Best Aftermarket Brake Rotors + Pads for X5M?

cbakking · 11-28-2017, 11:59 AM

Mine is due for new Rotors+Pads, searched forum there are quite of few recommendations for Non-M but not much for X5M, if you guys know best aftermarket but cheaper than OEM, please let me know, thanks!!

Naz24 · 11-28-2017, 04:06 PM

I just did OEM Rotors and Powerstop Z23 Pads. They are low dust and have a VERY good bite, maybe 90% OEM.

Definitely go with OEM rotors, BMW of South Atlanta has them for the cheapest, and i bet you can get your dealer to price match. I paid 1100 for all four.

cbakking · 11-28-2017, 05:09 PM

Thanks for the info!!

deansbimmer · 11-30-2017, 07:49 AM

When I looked a couple months ago, there were no aftermarket rotor options available for the X5M cheaper than OEM rotors. EBC has some claiming to fit but they don't seem to exist when you try to buy them.

Sabs1815 · 11-30-2017, 10:09 AM

Just did the pad and rotor job on My X5M went with OEM rotors OEM rear pads and Bosch front pads (big mistake)

Got my Fronts from Partscontainer eBay Seller https://www.ebay.com/itm/362013620355 Was the cheapest at the time

Rear from Genuinenewparts.com they were $215 each

BoostedNYC · 11-30-2017, 03:28 PM

Just bought the pads and brake wear sensors off rockauto.

They have gotten great reviews will update once I get them in.

m5james · 11-30-2017, 03:58 PM

In before "why are you trying to go with cheap parts on a $100k SUV" lol

A deal fell thru on getting a complese F85 set for conversion onto my E70, so at the last minute I threw new rear pads onto the stock rotors in May before Bimmerfest since I got the warning and didn't wanna hear the dinging for a week straight, never had an issue though. The front exhibits the typical squeal when cold, so I'm due to replace the fronts soon enough.

m5james · 11-30-2017, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sabs1815

Just did the pad and rotor job on My X5M went with OEM rotors OEM rear pads and Bosch front pads (big mistake)

Got my Fronts from Partscontainer eBay Seller https://www.ebay.com/itm/362013620355 Was the cheapest at the time

Rear from Genuinenewparts.com they were $215 each

Why are the front pads a mistake?

m5james · 11-30-2017, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostedNYC

Just bought the pads and brake wear sensors off rockauto.

They have gotten great reviews will update once I get them in.

OEM rotors?

Naz24 · 11-30-2017, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by m5james

In before "why are you trying to go with cheap parts on a $100k SUV" lol

I threw new rear pads onto the stock rotors since they were perfect but the front exhibits the typical squeal when cold, so I'm due to replace the fronts soon enough.

I should also mention that the Z23 pads do squeal for the first brake in the morning.

I know, aftermarket parts on a 100k vehicle, but the pads are worth every penny dust wise

m5james · 11-30-2017, 04:05 PM

That sucks :/ I figure I'm gonna apply TONS of anti-squeel compound to the backs of the pads and hope for the best.

It's a $33k SUV to me, and at the end of the day, it's still just a car...screw the ///M tax. If BMW factory stuff was the best of the best, there'd be no squeeking, no aftermarket industry, etc.

BoostedNYC · 11-30-2017, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by m5james

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostedNYC

Just bought the pads and brake wear sensors off rockauto.

They have gotten great reviews will update once I get them in.

OEM rotors?

Yeah the OEM rotors, wanted the F85 but been seeing reviews with terrible rusting.

Naz24 · 11-30-2017, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by m5james

That sucks :/ I figure I'm gonna apply TONS of anti-squeel compound to the backs of the pads and hope for the best.

It's a $33k SUV to me, and at the end of the day, it's still just a car...screw the ///M tax. If BMW factory stuff was the best of the best, there'd be no squeeking, no aftermarket industry, etc.

33k SUV with a 15% yearly cost of ownership

m5james · 11-30-2017, 04:35 PM

Meh...minus the transmission, diff and transfer case fluids; I've done all my own repairs. Overall I'm still happy as hell with it and love searching out races.

Naz24 · 11-30-2017, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by m5james

Meh...minus the transmission, diff and transfer case fluids; I've done all my own repairs. Overall I'm still happy as hell with it and love searching out races.

I actually crushed an M2 the other night.... Very very impressed.

Sabs1815 · 12-04-2017, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by m5james

Why are the front pads a mistake?

They Squeel and screech like a school bus. Never experienced it this bad on my OEM front pads...

Naz24 · 12-04-2017, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Sabs1815

They Squeel and screech like a school bus. Never experienced it this bad on my OEM front pads...

Did you bed them correctly? Maybe try to rebed them

http://brakeperformance.com/bedding-in-rotors.php

Sabs1815 · 12-04-2017, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Naz24

Did you bed them correctly? Maybe try to rebed them

http://brakeperformance.com/bedding-in-rotors.php

No i did not bed them in... Can I do it now? Its been a few weeks since i changed them did around 1000 miles on them already

Naz24 · 12-04-2017, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sabs1815

Quote:

Originally Posted by Naz24

Did you bed them correctly? Maybe try to rebed them

http://brakeperformance.com/bedding-in-rotors.php

No i did not bed them in... Can I do it now? Its been a few weeks since i changed them did around 1000 miles on them already

There's your problem! And yes, follow this procedure that I posted

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m5james Colonel 431 Rep 2,062 Posts Drives: '10 X5M Alpine White on Sakhir Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Marysville, WA iTrader: (0)	That sucks :/ I figure I'm gonna apply TONS of anti-squeel compound to the backs of the pads and hope for the best. It's a $33k SUV to me, and at the end of the day, it's still just a car...screw the ///M tax. If BMW factory stuff was the best of the best, there'd be no squeeking, no aftermarket industry, etc. __________________ '10 BMW X5///M - Alpine White on Sakhir Orange - JB4 w/ HCP Stage 2 BEF, NGK 97506 @ .20, SS tubing & BMC filters, gutted cats, AC Forged 312 22's, H&R 2" '98 BMW 740iL - ///E39 M5 6spd swap, fully built engine (sleeved, P&P, cams), 3.46 LSD, H&R Stage 2/Bilstein HD, Magnaflow 14816's '97 BMW 328ci - ///E36 M3 clutch & L/W flywheel, Z4///M 18's
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