rotors and pads share your experience...

harris69 · 03-04-2019, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Surly73

My personal opinion? I've said in a couple of threads that when I do my F10 brakes I will absolutely be sticking with the two piece design. I'll see what OE brands of those are available to me when the time comes.

If I was ordering right now (personally), I would probably be getting the Pagids from ECS.

Gotch ya. Pagid it is then.

550iFreak · 03-04-2019, 07:45 PM

X5M OEM front brake system
Rear are aftermarket from oreilly and ceramic pads.

Not as bad on the dust
But boyyyyy do they stop. Initial bite is ridiculous, very touchy. Wakes me up in the morning of the first drive of the day lol.

2011 550i 6mt

Controller47 · 03-05-2019, 04:20 PM

I just replaced both front and rear rotors and pads plus sensors. Went with ATE 2 piece rotors and Brembo pads, replaced retaining springs too, using pagid parts. Rear rotors had worn from 20mm to 18.25mm and fronts from 24mm to 21.20mm (below minimum spec). Car had done 78300 miles.

spyroz · 03-07-2019, 08:59 PM

Retrofit M5/M6 6piston brembo to my 550iM but it's not going well, rotors is warped after less than 10K

wonder if TRONIK bracket kit is legit or if he did the right measuring for the kit!

ashmailusa · 03-23-2021, 11:12 PM

Hello folks!
Has anybody tried new line of TRW Ultra Pads?
Just curious if they are actually close to textar epad?
Very reasonably priced..

Unspec · 03-24-2021, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ashmailusa

Hello folks!
Has anybody tried new line of TRW Ultra Pads?
Just curious if they are actually close to textar epad?
Very reasonably priced..

I'm running them. I like them. Anything specific you want to know?

lsturbointeg · 03-24-2021, 03:35 PM

i know it's an older thread but figure i'd share my setup

custom rotors from CQuence brakes! had this design with drilled/slotted design

ashmailusa · 04-01-2021, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Unspec

I'm running them. I like them. Anything specific you want to know?

Oh nice!
How is the feel/bite relative to the original/textar/akebono pads(whatever you had before)?
FCP seems to be excited about this new line of TRW pads. They say the cold bite is better than Akebono, yet still low dust. I was debating between original BMW or Textar epad(which could be the same thing). But TRW seems to be half price!

Unspec · 04-01-2021, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ashmailusa

Oh nice!
How is the feel/bite relative to the original/textar/akebono pads(whatever you had before)?
FCP seems to be excited about this new line of TRW pads. They say the cold bite is better than Akebono, yet still low dust. I was debating between original BMW or Textar epad(which could be the same thing). But TRW seems to be half price!

I can barely tell a difference between the OEM pad cold bite and the TRW. The pedal definitely is firmer though. TRW makes these bespoke for FCP I believe. They're good pads, can't go wrong with them.

ashmailusa · 04-06-2021, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Unspec

I can barely tell a difference between the OEM pad cold bite and the TRW. The pedal definitely is firmer though. TRW makes these bespoke for FCP I believe. They're good pads, can't go wrong with them.

May I ask you which pads did you have before? Just curious...

Unspec · 04-07-2021, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ashmailusa

May I ask you which pads did you have before? Just curious...

OEM

Global-F10 · 08-07-2021, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Unspec

OEM

About to change my rear brakes using TRW ultras. Any issues for you Unspec so far? Also did you use loctite on the caliper bolts or did you replace them?

Thanks for your all your contributions to the forum! Changing my transmission fluid using your DIY next

Unspec · 08-07-2021, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Global-F10

About to change my rear brakes using TRW ultras. Any issues for you Unspec so far? Also did you use loctite on the caliper bolts or did you replace them?

Thanks for your all your contributions to the forum! Changing my transmission fluid using your DIY next

No issues at all. They're maybe a tad sqeaky when cold but that's not a problem for me. I did not use loctite as I replaced the bolts, but you can use it if you thread chase or clean off the old loctite.

spielnicht · 08-08-2021, 08:00 AM

Brembo rotors are expensive but really good. They're OE without BMW logo after all. I'm very happy with them.

Brembo NAO Ceramic pads are a dud. Good stopping power and no squealing, but produce insane amount of brake dust. INSANE! Stay away.I also don't like that they have a red back plate, especially with painted calipers.

I'm now switching over to Power Stop Z23 pads for the fronts and back. Seem very popular with the M5 crowd and have good reviews. I'll report back after installation and break-in period.

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Controller47 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: BMW 520d Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I just replaced both front and rear rotors and pads plus sensors. Went with ATE 2 piece rotors and Brembo pads, replaced retaining springs too, using pagid parts. Rear rotors had worn from 20mm to 18.25mm and fronts from 24mm to 21.20mm (below minimum spec). Car had done 78300 miles.
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spyroz Major 163 Rep 1,158 Posts Drives: BMW f10 550i ///M Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dallas,TX iTrader: (2)	Retrofit M5/M6 6piston brembo to my 550iM but it's not going well, rotors is warped after less than 10K wonder if TRONIK bracket kit is legit or if he did the right measuring for the kit! __________________ BMW f10 550i Msport
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ashmailusa Enlisted Member 5 Rep 30 Posts Drives: F10 535 Xi Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Hello folks! Has anybody tried new line of TRW Ultra Pads? Just curious if they are actually close to textar epad? Very reasonably priced..
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lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9153 Rep 14,522 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	i know it's an older thread but figure i'd share my setup custom rotors from CQuence brakes! had this design with drilled/slotted design __________________ ~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~ Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
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spielnicht Petrolhead 438 Rep 804 Posts Drives: 24 X3 M40i/14 550i/08 Z4 3.0si Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Virginia iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si [9.67] 2014 BMW 550i [6.00] 2024 BMW X3 M40i [9.25]	Brembo rotors are expensive but really good. They're OE without BMW logo after all. I'm very happy with them. Brembo NAO Ceramic pads are a dud. Good stopping power and no squealing, but produce insane amount of brake dust. INSANE! Stay away.I also don't like that they have a red back plate, especially with painted calipers. I'm now switching over to Power Stop Z23 pads for the fronts and back. Seem very popular with the M5 crowd and have good reviews. I'll report back after installation and break-in period. __________________ . 2024 X3 M40i 2014 550i 2008 Z4 3.0si 6MT 2011 Z4 35si (sold)
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