Choice of Brake Pads for 2001 530i

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John White - 02 Mar 2006 03:36 GMT

The brake wear light just came on in my 2001 530i. I am not sure whether it
is alerting me to wear on the fronts or rears but, at 68K miles, I plan to
replace all of them. What I am looking for is advice on the pads to buy. I
am mostly concerned with the annoying brake dust. I don't need exceptional
braking power or especially long life.
Any suggestions?
Also, how about the need to replace the break wear sensor as part of the
job?
I appreciate any inputs.
John
Ann Arbor MI

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Pete - 02 Mar 2006 06:00 GMT

> I am mostly concerned with the annoying brake dust. I don't need
> exceptional braking power or especially long life.
> Any suggestions?

I was happy with EBC GreenStuff on my A4. Much less brake dust and
comparable braking performance to OEM (ATE).

Cheers,

Pete

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phlood - 02 Mar 2006 06:34 GMT

I prefer Bosch ceramic.

http://www.boschusa.com/AutoParts/FAQs/BrakePads/

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bfd - 02 Mar 2006 15:51 GMT

> I prefer Bosch ceramic.
>
> http://www.boschusa.com/AutoParts/FAQs/BrakePads/

How are the Bosch ceramic? Are they noisy? Dusty? How is the stopping power
compared to OEM stock pads or something like Repco/Axxis Metalmaster or
deluxe? Thanks!

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Dave Plowman (News) - 02 Mar 2006 10:01 GMT

> Also, how about the need to replace the break wear sensor as part of the
> job?

You have to since the warning light is on. But even if not they can break
on removal, so budget for both.

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