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FC
04-21-2009, 10:41 AM
I just crossed 59K miles and when I put on the summer tires I noticed the front pads are way down. The disks seem very worn too. I'm actually surprised that the light has not come on. The brakes have been feeling relatively mushy/fadish lately.

So, it's time for a good old bleeding and new fronts (rears replaced by BMW @ ~45K miles).

Any reason NOT to stick with OEM parts? Real OEM lists rotors, pads, sensors, paste for ~$250. If I go OEM, are they the best source?

I may do a CDVectomy while I'm at it too.

I've decided to keep my car through the summer, so I might as well get it up to snuff. I'm due for the 60K mile service too, which I'll probably do myself.

ff
04-21-2009, 11:00 AM
Just use OEM pads. There is no benefit to going with the aftermarket pads that claim to enable better stopping distance.

John V
04-21-2009, 11:07 AM
Just use OEM pads. There is no benefit to going with the aftermarket pads that claim to enable better stopping distance.

False.

For FC, though, I'd also stick with OEM unless there is something that he didn't like about the original pads (dust, noise, etc).

FC
04-21-2009, 11:13 AM
My plan was to stick with OEM. They are dusty, but I'm used to it. They've been great all this time. Just curious to hear if there was some sort of universal concensus that some aftermarket pad was the way to go. A lot can happen in 6 years.

ff
04-21-2009, 11:15 AM
False.

As far as performance. That's what I was referring to.

Nick M3
04-21-2009, 11:28 AM
As far as performance. That's what I was referring to.
Again, false.

ff
04-21-2009, 11:46 AM
Again, false.

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/showthread.php?t=12783&highlight=brake+pads

John V
04-21-2009, 05:32 PM
And your point is what, exactly?

rumatt
04-21-2009, 06:09 PM
I like the brakes.

I don't like the dust.

I'll probably try something new next time.

Nick M3
04-21-2009, 06:45 PM
I like the brakes.

I don't like the dust.

I'll probably try something new next time.
Axxis Deluxe Ceramics aren't bad. And they are cheap. Hawk Ceramics are slightly better, but they are horribly expensive.

FC
04-21-2009, 07:44 PM
I like the brakes.

I don't like the dust.

I'll probably try something new next time.

I only have to live with the dust for another 6 months tops.

ff
04-21-2009, 09:15 PM
And your point is what, exactly?

No point. I just want a straight answer. Can aftermarket pads improve braking performance, or not?

FC
04-21-2009, 09:18 PM
No point. I just want a straight answer. Can aftermarket pads improve braking performance, or not?

Absolutely. But are you being limited by something else first?

Example. You can remove the ZHP's 155mph speed limited, but what good is it? The car barely has enough hp to get you past 150.

John V
04-22-2009, 05:52 AM
No point. I just want a straight answer. Can aftermarket pads improve braking performance, or not?

If you stop trying to define "braking performance" as purely stopping distance, then absolutely yes.

FC
05-05-2009, 07:56 AM
Real OEM lists rotors, pads, sensors, paste for ~$250. If I go OEM, are they the best source?

Local stealership quoted me $377 for the same parts. :ack:

I guess I'll order from Real OEM. Anyone use them before? Other suggestions for OEM parts?

Also, is there anything odd I'm missing (like one-time use fasteners, etc)?

Thanks,

BahnBaum
05-05-2009, 08:07 AM
Local stealership quoted me $377 for the same parts. :ack:

I guess I'll order from Real OEM. Anyone use them before? Other suggestions for OEM parts?

http://www.autohausaz.com/


Alex

John V
05-05-2009, 08:55 AM
http://www.autohausaz.com/


Alex

I've had pretty decent results with them as well. Not always the fastest, but generally the cheapest.

lip277
05-05-2009, 09:58 AM
I've had pretty decent results with them as well. Not always the fastest, but generally the cheapest.

+1 also...

But - They have been VERY fast for me. They ship from WorldPac locations and there is one ~20 miles from where I live.
If I order something from them and it is stocked locally - I can have the UPS package on my porch the next afternoon.

FC
05-05-2009, 10:54 AM
Thanks guys!