Changing out stock pads

robertg · 08-19-2014, 03:59 PM

Even though I have the 19 inch black wheel option after only a few miles of driving my wheels are filthy. Wondering if any members have investigated swapping out the stock pads for something with a different compound mixture?

I had this same issue on my 2001 325 ci. After 2 weeks of owning it if was in the garage getting new pads. Had the same issue with my 2008 335. After 3 weeks it was getting new pads.

gthal · 08-19-2014, 07:43 PM

I'm trying to get Carbotech 1521 pads (virtually no dust) but they don't have the F8X pad shape yet.

gsrbri · 08-21-2014, 07:36 AM

The dust is always heavy during the wear-in of the pads/rotors, as the cross-hatch machining is scuffed-off and the pads bed-in. Dust will be somewhat less after around 500 miles.

Gotta say that I think BMW does an excellent job w/factory pads (street) and I use Pagid race pads for the track. Have used other street/track pads combo pads and the factory set up is better IMO.

Still gotta wash the wheels once/week. The CCBs aren't dusty, so you can always updrade

-Brian S.

jbraslins · 08-21-2014, 09:11 AM

I'd have to agree. I think factory pads are superb for street. And proper track pads are better for track. Never found "street/track hybrid" pads that great. Compromises all around. Dust never bothered me for some reason. Just wash the wheels once a week

I had my wheels opti-coted on last 3 vehicles our family owned. Makes getting brake dust of them that much easier. It just comes off with some rinsing from the hose. I don't use wheel cleaners anymore unless I left wheels neglected for many many weeks and dust is truly caked on there.

stonecliff · 09-04-2014, 08:15 PM

Zeckhausen now has some pad alternatives for the car: http://store.zeckhausen.com/catalog/...6005_6006_6007.

Used the semi-metallic on my E46 M3 and liked them a lot. They don't stop as well as stock, but the difference is small and my wheels stayed shiny. I'm going to give them a try on the new M4.

gthal · 09-04-2014, 08:36 PM

IND now has Carbotech pads for the F8X

Virtually no dust and, in my experience, similar street performance to stock pads. My order is going in tomorrow (along with a set of track pads

).

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robertg Lieutenant 117 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Changing out stock pads Even though I have the 19 inch black wheel option after only a few miles of driving my wheels are filthy. Wondering if any members have investigated swapping out the stock pads for something with a different compound mixture? I had this same issue on my 2001 325 ci. After 2 weeks of owning it if was in the garage getting new pads. Had the same issue with my 2008 335. After 3 weeks it was getting new pads.
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gthal Major General 1903 Rep 5,678 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	I'm trying to get Carbotech 1521 pads (virtually no dust) but they don't have the F8X pad shape yet. __________________ 2020 X3 M40i \| Black \| Current DD 2020 C8 Corvette \| Z51 \| Torch Red ... built and waiting for delivery 2016 M2 \| Long Beach Blue \| 6MT 2015 M4 \| Austin Yellow \| DCT 2012 MB C63AMG \| 2011 E92 M3 \| 2010 E92 M3
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gsrbri Lieutenant 560 Rep 570 Posts Drives: F87 6MT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Dusty The dust is always heavy during the wear-in of the pads/rotors, as the cross-hatch machining is scuffed-off and the pads bed-in. Dust will be somewhat less after around 500 miles. Gotta say that I think BMW does an excellent job w/factory pads (street) and I use Pagid race pads for the track. Have used other street/track pads combo pads and the factory set up is better IMO. Still gotta wash the wheels once/week. The CCBs aren't dusty, so you can always updrade -Brian S.
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jbraslins Latvian Gangstah 84 Rep 570 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Melbourne Red 6MT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wake Forest, NC iTrader: (1)	I'd have to agree. I think factory pads are superb for street. And proper track pads are better for track. Never found "street/track hybrid" pads that great. Compromises all around. Dust never bothered me for some reason. Just wash the wheels once a week I had my wheels opti-coted on last 3 vehicles our family owned. Makes getting brake dust of them that much easier. It just comes off with some rinsing from the hose. I don't use wheel cleaners anymore unless I left wheels neglected for many many weeks and dust is truly caked on there. __________________ 2009 E92 M3 Melbourne Red 6MT [SOLD] 2015 YMB BMW M3 M-DCT [SOLD] 2010 Alpine White E90 M3 M-DCT [SOLD] 2002 TiAg E46 M3 manual
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stonecliff Private First Class 23 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 6MT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Volvo XC90 R [0.00] 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	Zeckhausen now has some pad alternatives for the car: http://store.zeckhausen.com/catalog/...6005_6006_6007. Used the semi-metallic on my E46 M3 and liked them a lot. They don't stop as well as stock, but the difference is small and my wheels stayed shiny. I'm going to give them a try on the new M4.
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gthal Major General 1903 Rep 5,678 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	IND now has Carbotech pads for the F8X Virtually no dust and, in my experience, similar street performance to stock pads. My order is going in tomorrow (along with a set of track pads ). __________________ 2020 X3 M40i \| Black \| Current DD 2020 C8 Corvette \| Z51 \| Torch Red ... built and waiting for delivery 2016 M2 \| Long Beach Blue \| 6MT 2015 M4 \| Austin Yellow \| DCT 2012 MB C63AMG \| 2011 E92 M3 \| 2010 E92 M3
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