[j0nblayz]

Hoping someone could help me understand if there are any difference in brake pads for early build of 2011 535i’s. My car is a 2010/10 build date, and usually when I order brake pads I just order for 2011 and never had issues. I’m looking at changing my pads to another type, and I see that couple companies now have different part number for f10 built prior to 2010/11. Anyone know if there are any difference in pad fit? Amazon Canada has the model for built after 2010/11 and I’m thinking these should fit.

[j0nblayz]

Just checking on realoem and see same part number for brake pads for all 535i’s from 2010-2016. So bit confusing why some vendors have different part number for early built 535i’s.

[JDMSteven]

I would call those companies. I had the same situation on my 2011 when I ordered brakes from R1 Concepts, their website said aluminum hat rotor or cast hat rotor and when I called them they had no idea why it was like that and I got the right set

[j0nblayz]

Originally Posted by JDMSteven

I would call those companies. I had the same situation on my 2011 when I ordered brakes from R1 Concepts, their website said aluminum hat rotor or cast hat rotor and when I called them they had no idea why it was like that and I got the right set

I was dealing with powerstop as their prices were great for the front kit. I was thinking this time around I would try out slotted/cross drilled with some Oep pads they sold. However after having multiple email exchanges, I lost confidence in their support. Still don’t have an answer to my question. It’s very unfortunate...

I ended up just ordering the same set I always ordered, Zimmermans with some Textar pads, can’t go wrong with that set.

Im sure powerstop sells great products, however just didn’t get confidence about the support I would get If I ever have issues or warranty concerns. I’m reading a lot of positive feedback regarding R1 concepts, so I’m thinking for my next set I will try them out instead.