Power Stop Koe6073

[RXeckless]

Just wondering if anyone has tried the POWER STOP KOE6073 Front brake kit on their X1's. Want to get these done before winter!
Thanks

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...308735&jsn=424

[Westies]

As no one has responded I thought I'd give my input- I can't speak to running them on the X1, but am running the Powerstop z23 kit on my mk4 VW. For the cost I am quite impressed by the quality and stopping power. I'll definitely look into a Powerstop kit when I need to do brakes on the X1.

[RXeckless]

Originally Posted by Westies

As no one has responded I thought I'd give my input- I can't speak to running them on the X1, but am running the Powerstop z23 kit on my mk4 VW. For the cost I am quite impressed by the quality and stopping power. I'll definitely look into a Powerstop kit when I need to do brakes on the X1.

Thanks, I'll order tomorrow and update over the winter.
Cheers

[Westies]

Look forward to seeing how you like them!

[RXeckless]

Originally Posted by Westies

Look forward to seeing how you like them!

Stock Replacement Kit
Autospecialty OE Replacement brake kits include a complete set of Autospecialty OE Replacement Brake rotors and high performance Evolution ceramic pads. This kit provides you with a fast, easy and affordable solution for better braking.

Features
Brake kits match the optimum pad and rotor combination for faster stops
Includes Power Stop Evolution Ceramic Brake Pads to provide more pad bite without noise or dust
Rotors designed to meet OE performance requirements
Pads & rotors crafted for your specific year, make, and model vehicle
Include all necessary hardware and clips for installation

OE My Ass! Would not recommend
Pads had to be modified to fit (see picture of stock) Had to remove clip from outside pad, inner pad clip not the same as oem
Lots of brake dust of far after 1,000 kms

The Kit:
https://e84.xbimmers.com/forums/atta...1&d=1542467569

Stock Pads:
https://e84.xbimmers.com/forums/atta...1&d=1542468135

Kit Pads:
https://e84.xbimmers.com/forums/newr...eply&t=1540028

[themishmosh]

Thanks for the update. Have been satisfied with stock pads/rotors and want to replace with the same.

[bucketfoot]

Stock pads and rotors were great for normal use, but way too much fade when I tracked with them.

Replaced them with StopTech slotted rotors and Hawk HPS 5.0 pads. Probably get a little more brake dust and they squeal once in a while (just need to do a few hard stops to get rid of it), but they have much better feel and the track performance is a night & day difference.

[Westies]

Well that's a disappointment, the Z23 kit went in my VW without issue. I guess I'll stick with EBC for the X1 then. Thanks for the update!

[bosstones]

Sorry to hear it, OP. Nothing worse than misleading info. I'm still on my original front rotors and pads and ordered zimmerman (coated) blanks this morning w/ Akebono pads. I'm happy w/ the Zimmerman hats I put on my Moupe a few months back. Now to see what loss of initial bite people speak of w/ the Akebono pads (went w/ Cook Carbon on the Moupe).

[kiloTHREE]

Originally Posted by bosstones

Now to see what loss of initial bite people speak of w/ the Akebono pads (went w/ Cook Carbon on the Moupe).

You'll notice it but love the lack of dust and lifespan.
Can't recommend them enough for DD duties.

[bosstones]

Originally Posted by kiloTHREE

You'll notice it but love the lack of dust and lifespan.
Can't recommend them enough for DD duties.

Yeah, that's the trade. I'm curious to test them out for myself. I love the initial bite of the OE and Cool Carbons, but I'm good w/ less dust and it seems braking overall is still excellent w/ the Akebonos.....otherwise people wouldn't recommend them so much. Braking performance seems to have diminished lately so anything will be better.

[RXeckless]

Originally Posted by bosstones

Sorry to hear it, OP. Nothing worse than misleading info. I'm still on my original front rotors and pads and ordered zimmerman (coated) blanks this morning w/ Akebono pads. I'm happy w/ the Zimmerman hats I put on my Moupe a few months back. Now to see what loss of initial bite people speak of w/ the Akebono pads (went w/ Cook Carbon on the Moupe).

Loss of initial bite on these pads as well, considering the amount of brake dust.
I'll check pads & rotors this spring after a winter of light driving (retired now, not a lot Km's)