Replacing 3 series brake pads

[kyled]

I'm due for a brake pad change. I don't race or anything like that, but I do drive fairly far/often for my daily commute. I've heard OEM pads might be a good choice. Any other suggestions for BMW brake pads?

[M-technik-3]

For daily driving needs they are fine. Check the big parts houses out ie, Pelican, BMP, BavAuto, Tischer most will match costs

[jca]

I forgot which brand, but go to Pelican Parts and look up the pads made by the BMW oem supplier. It's the same pad as OEM, but in a different box for a whole lot less money.

[BimmerBum]

Jurid, Pagid, and Textar are all OEM BMW. I carry them all. They work well bust dust a lot.

Akebono Ceramics are what I use on all my cars. They work just as good (if not better than OEM) and they don't dust.

Buying pads direct from the dealer is a waste of money.

[zoner]

Ate, Jurid, and Textar are all OEM brake suppliers, IIRC.

[zoner]

LOL- BimmerBum beat me to it!

Although, +1 on the Akebono Ceramics and +1 on buying pads directly from the dealer... ANY dealer, no matter the car make.

[bmvw]

Change the rotors too, don't just throw pads on.