best brake pads (no squealing) + discs

JRF30 · 01-11-2021, 03:53 PM

...2016 335d xdrive

what brake pads do you guys recommend?

my current brake pads make a squeeking/squealing noise when brakes are applied which is so annoying ??

also what brake discs??

ooshnoo · 01-11-2021, 04:19 PM

This question has been asked and answered dozens of times already. I suggest you just browse the forum for the other threads.

Billfitz · 01-11-2021, 09:48 PM

Squealing is caused by inadequate lubrication of the pad to caliper and carrier contact surfaces, not the pad.

cfm56d7b · 01-12-2021, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JRF30

...2016 335d xdrive

what brake pads do you guys recommend?

my current brake pads make a squeeking/squealing noise when brakes are applied which is so annoying ??

also what brake discs??

What brakes - rotors and pads - does your car have? OEM, aftermarket? How many miles since the last brake service?

JRF30 · 01-13-2021, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRF30

...2016 335d xdrive

what brake pads do you guys recommend?

my current brake pads make a squeeking/squealing noise when brakes are applied which is so annoying ??

also what brake discs??

What brakes - rotors and pads - does your car have? OEM, aftermarket? How many miles since the last brake service?

genuine rotors...cars on 40k

rear brake pads have been just before i purchased the car about 3000 miles...ive been told cheap pads can cause this?

fronts are due in april...

Billfitz · 01-13-2021, 07:18 AM

Squealing is caused by inadequate lubrication of the pad to caliper and carrier contact surfaces, not the pad.

JRF30 · 01-13-2021, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

Squealing is caused by inadequate lubrication of the pad to caliper and carrier contact surfaces, not the pad.

Remove and lubricate?

Easy to do on blue brakes?

thetryal · 01-16-2021, 08:35 PM

it depends on what you'll be doing with the car.

foe daily driving, definitely go with zinc coating or a rust free guarantee rotor. most ceramic pads are good.

I always put a little crc disc brake quiet on the back of the pads and really never have issues with squeal.

also make sure you burn in the brakes if they require it.

SD Convert · 01-24-2021, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JRF30

Remove and lubricate?

Easy to do on blue brakes?

Very easy. Pop the pins with a pin punch, spread and pull the pads. Putting it back together is only a bit more complex, due to the anti-rattle springs.

cseppelcs · 02-22-2022, 07:31 AM

Hi All

I had the same problem. BMW F30 LCI. Large blue brake system (370mm front brake disc, 345mm rear brake disc). It has a factory brake disc. I tried several brake pads. Factory, TRW, ATE Ceramic, Quaro Ceramic brake pads. Unfortunately, none of them provided a solution. A car mechanic has successfully used the EBC Yellowstuff insert on several cars (BMW M8, BMW X6M). I also bought one for the front brake and so far I have used over 1200km without any problems.

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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8234 Rep 16,072 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Squealing is caused by inadequate lubrication of the pad to caliper and carrier contact surfaces, not the pad.
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thetryal 1 expensive toy 41 Rep 275 Posts Drives: 2016 340i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (1)	it depends on what you'll be doing with the car. foe daily driving, definitely go with zinc coating or a rust free guarantee rotor. most ceramic pads are good. I always put a little crc disc brake quiet on the back of the pads and really never have issues with squeal. also make sure you burn in the brakes if they require it. __________________ 2016 F30 340i M-Sport
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cseppelcs New Member 6 Rep 10 Posts Drives: F30 330D LCI Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Hungary iTrader: (0)	Hi All I had the same problem. BMW F30 LCI. Large blue brake system (370mm front brake disc, 345mm rear brake disc). It has a factory brake disc. I tried several brake pads. Factory, TRW, ATE Ceramic, Quaro Ceramic brake pads. Unfortunately, none of them provided a solution. A car mechanic has successfully used the EBC Yellowstuff insert on several cars (BMW M8, BMW X6M). I also bought one for the front brake and so far I have used over 1200km without any problems.
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