brake pad upgrade question

[rhipsher]

I've got a 2023 M4 Competition xDrive. A buddy told me that I should upgrade the stock brake pads to ceramic dust free ones. He suggested EBC, Hawk or Akebono. But I don't see anything for my car on any of their sites. Maybe you guys can steer me in the right direction. Thanks.

[E-bmw]

1. I doubt aftermarket manufacturers will have even thought about making pads for a new car unless the car uses the same calipers/pads as another current model.

2. EBC are not an upgrade, they are made of plasticine.

3. You need to think why/if you want to change what is on there now first, rather than just JB says I need to.

4. If you do then find the actual pads fitted from BMW & work round the aftermarket manufacturers from there to see who does what and then decide if they are actually better.

Not forgetting that a brake pad that is actually better than OE will likely be a few hundred just for the fronts.

[rhipsher]

I'm just trying to eliminate so much brake dust without sacrificing performance. If that's not possible then that's fine. But if it is I'd like to know.

[Pereldh]

Why on earth do people keep recommending EBC, year by year by year..?
Mind-boggling.

[nickfrog]

Pereldh said:

Why on earth do people keep recommending EBC, year by year by year..?
Mind-boggling.

Bizarre indeed.

OP if it's for road use only stick to the OE pad and just invest in a good wheel sealant. Far cheaper and warranty friendly too.

[JEA1K]

Pereldh said:

Why on earth do people keep recommending EBC, year by year by year..?
Mind-boggling.

EBC = Edam Brake Compound