Brake pad alternatives

Cdiaz310 · 05-21-2018, 02:59 PM

Called my local BMW dealer and they say $180 for front pads. Also that I should replace the sensor that is $50, which is mind boggling since the car has 17,000 miles. Nevertheless I checked my front pads and they do need replacing. I'm most likely not going to replace the sensor, so just looking for alternatives and where to find them. Thanks in advance, cheers. (search was not my friend this time)

a.c.e. · 05-23-2018, 02:51 PM

I hope there will be Ate Ceramic available for front soon! (Rear is available)
They are the best balance of brakepower / wear / dust

Roch M4 · 05-28-2018, 09:05 PM

I've just replace mine at 28 000 miles, the front pads were worn 90%. I used Textar Pads (the same as OEM installed in the car) and an original BMW brake sensor.You will need to replace the sensor or you will not be able to reset the brake warning! The thing a don't understand is why the pads get worn so quickly. On my E92 335i I replaced them at 65 000 miles and on my E84 at 40 000 miles...are the pads less durable or poor quality?

oakey46 · 05-29-2018, 02:48 PM

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...are the pads less durable or poor quality?

Err. Yes. They're a consumable (wear) item and I imagine BMW, like other manufacturers including Audi (I've just seen something similar being raised on the UK Audi Q3 forum), want to maximise income from replacing pads/disks by designing them with a shorter service life. They are also not included in the UK BMW service plan add-on although, from what my son tells me, they were included up to a couple of years ago because he had his changed on a 2 Series Active Tourer whilst his service plan was running.

ttimbo · 05-30-2018, 03:33 AM

I'm pretty sure I've seen a range of pads available for the F46 — TRW, Ferodo, Hawk, Brembo...

From a UK online site...I'll see if I can find it again.

The Beast · 05-30-2018, 05:06 AM

Euro Car Parts are showing Pajid and Brembo pads for the 20i variant that we have...

mrexcuse · 06-01-2018, 11:18 PM

My front pads had to be changed at 45000 kms - definately shorter life than I am used to. Rear pads still look like they still have at least half their life. Next change I will probably do pads and disks all around as there was a bit of a lip created when I changed them last.

yeesx1 · 06-02-2018, 07:09 PM

Has anyone heard a loud humming noise while braking? I hear it and feel it in the steering wheel while braking and coming to a complete stop at both high and low speeds. It started about 2 months ago and BMW says there isn't anything wrong with the brakes -_- It doesn't always happen but it happens enough for me to be concerned. The car only has 14,000 miles on it and I'm the only owner.

ttimbo · 06-03-2018, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by yeesx1

Has anyone heard a loud humming noise while braking? I hear it and feel it in the steering wheel while braking and coming to a complete stop at both high and low speeds. It started about 2 months ago and BMW says there isn't anything wrong with the brakes -_- It doesn't always happen but it happens enough for me to be concerned. The car only has 14,000 miles on it and I'm the only owner.

Usually indicative of a warped brake rotor (disc)

Roch M4 · 06-06-2018, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by yeesx1

Has anyone heard a loud humming noise while braking? I hear it and feel it in the steering wheel while braking and coming to a complete stop at both high and low speeds. It started about 2 months ago and BMW says there isn't anything wrong with the brakes -_- It doesn't always happen but it happens enough for me to be concerned. The car only has 14,000 miles on it and I'm the only owner.

I had my rear rotors and pads replaced at 16 000 miles on my M4 because they were loud and vibrating when braking. The problem happened when they replaced the protection plates after a recal related to another noise at low speed. I suspect that they dammaged the rotors when the removed them to replace the protection plates. Now a have a new set of rear rotors and a set of old front rotors...

raymitch1326 · 08-17-2018, 02:58 AM

Just got warning about brake pads at 32k miles. We live in countryside so not much stop start and drive steadily. With previous cars have obtained 60k plus. This is totally unacceptable and at BMW prices feel being ripped off!

ttimbo · 08-17-2018, 06:48 AM

Unfortunately, with all the electronic safety gubbins (DSC, e-diff, AEB, ATC), brake pads wear much faster on modern cars (esp AWDs) than in days gone. Remember, the X1 even "prepares" the brakes in wet weather with micro applications. All these things take their toll

EVTee · 08-17-2018, 09:56 AM

Yeah this is absolute crap. I got my rotors and pads done at 45,000 kms. And the replacements squeal too.

Then I read a bulletin on the service advisors desk saying BMW Canada considers brake squeal "normal". So the squeal isn't exclusive to my aftermarket oem parts.

I looked at EBC, stoptech, or hawk at the time but couldn't find anything compatible with the F48. Actually purchased an EBC kit but the retailer confirmed that it wasn't compatible with the F48.

Edtheted · 08-20-2018, 02:31 PM

As the hand brake is electric on the X1 how easy is to replace the pads does anyone know do you require special tools to replace them?

Normally a smear of copper grease on the rear of disc pads prevent any squealing.

Mushy007 · 08-23-2018, 04:54 AM

I've just hit 30k miles and need front pads, BMW want £360 to fit, pads cost £90, crazy prices.

Eurocarparts has 70% off this weekend, so got a pair of PAGID pads for £29, winner.

I haven't experienced any of the issues people have above.

st0k3d · 08-23-2018, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Roch M4

On my E92 335i I replaced them at 65 000 miles and on my E84 at 40 000 miles...are the pads less durable or poor quality?

When BMW was selling E92's they were including 4 year/50k maintenance... Now they don't even include it in the 3 year/36k, but they will happily sell you that option for $995. We only found this out at the finance desk, we had assumed it was same package as what our E90 had. I had my wife get up to walk out and leave, they took $995 off the price of the car and included the BMW ULTIMATE CARE+ maintenance package.

The finance person claimed that since it was a lease we HAD to have the service done at BMW and front brakes cost $895, and windshield wipers at $160.

jsdh89j9ijkL · 08-23-2018, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mushy007

I've just hit 30k miles and need front pads, BMW want £360 to fit, pads cost £90, crazy prices.

Eurocarparts has 70% off this weekend, so got a pair of PAGID pads for £29, winner.

I haven't experienced any of the issues people have above.

At £360 that should include discs, try asking the dealer again.

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Cdiaz310 Registered 1 Rep 1 Posts Drives: X1 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Orange, ca iTrader: (0)	Brake pad alternatives Called my local BMW dealer and they say $180 for front pads. Also that I should replace the sensor that is $50, which is mind boggling since the car has 17,000 miles. Nevertheless I checked my front pads and they do need replacing. I'm most likely not going to replace the sensor, so just looking for alternatives and where to find them. Thanks in advance, cheers. (search was not my friend this time)
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05-23-2018, 02:51 PM	#2
a.c.e. ///Manuel 11 Rep 22 Posts Drives: X1M [F48] Join Date: May 2018 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	I hope there will be Ate Ceramic available for front soon! (Rear is available) They are the best balance of brakepower / wear / dust
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Roch M4 I /// M FAN 427 Rep 428 Posts Drives: M4 SS/SO 2016 / X5M C 2023 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	I've just replace mine at 28 000 miles, the front pads were worn 90%. I used Textar Pads (the same as OEM installed in the car) and an original BMW brake sensor.You will need to replace the sensor or you will not be able to reset the brake warning! The thing a don't understand is why the pads get worn so quickly. On my E92 335i I replaced them at 65 000 miles and on my E84 at 40 000 miles...are the pads less durable or poor quality?
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05-30-2018, 03:33 AM	#5
ttimbo Major 282 Rep 1,491 Posts Drives: F48 X1 25i AW; F20 M135i AW Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I'm pretty sure I've seen a range of pads available for the F46 — TRW, Ferodo, Hawk, Brembo... From a UK online site...I'll see if I can find it again. __________________ BMW F22 M240i; F48 X1 25i, BMW F20 M135i Peugeot T9 308 GTi 270 Renaultsport Megane 3 Trophy-R, Renault Clio Sport 182.
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The Beast Lieutenant Colonel 268 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: VW Transporter Sportline Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wolverhampton iTrader: (0)	Euro Car Parts are showing Pajid and Brembo pads for the 20i variant that we have...
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mrexcuse Private First Class 34 Rep 175 Posts Drives: Tiguan, M2 Comp, 330 Touring Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Etobicoke, Ontario iTrader: (0)	My front pads had to be changed at 45000 kms - definately shorter life than I am used to. Rear pads still look like they still have at least half their life. Next change I will probably do pads and disks all around as there was a bit of a lip created when I changed them last.
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06-02-2018, 07:09 PM	#8
yeesx1 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2016 X1 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Has anyone heard a loud humming noise while braking? I hear it and feel it in the steering wheel while braking and coming to a complete stop at both high and low speeds. It started about 2 months ago and BMW says there isn't anything wrong with the brakes -_- It doesn't always happen but it happens enough for me to be concerned. The car only has 14,000 miles on it and I'm the only owner.
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raymitch1326 Private 7 Rep 53 Posts Drives: sDrive2.0iSport LCI ordered Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Wales iTrader: (0)	Brake Pads Just got warning about brake pads at 32k miles. We live in countryside so not much stop start and drive steadily. With previous cars have obtained 60k plus. This is totally unacceptable and at BMW prices feel being ripped off!
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ttimbo Major 282 Rep 1,491 Posts Drives: F48 X1 25i AW; F20 M135i AW Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Unfortunately, with all the electronic safety gubbins (DSC, e-diff, AEB, ATC), brake pads wear much faster on modern cars (esp AWDs) than in days gone. Remember, the X1 even "prepares" the brakes in wet weather with micro applications. All these things take their toll __________________ BMW F22 M240i; F48 X1 25i, BMW F20 M135i Peugeot T9 308 GTi 270 Renaultsport Megane 3 Trophy-R, Renault Clio Sport 182.
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EVTee Second Lieutenant 63 Rep 267 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Yeah this is absolute crap. I got my rotors and pads done at 45,000 kms. And the replacements squeal too. Then I read a bulletin on the service advisors desk saying BMW Canada considers brake squeal "normal". So the squeal isn't exclusive to my aftermarket oem parts. I looked at EBC, stoptech, or hawk at the time but couldn't find anything compatible with the F48. Actually purchased an EBC kit but the retailer confirmed that it wasn't compatible with the F48.
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Edtheted Edtheted 17 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 2017 X1 1.8 sDrive xLine auto Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Bath UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 X1 Sdrive Xlin ... [0.00]	As the hand brake is electric on the X1 how easy is to replace the pads does anyone know do you require special tools to replace them? Normally a smear of copper grease on the rear of disc pads prevent any squealing. __________________ Eddy Priest
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Mushy007 Private First Class 56 Rep 191 Posts Drives: X3 2D MH M Sport 2021 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Liverpool iTrader: (0)	I've just hit 30k miles and need front pads, BMW want £360 to fit, pads cost £90, crazy prices. Eurocarparts has 70% off this weekend, so got a pair of PAGID pads for £29, winner. I haven't experienced any of the issues people have above.
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