[TacticalGunnarM550]

Can anyone recommend rear brake pads for the 2017 430i x-drive?

What's the average cost?

Parts numbers or link would be appreciated. Thanks.

[cfm56d7b]

Originally Posted by TacticalGunnarM550

Can anyone recommend rear brake pads for the 2017 430i x-drive?

What's the average cost?

Parts numbers or link would be appreciated. Thanks.

Are there any concerns about OEM brake pads?

[TacticalGunnarM550]

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

Are there any concerns about OEM brake pads?

Negative..

[cfm56d7b]

You can always visit https://www.fcpeuro.com/, enter your vehicle details, and get both part numbers and prices.

[TacticalGunnarM550]

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

You can always visit https://www.fcpeuro.com/, enter your vehicle details, and get both part numbers and prices.

There's a ton of options on there, I'm kind of looking for the best choice…these cars are all new to me.

[cfm56d7b]

Originally Posted by TacticalGunnarM550

There's a ton of options on there, I'm kind of looking for the best choice…these cars are all new to me.

If you don't mind brake dust, OEM brake pads work well and provide an aggressive initial bite - a plus in daily driving conditions.

[djacinto]

I purchased akebono brake pads as they produce much less dust but still provide a good smooth bite rather than a powerful initial hit then slow down.

It's a preference thing, but since it's just my dd, the pads are excellent. My tires actually have been doing more of the work, I've swapped onto my winter set, which is just my old oem 393 wheels: 225/50/17 pirelli cinturato p7's. The braking distance is much longer due to the narrower widths and different compounds

The short winded answer is depending on what your priority is: price, feel, longevity; that will dictate what you go for.

Oem's are dusty as hell in my experience but the akebono have been excellent so far. I know many people like to run the hawk pads as well but can be louder due to their more track orientation.

[TacticalGunnarM550]

Originally Posted by djacinto

I purchased akebono brake pads as they produce much less dust but still provide a good smooth bite rather than a powerful initial hit then slow down.

It's a preference thing, but since it's just my dd, the pads are excellent. My tires actually have been doing more of the work, I've swapped onto my winter set, which is just my old oem 393 wheels: 225/50/17 pirelli cinturato p7's. The braking distance is much longer due to the narrower widths and different compounds

The short winded answer is depending on what your priority is: price, feel, longevity; that will dictate what you go for.

Oem's are dusty as hell in my experience but the akebono have been excellent so far. I know many people like to run the hawk pads as well but can be louder due to their more track orientation.

I was leaning towards hawk, but there's so many options lol

[TacticalGunnarM550]

[IMG][/IMG] so this is what i was quoted for rear pads, installed.