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Thread: Help Me Choose Brake Pads - Hawk, Satisfied, or Akebono

  1. #1
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    Default Help Me Choose Brake Pads - Hawk, Satisfied, or Akebono

    Here are my 4 options & prices. I am interested in the best overall pad w/ a reduction in brake dust to the rims for the best value.

    Martins recommendation of the Hawks a few weeks ago were the ones I listed?

    Satisfied Pro Ceramic - Front $62/Rear $60

    Satisfied GS6 Composites - Front $68/Rear $53

    Hawk Performance Ceramic - Front $73/Rear $68

    Akebono ProACT Ceramic - Front $62/Rear $56
    Current
    2008 M5 6 Spd
    2000 Z3 2.8 5 Spd MSport
    2012 X5 35d Sport
    1995 540i 6 Spd
    1992 535i 5 Spd

    Former
    1995 530iA
    1986 635CSI 5 Spd
    2011 X3 2.8 MSport

  2. #2
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    wheres the choice for Raybestos QS?
    95 E34 530I V2.37
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    Quote Originally Posted by 632 Regal
    wheres the choice for Raybestos QS?
    Who knows.. thats my vote also
    If it cannot be fixed by the dremel or ducktape.. get out the sledge...
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  4. #4
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    But arent the Raybestos QS about $200 for the 4 pads?
    Current
    2008 M5 6 Spd
    2000 Z3 2.8 5 Spd MSport
    2012 X5 35d Sport
    1995 540i 6 Spd
    1992 535i 5 Spd

    Former
    1995 530iA
    1986 635CSI 5 Spd
    2011 X3 2.8 MSport

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    Quote Originally Posted by DaCan23
    But arent the Raybestos QS about $200 for the 4 pads?
    The pads for my colt are like 12 bucks for the front..... your point?

    :-)
    If it cannot be fixed by the dremel or ducktape.. get out the sledge...
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    I miss my e34

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    How much are the Raybestos QS pads?

    Does BMA sell em?
    Current
    2008 M5 6 Spd
    2000 Z3 2.8 5 Spd MSport
    2012 X5 35d Sport
    1995 540i 6 Spd
    1992 535i 5 Spd

    Former
    1995 530iA
    1986 635CSI 5 Spd
    2011 X3 2.8 MSport

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    I ordered hawk ceramic pads...althought I can't tell you how they perform yet, because I'm having some problems.

    www.KaRealtySF.com
    Build Date: 05-1995 /Engine: m50tu /Automatic Transmission /ABS /NO ASC /Open Differential /EAT Chip

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    Not sure on BMA

    Checkers' auto parts, kragen, advance, pepboys or partsamerica.com sells them....

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    If it cannot be fixed by the dremel or ducktape.. get out the sledge...
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    I miss my e34

  9. #9
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    Admittedly I haven't tried any of the above, however I have difficulty getting away from the stock pads and rotors in my car.

    As long as they have been bedded in, I think their stopping power is sensational ! Even after multiple, multiple stops .

    Are the others really so much better or is brake dust the issue - I just live with it !


    "I'm not the village idiot.
    But when he retires I'm next on the list."

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    Default others

    Anybody tried Bosch Ceramic brake pads? I'm currently using PBR/Axxis/repco metalmaster and deluxe and have no problem with either.

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