Brake Pads
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Joined: Apr 2025
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Did the Z23 carbon fiber ceramic pads and put on new OEM drilled rotors. Bedded the pads in and let the brakes cool overnight. So far it's great. The initial bite isn't as vicious/jarring as the old pads and overall performance is solid. I did apply 3M adhesive like what is used in fixed caliper setups- I think that prevents any minor movement of pads that some people experience.
I would loved to get some Brembo NAO pads but couldn't find any compatible. Glad this worked out well though.
Best part though- bye bye brake dust. One round trip before would have my wheels coated. Right now even after a week theres next to no dust.
I would loved to get some Brembo NAO pads but couldn't find any compatible. Glad this worked out well though.
Best part though- bye bye brake dust. One round trip before would have my wheels coated. Right now even after a week theres next to no dust.
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Joined: May 2025
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2024 MB GLS580 , 2016 E63 S AMG Wagon, 2011 BMW M3 Sedan
nice. I need to switch to ceramics. This dust is crazy. I just did semi metallic on my q7 and bought new pads 200 miles later not realizing the oem’s were a ceramic compound.
. $130 total expense including two brake wear sensors.
