Brake Dust

x-tian-X4.8 · 06-22-2013, 12:21 PM

Hey everyone. I got my new (new to me) 2011 AW 550 about a month ago. I had a question. I have had several BMW in the past. X5,335,135 and all had pretty bad brake dust problems. Especially my 135. This new 550 has VERY little brake dust. I am extremely happy about this because its such an annoyance to have dirty rims. Since I purchased this car CPO'd I do not know if the previous owner changed outage brake pads to low brake dust pads. For those who purchased brand new, are you seeing lots of brake dust or has BMW just improved on its brake pad technology?

Thanks

MELLOWYELLOW06 · 06-22-2013, 12:37 PM

I put black rims since I bought the car but
two weeks ago I put on silver AG 21" rims
and noticed little brake dust since I haven't
washed car since install. I was expecting more
dust than this so I'm not complaining

The X Men · 06-22-2013, 01:21 PM

My 2012 535 have little brake dust, I can go weeks without cleaning the rims. I think BMW change over to the low dust material on the F10.

valcor535 · 06-22-2013, 02:18 PM

My 2011 535 IX has little to none brake dust accumulate on the wheels.... I am happy!!!

BMWrules7 · 06-22-2013, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valcor535

My 2011 535 IX has little to none brake dust accumulate on the wheels.... I am happy!!!

I think there is a correlation between reduced brake dust and longer lasting brakes.

Boulder Bill · 06-22-2013, 04:14 PM

I've noticed that too. Compared to my E39, the F10 has very little dust.

DLerner · 06-22-2013, 06:24 PM

They definitely changed brake pads, F10 is much cleaner than other BMWs I've owned. That said, the brakes don't feel as great or bite like the older ones did. I guess that's the trade off.

The X Men · 06-22-2013, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YodaSyrup

They definitely changed brake pads, F10 is much cleaner than other BMWs I've owned. That said, the brakes don't feel as great or bite like the older ones did. I guess that's the trade off.

Yes ceramic pads vs semi metallic.

K-A · 06-22-2013, 08:42 PM

Little to no brake dust at all. Very happy about that.

Lee · 06-23-2013, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K-A

Little to no brake dust at all. Very happy about that.

Same, on my 12' 550i.

fafafoooey · 06-23-2013, 05:13 AM

My 2011 535 has terrible brake dust. Maybe when I get the first replacement pads they will be the low dust ones.

Estimated Prophet · 06-23-2013, 10:52 AM

My 2012 550i has almost no brake dust. Coming from an Infiniti M which also had almost no brake dust I was not looking forward to having filthy wheels in between washings like I see on so many older BMW's. But much to my surprise, brake dust is almost non-existent. Since it almost never rains here it has been months since I washed the car and wheels still look clean other than the normal road grime you always get.

Luigi524TD · 06-23-2013, 08:30 PM

My '13 535xDrive has little to no brake dust - A first for me and I've been driving BMWs since 1986!

x-tian-X4.8 · 06-24-2013, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YodaSyrup

They definitely changed brake pads, F10 is much cleaner than other BMWs I've owned. That said, the brakes don't feel as great or bite like the older ones did. I guess that's the trade off.

I did notice this. I actually took my car for service and ask them to check the brakes. Thought they needed replacing. SA said they were ok

freeewilly · 06-28-2013, 03:03 AM

I love the new brake pads on F10, it last weeks before it shows dusts.
E60 last a couple of days.

06-22-2013, 12:21 PM	#1
x-tian-X4.8 Private 6 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 2007 X5 4.8i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Brake Dust Hey everyone. I got my new (new to me) 2011 AW 550 about a month ago. I had a question. I have had several BMW in the past. X5,335,135 and all had pretty bad brake dust problems. Especially my 135. This new 550 has VERY little brake dust. I am extremely happy about this because its such an annoyance to have dirty rims. Since I purchased this car CPO'd I do not know if the previous owner changed outage brake pads to low brake dust pads. For those who purchased brand new, are you seeing lots of brake dust or has BMW just improved on its brake pad technology? Thanks
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

06-22-2013, 12:37 PM	#2
MELLOWYELLOW06 Major 331 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: 2020 M8 & 2022 X& M50i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: SOCAL iTrader: (0)	I put black rims since I bought the car but two weeks ago I put on silver AG 21" rims and noticed little brake dust since I haven't washed car since install. I was expecting more dust than this so I'm not complaining
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-22-2013, 01:21 PM	#3
The X Men Colonel 99 Rep 2,323 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	My 2012 535 have little brake dust, I can go weeks without cleaning the rims. I think BMW change over to the low dust material on the F10.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-22-2013, 02:18 PM	#4
valcor535 Private 7 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 2011 535I X-Drive Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	My 2011 535 IX has little to none brake dust accumulate on the wheels.... I am happy!!!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-22-2013, 04:14 PM	#6
Boulder Bill First Lieutenant 61 Rep 371 Posts Drives: 2018 Porsche Cayman GTS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	I've noticed that too. Compared to my E39, the F10 has very little dust. __________________ 2013 F10 550i \| 6 Speed Manual \| M Sport Package \| Carbon Black \| Oyster & Black Nappa \| Dynamic Handling w/Dynamic Damper Control \| Executive Package (Comfort Access - Soft Close - HUD) \| B&O Sound \| Luxury Seating & Heated Seats (retired: 2002 E39 540i \| 6 Speed Manual)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-22-2013, 06:24 PM	#7
DLerner Private First Class 48 Rep 184 Posts Drives: F10 535, X164 GL550 Join Date: May 2011 Location: VA USA iTrader: (0)	They definitely changed brake pads, F10 is much cleaner than other BMWs I've owned. That said, the brakes don't feel as great or bite like the older ones did. I guess that's the trade off.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-22-2013, 08:42 PM	#9
K-A Nice 13 Rep 323 Posts Drives: Porsche Macan S SportDesign Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Uranus iTrader: (0)	Little to no brake dust at all. Very happy about that. __________________ -'15 Porsche Macan S SportDesign \| White/Black (Alcantara/Leather), PDK, 20" RS Spyder's w/ Colored Crests, Air Suspension w/ PASM, High-Gloss Black Trim, Premium Package, Comfort Lighting, Tints. -'15 Mazda 3 i Sport. -Recents: '13 BMW 535i M Sport: Black/Black. & Some MB's.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-23-2013, 05:13 AM	#11
fafafoooey New Member 2 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Imp Blue Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	My 2011 535 has terrible brake dust. Maybe when I get the first replacement pads they will be the low dust ones.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-23-2013, 10:52 AM	#12
Estimated Prophet Enlisted Member 1 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2012 550i / Stage 2 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	My 2012 550i has almost no brake dust. Coming from an Infiniti M which also had almost no brake dust I was not looking forward to having filthy wheels in between washings like I see on so many older BMW's. But much to my surprise, brake dust is almost non-existent. Since it almost never rains here it has been months since I washed the car and wheels still look clean other than the normal road grime you always get.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-23-2013, 08:30 PM	#13
Luigi524TD Private First Class 34 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2023 X5 45e MSport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Southern NJ iTrader: (0)	My '13 535xDrive has little to no brake dust - A first for me and I've been driving BMWs since 1986! __________________ My opinions are free - you'll get exactly what you pay for! Current: 2023 X5 45e MSport 2013 X1 3.5 MSport 1998 Z3 2.8
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-28-2013, 03:03 AM	#15
freeewilly New Member 3 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 535i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I love the new brake pads on F10, it last weeks before it shows dusts. E60 last a couple of days.
	Appreciate 0 Quote