I had them on my e90 330i. The dust was gone. And I didn't notice any side effect on the breaks efficiency. I never track or autoX, BTW. I recommend them.
Campieri
I had them on my e90 330i. The dust was gone. And I didn't notice any side effect on the breaks efficiency. I never track or autoX, BTW. I recommend them.
Enforcer
+1 for Akebono pads. Great performance; probably 95% less dust than OEM. Literal night and day difference between the two.
5/2003 Silbergrau Metallic ZHP
- Sedan :: 6MT :: Style 68 -
h&r | drvanos | koni | active autowerke | vibrant | akg | turner
Capo
I was about to say, check for other brake pads. BMW's pads are notorious for dust-production.Originally Posted by fredo
I see Akebono pads in your future.
Enforcer
True for older BMWs...the 2014 X1 I had brake dust was never an issue, so they must have reformulated their pads recently. My E46 and E39 on the other hand.....makes me wonder if the engineer who designed the brake pad owned stock in wheel cleaner products!
Frank W.
Present
2003 BMW 530iA Saphirschwarz Metallic
Past
2006 BMW 330ci ZHP 6MT Silbergrau Metallic
2014 BMW X1 xDrive35i ///M-Sport Mineralgrau Metallic
2011 BMW 328i 6MT ///M-Sport Alpenweiss
1999 BMW ///M Roadster Estorilblau Metallic
plus an assortment of VW, Honda, Mazda, Chevrolet, Nissan, Toyota, and others over the years
Messaggero
Dark wheels are another option for brake dust problems but I don't think they're much of a match with the Silbergrau...?
2006 6MT Coupe, Alpine White • Premium, Cold Weather and Xenon packages
MFactory 3.38 LSD • 27mm M3 bar • ECS strut brace • Koni FSD's
Other tweaks: see my profile
Enforcer
At lunch in the parking Garage next to her
Capo
Not a solution. They look dull with all that brake dust. Dull looks cheap, IMO.
I thought I could get around that by painting my 135's a darker grey but it was still obvious that they had brake dust. I've had black wheels very briefly on my E30 before and even that was obvious that there was dust.
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BP
2005 330i ZHP / 6MT
Imolarot / Naturbraun
2003 330iT / 6MT
Orientblau / Naturbraun
It's not the car you drive, it's how you drive it.
Messaggero
I specified a matte finish on my wheels because I prefer it aesthetically to gloss. I clean the wheels regularly; the dark finish just minimizes the effect of dark dust on silver metal. I'm not using this as a cover for neglect. I guarantee you my wheels don't look cheap. But thanks...
2006 6MT Coupe, Alpine White • Premium, Cold Weather and Xenon packages
MFactory 3.38 LSD • 27mm M3 bar • ECS strut brace • Koni FSD's
Other tweaks: see my profile
Messaggero
Well, got the ZSP home after staying at the doctor for a while (I will update the project thread) so tonight I...
- Replaced the HK amp. Nice to have better bass.
- Replaced fogs that were destroyed
- Installed Rogue upper strut brace
- Buggered up my bluetooth install somehow (may be the phone, could be the crack, dunno)
- Now, time to go out speeding
Consigliere
What finish is on these arc8?At lunch in the parking Garage next to her
His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
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