BMWs hard on brakes?

[ecrabb]

100k out of a set of rotors is pretty impressive. Obviously, some of you guys do way more highway miles and way less stop/go than others.

This makes sense now the more I think about it. There are literally almost no rock chips on the wife's X3. Put that together with the condition of the rotors, and the 42,000 miles on the clock, and clearly it must not have seen many highway miles.

I appreciate all the feedback, guys! Interesting stuff.

I was pretty to happy to find out the brakes are relatively inexpensive to replace. Now, the two leaky front struts... That's a little different story.

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[3ZHPGUY]

I changed out my OEM pads and rotors at 80K and the rears wore out before the fronts. This was probably due to the traction control. I just changed those pads and rotors out prematurely at 135K going with Hawk 5.0 and Brembo rotors. The Hawk's are a new Ferro-Carbon and perform great and the Brembo rotors have a zinc coating that reduces rust. Purchased the pads and rotors from Tirerack.


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[ecrabb]

Judging by the lip that's already there on the front, mine won't last nearly to 80k. Maybe 60-70 on the ZHP. The X3 definitely won't make it to 60k.

I'll have to get a caliper and check it to see how it compares to spec as I'm just totally guessing right now

One thing that really bugs me is all the options... The OE rotors and pads are filthy (which drives me insane), the Hawks supposedly get squeaky... Bah. Somebody decide for me. ;-)

The X3 is easier as I'm not as worried about it as the ZHP.

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[BMWCurves]

Guy (3ZHPGuy) above has had those Hawk HPS 5.0 pads on for a while now, he could speak to their noise level. They're what I decided on, I just have to install them. I agree, my wheels get filthy from brake dust in a matter of days after I wash them with the OE pads. It's pretty bad.

[az3579]

One thing that really bugs me is all the options... The OE rotors and pads are filthy (which drives me insane), the Hawks supposedly get squeaky... Bah. Somebody decide for me. ;-)

EBC Redstuff. Damn near zero dust. Silent. Cheaper than stock. Lasts an extremely long time.

[Smilez]

lucky for you guys i do carry EBC RED STUFF brake pads :P

[alexandre]

I do about 50/50 city/highway and my rears lasted 75k. Like Guy said, probably the DSC in the snow.

I replaced the fronts about 35k ago and they're still in great shape. I think over 60% pad thickness.

That's all on OEM ATE rotors and Pagid/Textar pads.

[danewilson77]

lucky for you guys i do carry EBC RED STUFF brake pads

How's the bite/fade?

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[brettbimmer]

Automatic transmissioned vehicles are always harder on brakes than manual transmissioned vehicles too. Instead of some engine braking when you lift off the throttle in a manual, the auto trans is always pushing you forward, thus working the brakes harder when you need to slow down and subsequently wearing them out more quickly.

[3ZHPGUY]

Guy (3ZHPGuy) above has had those Hawk HPS 5.0 pads on for a while now, he could speak to their noise level. They're what I decided on, I just have to install them. I agree, my wheels get filthy from brake dust in a matter of days after I wash them with the OE pads. It's pretty bad.

Still not a sound after 5000 miles and this pic was just taken at around 500 miles since the last wash. This is a front wheel, the mileage was all dry, and a variety of back country roads, highway and a little congested suburbia.




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