding lower amounts of dust on the newer compound.

05-01-2014, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Nossic

Centric series 125 High Carbon Blank (I don't really know what they're called anymore)
Stoptech street performance pads.

I've got that exact setup on my bro's '07 G35x. He goes easy on the car but those pads still dust a good amount; almost, if not just as much, as our OEM BMW pads actually.

jc_bmw · 05-01-2014, 10:57 PM

Looking at it from Rock Auto and the Stoptech with the Centric High Carbon alloy seems to be a cheaper. Might consider that option.

Starscream · 05-01-2014, 11:45 PM

Yeah I just checked rock auto and they have centric ceramics for around $75 front and rear?

Thats such a good price when compared to other brands,
I can't see centric being bad, If I recall Ive had them on other cars,

fravel · 05-02-2014, 02:53 PM

I'm partial to Autozone Duralast Golds. Low dust, comparable performance to OEM, and lifetime warranty. It's hard to argue with a brake pad that you'll never have to pay to replace for as long as you own the car.

jc_bmw · 05-02-2014, 03:56 PM

on my 328i I just placed an order for the StopTech Street Performance (309) pads for the front and Centric High Carbon Alloy rotors (125) mixed with Wagner Thermo Quiet pads for the rear lol

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r1concepts Lieutenant Colonel 90 Rep 1,677 Posts Drives: 07' E90 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cerritos, CA iTrader: (2)	A lot of the users on here like to go with the Akebono Ceramic pads. However, going with a ceramic pad will pretty much be a down grade in braking since you lose the initial brake bite and power from the OEM pads. Ceramics are great if you want low dust.
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SaviorXi Lieutenant 21 Rep 578 Posts Drives: 2009 335i xDrive coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dirty South Jersey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 335i Xdrive Coupe [10.00]	I have the Akebono Ceramic pads and I love them. They keep my BBS's much cleaner than the stock pads. I will get them again when they are done.
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SoCalHarley Private First Class 19 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e90 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Savannah, GA iTrader: (0)	I installed Akebonos recently and do not see this initial brake bite concern one to be an issue. What actually does initial brake bite have to do with anything related to braking capability anyway. These Akebonos feel as capable as any pad I have used and do not make any dust. I guess if this initial brake bite means something to you than stick with the OEM pads. I think you would be very pleased with the performance of the akebono ceramics while having clean wheels at the same time. __________________ 2007 335i e90 Auto FBO JB4 G5, xHP Stage 3 TCU, Wagner EVO 1 FMIC, VRSF DP's, Corsa mufflers w/x-pipe, Mr.5 intake, 25 row oil cooler, ST coilovers, Hotchkis swaybars, rear subframe inserts, Dynavin N7, 3M brushed black interior trim , Apex PS-7 wheels, Continental 235/35/19 & 275/30/19
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sd_luis Captain 101 Rep 912 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325I Join Date: May 2013 Location: Germany iTrader: (1)	I have ebc red stuff they have low dusting and the performance its great better than oem. Akebono are known for having low dusting, BUT lacks in performance so I would recommend ebc red stuff __________________ Check out my built thread of my white beauty! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1045460 Follow me on Instagram! l_gomez1215
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Starscream Colonel 135 Rep 2,120 Posts Drives: ///M Roadster + E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Park Ridge NJ + Windermere FL iTrader: (23)	I have used EBC stuff before in my other cars, I remember using them a lot in England, I think they are a British company too? Maybe I'll be a bit different and get the Red Stuff __________________ Imola Red Roadster
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Henrik Private 0 Rep 72 Posts Drives: '13 Lexus GS 350 07' E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (3)	The new OEM pads have way less dust now and the braking is just as good as before.
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NJ Krish First Lieutenant 56 Rep 325 Posts Drives: Bmw 328xi 2008 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Bmw 328xi [10.00]	Akebono baby. I have Akebono on my rear with Zimmerman Rotors and front is all OEM until they wear out. After a month of heavy driving you can swipe a finger in the front and it will come out black, swipe in the rear and you will have almost nothing on your finger. But like most have said the bite is not as good as OEM. But gets better over time or I have just gotten use to it. __________________ --------------------------------------------- Current 2008 Bmw 328xi Coupe Sport N51 /w 3 stage IM \| VMR 710 w/ Conti DWS \| AA Tune Stage 2 \| AA Signature Exhaust \| Red Cyba scoops \| Lux V4 \| Euro-box mod w/ Silicone intake hose \| Eibach pro kit w/ Bilstein Sport \| Carbon Fiber Hood powerdome \| Mtech Bumper w/ Akyrim CF lip
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CenCal X3M Comp Second Lieutenant 88 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2024 X3M Comp Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Central Cali (and Sometimes Brazil) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M4 [0.00]	I have a 2011 335is in which I never had brake dust until the dealer replaced the rears. My fronts are the originals and does not produce any dust. Now that the dealer replaced the rears, I get a lot of dust in the rear. I'm wonder what kind of OEM pads I have that does not generate dust in the front or the original rears?
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jc_bmw First Lieutenant 59 Rep 383 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i E90 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Markham, Ontario iTrader: (3)	Looking at it from Rock Auto and the Stoptech with the Centric High Carbon alloy seems to be a cheaper. Might consider that option. __________________ 09 E90 328i 3IM, Eurocharged, K&N, 80W LED Angel Coding: Digi Speed, Express Up Fob, Wipe Wash Count, Weather Station, Headlight Sensitivity
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Starscream Colonel 135 Rep 2,120 Posts Drives: ///M Roadster + E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Park Ridge NJ + Windermere FL iTrader: (23)	Yeah I just checked rock auto and they have centric ceramics for around $75 front and rear? Thats such a good price when compared to other brands, I can't see centric being bad, If I recall Ive had them on other cars, __________________ Imola Red Roadster
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fravel Colonel 1645 Rep 2,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Nasti 'Nati iTrader: (1)	I'm partial to Autozone Duralast Golds. Low dust, comparable performance to OEM, and lifetime warranty. It's hard to argue with a brake pad that you'll never have to pay to replace for as long as you own the car.
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jc_bmw First Lieutenant 59 Rep 383 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i E90 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Markham, Ontario iTrader: (3)	on my 328i I just placed an order for the StopTech Street Performance (309) pads for the front and Centric High Carbon Alloy rotors (125) mixed with Wagner Thermo Quiet pads for the rear lol __________________ 09 E90 328i 3IM, Eurocharged, K&N, 80W LED Angel Coding: Digi Speed, Express Up Fob, Wipe Wash Count, Weather Station, Headlight Sensitivity
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