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Best low dust brake pads

   
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Old 03-31-2017, 08:38 PM
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Best low dust brake pads
What do u guys think? I want something that still gives good performance like the stock JCW pads but with less brake dust and won't tear up the rotors. Thanks.
 
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I have had great luck with ceramic pads and they last for a looooooooooooong time (with no real dust issues)
 
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I've had EBC redstuff for a bit over 4 years. Good performance and minimum dust. Carbotech and Hawk are highly rated as well.
 
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Akebono pads have worked very well for me on my 2010 R56 MCS
 
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I have used the Hawk HPS pads for the last 6-7 years, and I have them on all of my cars. They have great pedal feel, steady progression and are very low dust. I highly recommend them.
 
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We use the EBC redstuff on all our customer cars that come in the shop
https://www.waymotorworks.com/ebc-re...rake-pads.html

We also offer the Akebono pads, which aren't bad just not first choice
https://www.waymotorworks.com/akebon...0-r52-r53.html

And have the Hawks too, but never liked them.
 
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Awesome. Thanks for all of the recommendations.
 
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Re: EBC Redstuff

I have a 2012 S with factory pads/rotors. Do I also need to change rotors?
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We use the EBC redstuff on all our customer cars that come in the shop
https://www.waymotorworks.com/ebc-re...rake-pads.html

We also offer the Akebono pads, which aren't bad just not first choice
https://www.waymotorworks.com/akebon...0-r52-r53.html

And have the Hawks too, but never liked them.
 
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Old 03-09-2019, 05:24 PM
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I have a 2012 S with factory pads/rotors. Do I also need to change rotors?
If they are below spec or have a lip on the edge of them. If they do we have some very cost effective rotors
https://www.waymotorworks.com/wmw-br...-cooper-s.html
 
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