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Low Dust Brake Pads

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Post by Benderloch » Fri May 24, 2024 11:46 am

Morning All
I’ve had a search on this subject but can’t fine anything from the last few years. Any recommendations.

Thanks.
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Post by Shawn_Trn » Fri May 24, 2024 1:42 pm

ATE CERAMIC.

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Post by Pondrew » Fri May 24, 2024 1:49 pm

TRW low dust pads are excellent IME (as long as they do them for your car).
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Post by Benderloch » Sat May 25, 2024 8:52 am

Thanks both.
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Post by STC_Zed » Tue May 28, 2024 11:27 am

Another vote for ATE ceramic pads.

I’ve used them for a little while now and not had any issues.

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Post by Matt Scarbro » Thu May 30, 2024 10:19 am

Apologies to throw a cat amongst the pigeons, I have ATE ceramic on my car and really don't like them - the braking is pretty poor..

They don't squeal and dust is low if not transformational though.
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Post by STC_Zed » Fri May 31, 2024 7:21 pm

Matt Scarbro wrote: Thu May 30, 2024 10:19 am Apologies to throw a cat amongst the pigeons, I have ATE ceramic on my car and really don't like them - the braking is pretty poor..

They don't squeal and dust is low if not transformational though.
Mine don’t squeal and the dust is a million times better than Brembos or OE pads. They need need the brakes to be bleed really really well. On my old 335i they were good but in my wife’s 330i they’re really sharp but I spent ages bleeding the brakes on the that car.

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Post by Z4Mariner » Fri May 31, 2024 11:00 pm

I installed Textar ePads, front and rear, last Spring. I got them upon advice from Z4-Forum members, and I've been very pleased. They are ceramic, but designed to come close to semi-metallic pads. The stopping power seems very good, and they have been good in the wet. My wheels no longer need to be cleaned every day :)
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Post by IRD » Sat Jun 01, 2024 7:26 am

I bought my E89 from Pondrew. So I am assuming the front brake pads are TRW as he recommends. They are excellent and produce very little dust. The difference in dust production between front and rear which are the standard type is very marked.

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