Ceramic Front Brake Pads for F85 X5M ?

[F80SRT]

Originally Posted by KCTiger

Buy from FCP Euro! Buy them once and never have to buy a pair again.

Yeah, I'm aware of their warranty, but it was $80 more per rotor, and I don't expect to keep the car long enough to have to replace the rotors again.

[SupersixM]

I just bought 4 rotors and an oil change kit for 1550 with 5% off shipped next day from FCP Euro.

[Sleepr72]

Originally Posted by F80SRT

Yes, in fact that's what I bought for now and they should arrive this week.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I read good things about these pads as well, so we'll see.

BTW - I ordered BMW Genuine rotors ($309/each):
https://www.bmwpartspros.com/v-2017-...--front-brakes
4-11-2-284-901
4-11-2-284-902

My local dealership quoted me $1345.30 (for rotors only) plus any shipping charges depending on where they are going.

Hi F80SRT,

I don't think the pads at the link on Amazon are for an F85/F86... they are for an E70 X5 M or E71 X6 M.

https://www.ebcbrakeshop.co.uk/ebc-y..._p22566291.htm

Correct EBC Yellowstuff pads for F85 can be found here...

https://ebcbrakesdirect.com/automoti...5-2018/1000619

DP42370R - Fronts
DP42008R - Rears

[YvesD]

[QUOTE=F80SRT;25928061]Yes, in fact that's what I bought for now and they should arrive this week.

Great, looking forward to your review on these, EBC is readily available here.

Cheers
Yves

[F80SRT]

Originally Posted by Sleepr72

Hi F80SRT,

I don't think the pads at the link on Amazon are for an F85/F86... they are for an E70 X5 M or E71 X6 M.

https://www.ebcbrakeshop.co.uk/ebc-y..._p22566291.htm

Correct EBC Yellowstuff pads for F85 can be found here...

https://ebcbrakesdirect.com/automoti...5-2018/1000619

DP42370R - Fronts
DP42008R - Rears

Thanks, I'll take a look... Amazon may have bad info as it says it fits....

[F80SRT]

Originally Posted by SupersixM

I just bought 4 rotors and an oil change kit for 1550 with 5% off shipped next day from FCP Euro.

Are those Z23 front pads?? Where did you get those?

[F80SRT]

Originally Posted by Sleepr72

Hi F80SRT,

Correct EBC Yellowstuff pads for F85 can be found here...

https://ebcbrakesdirect.com/automoti...5-2018/1000619

DP42370R - Fronts
DP42008R - Rears

I think you may be right... I also just ordered the Hawks HB835Z.726. BTW- I called Power Stop, spoke to someone that said they don't have a date on the Z23's, then she said, maybe August. She said she would find out and give me a call back.

[SupersixM]

Originally Posted by F80SRT

Are those Z23 front pads?? Where did you get those?

Rears...I'm installing F10 M5 pads. There in there somewhere lol

[sniper650]

I just ordered Hawk HB835Z.726 and I hope its squeal free!

[masa52]

dont understand why you put pads M5 if they smaller and leaving big lip on the rotors
thinking about swap 400mm disc from M5C but what is strange that bigger discs got smaller pads and the discs has no any lip on rotors why????
Apec just released pads for f85/86

[640ijims]

Anyone know if these yellows are actually available..not just TBD?

[640ijims]

EBC yellow for F85, Summit Racing has rears, sales guy I spoke to this am side he would set up fronts in their system $ front 280, rears 164. Now the front availability will be next question

[F80SRT]

Originally Posted by F80SRT

I think you may be right... I also just ordered the Hawks HB835Z.726. BTW- I called Power Stop, spoke to someone that said they don't have a date on the Z23's, then she said, maybe August. She said she would find out and give me a call back.

I've been running these Hawks for two months now (a little over 1k miles), no squeak, and a lot less dust. Initial "soft' bite is a little less than stock, under normal stop light driving. If you are driving more aggressive, and hit the brake harder, more late breaking, the bite feels the same. Hard braking is very good.

Interested to know if/when the EBC front's come out and how those perform, but it seems like a moving target (date) on when they'll be available.

[careagax5m]

I am running the hawks for the front brakes and I got the same feedback as f80srt

[Herofmine]

I did replaced oem pads to Ceramic ones on my M5 yes bit less break dust 0 squeaking but Stopping power not good as OEM.

[SupersixM]

To say it bluntly, these Powerstop M5 ceramic supplement pads do not come close to the stopping power of OEM and can be downright dangerous when emergency braking is required. I will be going back to OEMs and figure out a way to combat the squeal and dust.

[KCTiger]

SupersixM you aren't going to consider the Hawk pads? I haven't had to do any emergency braking but you have me a bit worried.

[ekological]

Can you clarify your exact setup? I've tried contacting powerstop, but received a response of "What sub model do you have?" when I told them it was a 2016 X5M. I didn't receive a reply once I clarified and then reached out again. F them if they don't want my business. F them doubly over if their product is not even that good.

Originally Posted by SupersixM

To say it bluntly, these Powerstop M5 ceramic supplement pads do not come close to the stopping power of OEM and can be downright dangerous when emergency braking is required. I will be going back to OEMs and figure out a way to combat the squeal and dust.

[KCTiger]

I am due for some service and am going to have hawk pads put on. Is the Z version clearly the better option? Meaning HB835Z.726 vs HB835B.726.

[0-60Motorsports]

Originally Posted by SupersixM

To say it bluntly, these Powerstop M5 ceramic supplement pads do not come close to the stopping power of OEM and can be downright dangerous when emergency braking is required. I will be going back to OEMs and figure out a way to combat the squeal and dust.

That's a Shame but thanks for the feedback.

[KCTiger]

Just ordered the hawk pads and plan to put them on next week during some routine maintenance. Will post afterwards as I am coming from the Powerstop M5 pads as well.

[MikeM6]

Originally Posted by KCTiger

Just ordered the hawk pads and plan to put them on next week during some routine maintenance. Will post afterwards as I am coming from the Powerstop M5 pads as well.

Very interested in your feedback on both pads after swapping. Are you replacing rotors also?