Brake Pad

[e92m3_jesse]

Sorry for such noob question but can someone recommend a decent street performance brake with super low brake dust. My is daily driven and really tired of the OEM brake dust, seem like no matter how I try to clean my wheels a day later it's filthy.

Thanks in advance

[eddunn]

Something ceramic, achieving low dust is usually a compromise for braking performance. I think Hawk makes a solid ceramic pad.

[Ingenio]

As do Akebono... I've run them for a couple of years on previous BMWs and they were virtually dust free!

[BzsBimmer]

Stoptech makes a good street compound. I don't know for sure if they make a factory replacement pad though.

[normcaldwell]

Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

Stoptech makes a good street compound. I don't know for sure if they make a factory replacement pad though.

They do, I have them installed. StopTech Street Peformance pads.
Front pad shape D918. Rear pad shape D919.
One source for these is Zeckhausen Racing.

Very pleased with these.
As good of a bite as the stock pads. I think the brake pedal feel is even a bit more firm than with stock.
Less brake dust than stock; but of course, not dust free.
Less expensive than stock.

However, when you use pads other than stock, there is typically not a cutout on the pad mount to re-insert the pad wear sensor on the front wheels and right rear wheel. Had to zip-tie the sensors away from the brakes. No problem doing this, and no warning lights either. Just need to be sure you check your own pads for wear down the line; don't rely on a sensor.

[dparm]

Ceramic pads will create a lighter-colored dust that's harder to see; they don't inherently create less dust. Performance on the street should still be good.

[e92m3_jesse]

Thank you all for the feedback. I will consider all the before mentioned and look into each.

[WingZeroX5]

+1 for Akebono's

[admranger]

I like PFC Z-rated pads. Lots less dust than stock. However, those StopTech ones Norm mentioned above will be an interesting option.

I'm currently running the Cool Carbon pads. Good pads, but the dust is about 70% (30% less) of stock pads.

[dparm]

Originally Posted by admranger

I like PFC Z-rated pads. Lots less dust than stock. However, those StopTech ones Norm mentioned above will be an interesting option.

I'm currently running the Cool Carbon pads. Good pads, but the dust is about 70% (30% less) of stock pads.

The StopTech ones are a decent upgrade above stock if you don't mind a bit more noise. Also +1 for Zeckhausen as mentioned, great folks to work with. Feel free to call them and ask questions if you're unsure what to buy!

[admranger]

Originally Posted by dparm

The StopTech ones are a decent upgrade above stock if you don't mind a bit more noise. Also +1 for Zeckhausen as mentioned, great folks to work with. Feel free to call them and ask questions if you're unsure what to buy!

I have brand new cool carbon pads in right now that went in with the ECS Tuning rotors. Doubtful I'll need new pads for years (I swap in PFC08 for track).

What is the noise that the StopTech pads make? Like race pads on the street (e.g., garbage truck) or ?? Noise is a non-starter for me for a street pad.

Z-rated PFC pads are on the E46M3. Zero noise.

[dparm]

On my old Audi S4, they were a bit noisier than the stock pad when it was the dead of winter. It was just a slight grinding noise for the first few stops, then it would go away. Full disclosure, I also had slotted DBA rotors.

[HP Autosport]

Stoptech Street Performance Pads are great for the street. Not super low dust, but definitely lower than OEM. Still retain if not exceed OE specs in terms of performance. Some low dust pads do not stop the car as well as OEM so you want to stay away from those.

[M3 Number 86]

so what's the best combination of cheapest, lasting, and most rotor friendly out there? Don't care about dust I never wash my wheels.

I save my rotor wear for my track pads.

[dparm]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

so what's the best combination of cheapest, lasting, and most rotor friendly out there? Don't care about dust I never wash my wheels.

I save my rotor wear for my track pads.

I'll get flamed to all hell for this, but the OEM pads fit that bill.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by dparm

I'll get flamed to all hell for this, but the OEM pads fit that bill.

Beck right?

[dparm]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

Beck right?

Beck-Arnley? That's just the reseller's name -- they don't actually produce anything.

OEM pads are Pagid-Textar.

[kaede]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

so what's the best combination of cheapest, lasting, and most rotor friendly out there? Don't care about dust I never wash my wheels.

I save my rotor wear for my track pads.

Possibly something Ceramic as well? They are quite gentle on rotors, but the trade off is performance. They are usually "cheap"ish (when compared to OEM and performance pads) and will last long. Plus is that they also generate little to no dust ;D Cheers!

[1MOREMOD]

Try pagid rs19 super quiet on the street and easy on rotors.

[///Mobbin]

Akebono ceramics for low dust, Stoptech street performance for moderate dust but cheap and good performance.

[dparm]

Originally Posted by ///Mobbin

Akebono ceramics for low dust, Stoptech street performance for moderate dust but cheap and good performance.

My experience was that the StopTech SP pads dusted about the same as any other OEM performance car pad. The Akebonos are ceramic so it's a lighter colored dust that's harder to see.

(full context: the SPs dusted just as bad as the OEM pads on my Audi S4)

[marksae]

How do Hawk HPS's compare to the StopTech street pads? I recently replaced the pads on my Brembo BBK with HPS's hoping that they'll prolong the rotor life.