Brake discs and pads

[crankedup5]

Some while back I asked advise regarding which front discs and replacement pads I should consider to purchase for my E60 550i.
For various reasons I didn’t get around to to the job but now it’s time to get on with it. I am going for Brembo discs and pads, but a little confused at the choice for pads ranging from £41 set to £87 set.
Average road use of my car does not demand kit suited to track days. Any suggestions for which pads I should go for. Thanks.

[Court_S]

If they’re available for your car, I’d go or ATE ceramics.

My experience is good bite and a load less dust.

[sortedcossie]

If you leave the car for more than 4 or 5 days at a time, I'd avoid the ATE ceramic. They don't clear any build up off the disks very well.

If you use it every day or so then they are really, really good.

[crankedup5]

Thanks guys, the car tends to sit around with limited use in mileage terms as well. I’m confused regarding the price difference of the brembo pads as well.

[d_a_n1979]

crankedup5 said:

Thanks guys, the car tends to sit around with limited use in mileage terms as well. I’m confused regarding the price difference of the brembo pads as well.

I'd personally stick with ATE discs and whichever pads you want - always had issues with Brembo discs & pads especially from ECP and the likes. I do not like Brembo pads at all, very dusty and seem to feel soft as well (as in soft braking)

TRW, Jurid & Textar are OEM, as well as ATE - OEM pads are Jurid and tend to be better than aftermarket Jurid pads; BMW get a different compound I think! Get them via Autodoc if you can

Another vote for ATE Ceramic pads and I never had any issues with them on my E39s; they'd sit all week not being used as well as I work from home; quiet pads, very little dust and work superbly with the ATE discs too

Edited by d_a_n1979 on Tuesday 2nd July 15:11

[Court_S]

crankedup5 said:

Thanks guys, the car tends to sit around with limited use in mileage terms as well. I’m confused regarding the price difference of the brembo pads as well.

If I recall there is licensed Brembo’s made by others which are cheaper and a bit stter and actual Brembo’s.

Normal ATE pads will be good (OE manufacturer).

[crankedup5]

Thanks to all contributors, looks like ATE are the favoured brand. I will get back into Autodoc.

[d_a_n1979]

crankedup5 said:

Thanks to all contributors, looks like ATE are the favoured brand. I will get back into Autodoc.

Check the app as well; generally the best discounts are on there.

I add the parts to my wish list via my Mac and the do the order via the app on my iPhone etc

[crankedup5]

d_a_n1979 said:

crankedup5 said:

Thanks to all contributors, looks like ATE are the favoured brand. I will get back into Autodoc.

Check the app as well; generally the best discounts are on there.

I add the parts to my wish list via my Mac and the do the order via the app on my iPhone etc

Thanks for tips, checked their website and the discs, pads and wear sensor come in at a rounded £345 all in. I will have a look at the app installation for my ipad.
My son will be doing the fitting for me, I’ve ordered a brake caliper piston rewind tool just to make life a little easier for him.
Thanks again.

[d_a_n1979]

crankedup5 said:

d_a_n1979 said:

crankedup5 said:

Thanks to all contributors, looks like ATE are the favoured brand. I will get back into Autodoc.

Check the app as well; generally the best discounts are on there.

I add the parts to my wish list via my Mac and the do the order via the app on my iPhone etc

Thanks for tips, checked their website and the discs, pads and wear sensor come in at a rounded £345 all in. I will have a look at the app installation for my ipad.
My son will be doing the fitting for me, I’ve ordered a brake caliper piston rewind tool just to make life a little easier for him.
Thanks again.

No need IIRC; they just push back in (brake fluid cap off etc)

[crankedup5]