Tired of BRAKE DUST?? Read REVIEWS about Axxis Deluxe Plus DUSTLESS brake pads here!!

[Mike@Modbargains]

Hey everyone,

I've noticed a lot of people concerned about brake dust on E46Fanatics lately, so I wanted to remind everyone that one of the best ways to eliminate this brake dust is to get yourself a set of Axxis Deluxe Plus brake pads from ModBargains (http://www.modbargains.com/product.asp?pf_id=bmw%2De46%2Dbrakes021). We ship pads within 24 hours so that you can get your brake job done quickly, and we make sure all of our customers are satisfied.

Here are some reviews and comments about the brake pads from customers who have purchased the axxis brake pads from us. Thank you all for your feedback! If you have a review you want to post, please post it here!

"I have these pads on my car now.... my wheels stay brake dust free for soooo long. It's actually unbelievable how little dust they produce. And the braking quality is pretty much the same as the stock BMW pads. Definitely a good product!" - bms32502 @ E46Fanatics

"I bought these pads about a month ago and they are great. there was barely any brake dust after 2 weeks. my wheels only got dirty because of the rain we had a couple of weeks ago. its a major improvement over my oem brake pads which got my wheels dirty the very next day after washing and polishing." - bonaphydelb @ E46Fanatics

"I don't have to clean my wheels between car washings anymore. With the stock pads my wheels were black and dusty after a hundred miles. Now, with the Axxis pads (http://www.modbargains.com/product.asp?pf_id=bmw%2De46%2Dbrakes021) I can go several hundred miles before they even make a light gray coating of dust." - Tim30250 @ E46Fanatics

"I bought the low dust Axxis Brake Pads and they kick *ss! Previously, I had to clean my wheels once a week. Now, I don't notice dust for at least a month...a whole month! That's highway commuting and back road 50+ miles a day plus whatever my wife does on the weekends. That is a lot of miles with very little dust, especially since they used to be almost black after a week! Also, I haven't noticed any difference in stopping distance or noise. My only regret is that I didn't get the brake sensor wires at the same time. Even with getting the brake wires at the dealership I saved a ton of money by supplying my own parts to my local repair shop and just paying the labor and not the extra margin on the pads." - Joe McCarthy

Order your Axxis Deluxe Plus Brake Pads today and say GOODBYE to Brake Dust! (http://www.modbargains.com/product.asp?pf_id=bmw%2De46%2Dbrakes021)

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[driftinsequence]

am very interested, however, i just installed new pads all around about 3 months ago. :(

[Allen@maccar]

How do these compare to Hawk HPS? and HP+?

[kpeng]

They are great pads. My wheels get virtually no dust on them. But as far as the claims for braking power, it is definitely a noticible decline over OEM brakes. They don't have the initial "umph" that the OEM brakepads have, and you have to ease into the brakes rather than expect to stop on a dime. As far as stopping power is concerned, they are ok for every day driving, but for those who want to track their cars, or drive more spirited, these don't cut it. No dust is great though.

-Ken

[Mike@Modbargains]

How do these compare to Hawk HPS? and HP+?

We honestly have sold both and prefer the customer response we get from the Axxis Deluxe plus pads. In our opinion they are the better option.

[Mike@Modbargains]

They are great pads. My wheels get virtually no dust on them. But as far as the claims for braking power, it is definitely a noticible decline over OEM brakes. They don't have the initial "umph" that the OEM brakepads have, and you have to ease into the brakes rather than expect to stop on a dime. As far as stopping power is concerned, they are ok for every day driving, but for those who want to track their cars, or drive more spirited, these don't cut it. No dust is great though.

-Ken

Hey Ken,

Thanks for the review! I certainly agree with you about not using the brake pads for track purposes. They were never intended for that, these are designed for street drivers who want them for day-to-day driving, which is about 95% of BMW drivers.

[kpeng]

Agreed. No brake dust is def. worth it. I <3 them.

-Ken

[Mike@Modbargains]

A new review submitted to us today:

"I bought Axxis Deluxe brake pads for my wifes 325. They Have no brake dust and work great." -Sal Liberto

[Mike@Modbargains]

"The Axxis Deluxe Pads and Stoptech Slotted Rotors are an excellent combination and replacement to the stock set. The stopping power is as good, if not better, and the appearance is just amazing. I only changed the fronts at the time, and the difference of brake dust accumulation between OEM and Axxis is night and day; the rear wheels will get darker before the fronts: they will never be the same. All in all, whomever does not want to deal with brake dust, these pads are the way to go." - Kenneth Pyo

[BM-MAN]

How are the axxis pads when it comes to squealing? I have the Hawk HP and I hate the squealing i've been dealing with since the day I put them on.

[kpeng]

How are the axxis pads when it comes to squealing? I have the Hawk HP and I hate the squealing i've been dealing with since the day I put them on.

Right after I've washed the car, they squeel incredibly incredibly LOUD. But it goes away after braking once or twice. Otherwise, they don't squeel at all.

-Ken

[jon323i]

How are the axxis pads when it comes to squealing? I have the Hawk HP and I hate the squealing i've been dealing with since the day I put them on.


I never have any squeeling with mine.

These pads provide OEM stopping power with very little dust. I've had them on for about 3,000 miles and these pads have been reliable and predictable in all driving conditions and situations. I have run Hawk HP+ & HPS pads on other cars I've owned and these Axxis pads are substancially better than Hawks.

[Mike@Modbargains]

So overall it seems like the pads don't make brake dust, stop the car effectively, and don't squeal...

[BM-MAN]

OK, I'll try em. I placed an order. How fast will u ship these out? I need new pads bad.
thxs

[Mike@Modbargains]

OK, I'll try em. I placed an order. How fast will u ship these out? I need new pads bad.
thxs

Should have a tracking number around 6:00 for you tonight

[slow323ci]

I installed StopTech slotted rotors and Axxis Deluxe Plus pads on my 323Ci a few weekends ago. In comparison to the stock brakes they seem to offer slightly better performance, make virtually no dust, and don't squeal when installed and bedded properly. The StopTech rotors also look cool.

[Staszek]

I have been running these brakes for a few years now, on my second set. I love them, if bedded properly they are quiet dustless and provide OEM braking power (except slightly off at first when cold but warm up fast).

I would recommend these to anyone.

I also had the hawk hps, I took them off before they even wore out, I didnt like them at all.

[Nuori]

I am going to have to get these when I need mine replaced. Still on orginals!

[BearMW]

MOTHER FUKCER!!! :censor:
i just got my brake pads changed too. SIGH! im sick of brake dust and its driving me nuts just to clean my wheels

[e4t6]

PBR (formerly Repco pads and makers of Axxis pads) and Axxis pads literally eliminate 3 hours out of a 4 hour car wash and detail job!!
Really, your wheels will virtually be dust free for weeks at a time. The dirt you'll accumulate first is road grime.

[tonycmyk]

how much how much!!!! is it the brake pads or the rotors

[Mike@Modbargains]

how much how much!!!! is it the brake pads or the rotors

Go here for pricing:

http://www.modbargains.com/product.asp?pf_id=bmw%2De46%2Dbrakes021

[coffeebob]

I'm a little confused by the pricing. I need a full set of front & rear brake pads
for my 2002 325i. Is it one pair of front and one pair of rear OR
two pairs of front and two pairs of rear? The shipping is kind of confusing.
What is the shipping for a full set of front & rear pads? is it $14 or $28?
thank you.

[Mike@Modbargains]

I'm a little confused by the pricing. I need a full set of front & rear brake pads
for my 2002 325i. Is it one pair of front and one pair of rear OR
two pairs of front and two pairs of rear? The shipping is kind of confusing.
What is the shipping for a full set of front & rear pads? is it $14 or $28?
thank you.

You need one front pair, and one rear pair. That's it.

Shipping for front and rear pads is $14 total.

[swiftss13]

:) ordered mine yesterday

[Mike@Modbargains]

:) ordered mine yesterday

Shipped :thumbup:

[Mike@Modbargains]

Let's get some more reviews up!

[auburnu008]

just ordered fronts and rears this evening. (ryan edwards)

[Mike@Modbargains]

just ordered fronts and rears this evening. (ryan edwards)

Should be shipping tomorrow :thumbup:

[crumpet]

I bought my axxis pads about 6 months ago, and I have no complaints. They squeal a few times when they're wet but that clears up after a few stops.

So long as you accept that you can't have perfect oem stopping power AND no brake dust at the same time, you won't look back!

[Teriyaki]

I've had mine on for about a month now, maybe a little more. They stop like OEM's, just minus the initial hard bite (not a complaint really). However, the dust, its like a whole new world. I can finally look at my wheels after taking a drive out and not go "f this, I just washed them this morning". However, mine squeal like mad when they're dry. When they're wet, like in the rain or after washing, they're fine. Weird, but I'd blame this on the install job more than the pads.

[BM-MAN]

Mike should we use anti squeal grease with these? If so what do u recommend? thx

[Mike@Modbargains]

Mike should we use anti squeal grease with these? If so what do u recommend? thx

Hmmm... nobody has ever really complained to be about squealing with these pads so I don't have any recommendations on that for you (never looked into it)

[DZeckhausen]

Hmmm... nobody has ever really complained to be about squealing with these pads so I don't have any recommendations on that for you (never looked into it)Just like any pads, they can squeal if not properly bedded. Following these instructions should eliminate the squealing: http://www.zeckhausen.com/bedding_in_brakes.htm

There are other preventative steps you can take to avoid squealing. Apply a small amount of anti-squeal goo to the back of the pads before installation. Allow to dry about 15 minutes before you install the pads. Or you can apply a small amount of lubricant (typically high-temp anti-seize paste, such as Permatex brand) to the edges of the steel pad backing plates, where they contact the cast iron caliper frames.

[DZeckhausen]

How do these compare to Hawk HPS? and HP+?Axxis Deluxe Plus is very similar to Hawk HPS, with the Axxis pads having slightly lower friction level and somewhat less brake dust than HPS. If you don't mind losing some of the initial bite of the stock pads in exchange for a dramatic reduction in dust, then Axxis D+ are the pads you want. For a slightly less dramatic reduction in dust, but OEM levels of bite and friction (and much higher price), you could try the Hawk HPS.

The Hawk HP Plus is a completely different animal. This is a very dusty pad that's also aggressive on your rotors. It was designed to have the best initial bite, best pedal feel, and highest friction level of virtually any street pad. It's the perfect pad for autocross. But it is very prone to squealing. Bedding the brakes will help for a short while, but these abrasive pads will quickly un-bed the rotors and you'll be back to squealing again. I would not be able to live with these pads on a daily driver. Despite some claims by vendors, Hawk HP Plus is NOT a track pad. It has a higher resistance to fade than most OEM pads and will feel pretty good for a few high speed laps. But when you reach maximum operating temperature, the friction level will fall off rapidly with virtually no feedback to the driver. The result can be almost toal loss of friction, even though the pedal is still firm. Unless you have a very underpowered car and only use street tires at the track, stay away from this pad and use a real track pad, like Hawk HT-10 or the new Hawk DTC-70.

[DZeckhausen]

However, mine squeal like mad when they're dry. When they're wet, like in the rain or after washing, they're fine. Weird, but I'd blame this on the install job more than the pads.Follow this bedding proceedure and your squealing will go away: http://www.zeckhausen.com/bedding_in_brakes.htm

[Ogio]

What is the difference between the Axxis Deluxe & Axxis Ultimate brake pads? Also, do you carry cross-drilled rotors for a 2001 330Ci?

[2000_328CI]

What is the difference between the Axxis Deluxe & Axxis Ultimate brake pads? Also, do you carry cross-drilled rotors for a 2001 330Ci?
sounds like you need the stoptech stage 2 brake kit. Comes with stainless steel lines, axxis deluxe pads (which produce almost NO brake dust), slotted or drilled rotors (whichever you prefer), and all new brake fluids. It will run you about 600 or so but is an awesome combo (check out the look of it too in my sig!!! :wow:)

Just wanted to check in as well and say that I have been running axxis deluxe pads for a little while now and with the stage 2 brake kit, pedal feel is almost identical (IMO) to OEM, it seems to brake just as quickly, and gives off so little brake dust I barely have to clean my wheels!!!

Thank you mike :bow:

[BM-MAN]

[QUOTE=DZeckhausen]Just like any pads, they can squeal if not properly bedded. Following these instructions should eliminate the squealing: http://www.zeckhausen.com/bedding_in_brakes.htm

QUOTE]

Thanks for the info, only problem is I have to through local roads from the station to get to the spot to actually break them in. After stopping at stop lights won't this imprint pad material on the rotors?

[2000_328CI]

also... use anti squeal stuff on ur brake pads and rotors... it will eliminate it

[DZeckhausen]

Thanks for the info, only problem is I have to through local roads from the station to get to the spot to actually break them in. After stopping at stop lights won't this imprint pad material on the rotors?It's not the stopping at traffic lights on the way to the bedding that will imprint material onto your rotors. It's the stopping at traffic lights right after you've been doing a series of back-to-back stops (near stops). It's important to cruise around for 5 to 10 minutes after you've completed the bedding to allow your brakes to cool down.

Don't worry about normal driving and traffic lights before you've started the bedding process.

[joesjs]

what woudl the typical install fee be to do this?

[2000_328CI]

for a stage 2 stoptech kit its like 400-600

[Mike@Modbargains]

:bump:

[jtfire006]

are you guys replacing the rotors or having them turned first, or are you just replacing the pads and nothing else? i always thought you needed to at least turn the rotors, but have not heard one word about it here.

whats the difference between the deluxe and the ultimate pads?
thanks for the info

[Staszek]

are you guys replacing the rotors or having them turned first, or are you just replacing the pads and nothing else? i always thought you needed to at least turn the rotors, but have not heard one word about it here.

whats the difference between the deluxe and the ultimate pads?
thanks for the info

Depends on how many miles you have on your rotors.

BMW doesnt recommend nor do they turn rotors, it can be done though.

If you have really low mileage on your rotors its ok to just get new pads.

If not I would just buy a new set of rotors at 50-60 each they arent that expensive.

[jtfire006]

the car has 50,000 miles and i am sure the rotors are stock, they look good and the pads look like new, just cant deal with the dust anymore.
you think just replacing the pads will be sufficient? thanks for the info

[Staszek]

the car has 50,000 miles and i am sure the rotors are stock, they look good and the pads look like new, just cant deal with the dust anymore.
you think just replacing the pads will be sufficient? thanks for the info

At 50k just replace them you wont get much more life out of them anyway and its so easy to replace them while your replacing the pads

[BM-MAN]

It's not the stopping at traffic lights on the way to the bedding that will imprint material onto your rotors. It's the stopping at traffic lights right after you've been doing a series of back-to-back stops (near stops). It's important to cruise around for 5 to 10 minutes after you've completed the bedding to allow your brakes to cool down.

Don't worry about normal driving and traffic lights before you've started the bedding process.


I see. Thanks for the explanation! :thumbup:

[mrc1utch]

what is the difference between the Axxis Deluxe & Axxis Ultimate brake pads

[2000_328CI]

what is the difference between the Axxis Deluxe & Axxis Ultimate brake pads
deluxe = oem stopping power and no brake dust
ultimate = better than oem stopping power and oem levels of brake dust

[derek80]

deluxe = oem stopping power and no brake dust
ultimate = better than oem stopping power and oem levels of brake dust
Deluxe = less brake power compared to OEM / far less brake dust compared to OEM

David@Zeckhausen knows what he's talking about when it comes to brakes.

[derek80]

It's not the stopping at traffic lights on the way to the bedding that will imprint material onto your rotors. It's the stopping at traffic lights right after you've been doing a series of back-to-back stops (near stops). It's important to cruise around for 5 to 10 minutes after you've completed the bedding to allow your brakes to cool down.

Don't worry about normal driving and traffic lights before you've started the bedding process.
David to the rescue :bow: :)

[DZeckhausen]

David@Zeckhausen knows what he's talking about when it comes to brakes. Awesome customer service as well :bow:I appreciate the plug. However, this thread was started by a sponsoring vendor (ModBargains) who also sells the Axxis pads. I'm just here to offer some tech advice, not to advertise. If this thread convinced you to buy Axxis pads, you should buy them from ModBargains.

[derek80]

Oh then my apology to Mike@Modbargains :)
got mixed up with other post similar to this one...
edited my original post...(damn it's still there...:()

[2000_328CI]

Melo breeze, do you have axxis deluxe pads on your car?

I do... and speaking from personal experiance with them, the inital bite is less compared to oem but only because you have to apply more pressure to the pedal to get it to grab... the braking power seems nearly identical to oem... it may be the tiniest bit less but saying that it is "less than oem" is fairly misleading if you ask me...

And as for deluxe pads not having brake dust, its really quite incredible. I used to wash my CSLs every three or four days and can now go seemingly for weeks before I need to wash them... I say seemingly because I habitually wash my car one or twice a week anyway so I have no idea how long it would take for the deluxe pads to get my wheels dirty.... That being said, my roomie had the deluxe pads on his car long before i got mine (i only got them a month or so ago), didn't wash his car once throughout winter during the school year, and come the first time he washed it (first time in probably three months) and his wheels had less brake dust than mine did after about two weeks with oem pads

[derek80]

Chase, yes I had deluxe before I got another brake setup (had deluxe for couple of month, maybe 4~5), and I could feel loosing some of OEM brake power. It did have far less dust.
I'm no expert on this, maybe it's a compromise....more dust = more brake power :D?

[pyo]

"The Axxis Deluxe Pads and Stoptech Slotted Rotors are an excellent combination and replacement to the stock set. The stopping power is as good, if not better, and the appearance is just amazing. I only changed the fronts at the time, and the difference of brake dust accumulation between OEM and Axxis is night and day; the rear wheels will get darker before the fronts: they will never be the same. All in all, whomever does not want to deal with brake dust, these pads are the way to go." - Kenneth Pyo
Before my next wash, i'll take a picture for you guys to show the difference between OEM vs. Axxis Deluxe :thumbsup:

[mrc1utch]

are there brake pads out there that provide better stopping power then OEM but with less dust? Thanks

[2000_328CI]

i think its as melo breeze put it... more braking power = more brake dust...

I think that the deluxe pads are close to oem (I thought they were similar)... but I know that the ultimate pads are supposed to get as much (if not more) dust as the OEM ones but will stop you a lot faster

[derek80]

^ I highly highly doubt "more braking power = more dust" is true though...:)

Axxis Deluxe is a great pad nonetheless. Anyone (except track peeps) would prreciate it

[2000_328CI]

^ I highly highly doubt "more braking power = more dust" is true though...:)

Axxis Deluxe is a great pad nonetheless. Anyone (except track peeps) would prreciate it
so true... and the dust=power is definitely not true... but in most cases, I would say its probably going to hold pretty accurate :hi:

[VMRWheels]

I never even saw the price of these brake pads, but $80 for front and rear? It's a no-brainer, lol.

Dust=Power is not the scientific way to describe brake pad performance. Although it holds true for most pads out there. I've gone thru about 5 sets of brake pads in the last 2 years and the most annoying thing is cleaning brake dust... The HAWK HP-PLUS pads I have on, they're one of the best street/track pads I've used short of racing brake pads but they dust more than stock!

Anyways hurry up and order the brake pads :)

[Mike@Modbargains]

I never even saw the price of these brake pads, but $80 for front and rear? It's a no-brainer, lol.



Yeah it's a good price! Especially to never deal with that dust again

[pyo]

As promised, here are comparison pictures, Front (Axxis) vs. Rear (OEM) after 180-90 miles of driving (5-6 days).

http://pyo.ppfinancial.net/whole.jpg

Fronts
http://pyo.ppfinancial.net/front.jpg

Rears
http://pyo.ppfinancial.net/rear.jpg

[Chase265]

I need new brake pads....is there a pickup option instead of shipping?

[Mike@Modbargains]

I need new brake pads....is there a pickup option instead of shipping?

Yes there is, the warehouse is in the Los Angeles area so it's a bit of a drive if you're from Orange.

[Mike@Modbargains]

Pyo, excellent pictures!

[pyo]

Pyo, excellent pictures!


:thanks:

Keep in mind everyone, the fronts are supposed to get dirtier quicker than the rears :wow:

[Chase265]

Yes there is, the warehouse is in the Los Angeles area so it's a bit of a drive if you're from Orange.


oh ok..nevermind then..I thought they would be in Brea since i remember thats where u were from.

[auburnu008]

Nice pics. I will have mine on this week. Thanks Mike!

[Mike@Modbargains]

oh ok..nevermind then..I thought they would be in Brea since i remember thats where u were from.

Yup that's where our office is but most of the time the products ship direct from the warehouses of our wholesale suppliers' warehouses. As much as I like Fedex and UPS, I don't like giving them extra money for shipping to me then shipping to customers ;)

[Mike@Modbargains]

:bump:

[Mike@Modbargains]

Edited your pics pyo :)

https://st12.flashecom.com/modbargain/images/Products/axxiscomparisonFINAL%2Ejpg

[pyo]

:thumbsup:

BTW, the front rotors I got from ModBargains.com also. They got them to me fast as possible even though their supplier was backordered =X

Would do business with ModBargains.com again in a heart beat when the time comes. Btw, think I could get some complimentary M Stickers for the wheels :eeps:

EDIT:

I absolutely can't wait until I get Axxis for the rears once my OEM Pads wear down some more

[Mike@Modbargains]

:thumbsup:

BTW, the front rotors I got from ModBargains.com also. They got them to me fast as possible even though their supplier was backordered =X

Would do business with ModBargains.com again in a heart beat when the time comes. Btw, think I could get some complimentary M Stickers for the wheels :eeps:

EDIT:

I absolutely can't wait until I get Axxis for the rears once my OEM Pads wear down some more

Sure, we can get you the stickers no problem just e-mail me your address with where you want them mailed to. You got the CSL wheels from us, right?

[pyo]

Sure, we can get you the stickers no problem just e-mail me your address with where you want them mailed to. You got the CSL wheels from us, right?
unfortunately i didnt get it from you guys. i was redirected to Velocity Motoring by you guys at my time of purchase

[Mike@Modbargains]

unfortunately i didnt get it from you guys. i was redirected to Velocity Motoring by you guys at my time of purchase

Really? That doesn't sound like something I would have done

[Mike@Modbargains]

Bumping this thread to get some more reviews :)

[Mike@Modbargains]

:thumbup: thanks for the orders

[Mike@Modbargains]

I just put the Stoptech Stage 2 kit on my own personal car, with deluxe plus brake pads!! I love it.

I'll post an official review tomorrow hopefully.

[dirsh]

Mike can you pm me the best price for 330 deluxe pads shipped to Hawaii (96789)? thanks

[Mike@Modbargains]

Mike can you pm me the best price for 330 deluxe pads shipped to Hawaii (96789)? thanks

PM sent :)

[Staszek]

Just put my second set of these on from Modbargains, love them low dust decent bite (little off oem but only when cold) and no squeal as long as you bed them right. :craig:

[Mike@Modbargains]

Just put my second set of these on from Modbargains, love them low dust decent bite (little off oem but only when cold) and no squeal as long as you bed them right. :craig:

Thanks, I am loving them on my own car too!

[Mike@Modbargains]

Update... after a couple months on my car I love these brake pads more and more. 100% clean wheels, no noise.

[thesethoughtsru]

I can vouch for the same, had them on my car since october, when I "clean" my wheels (yeah hahah OCD kicks in), they look the same cuz they were never really dirty to begin with even after a couple weeks hahaha.

[jsk]

Does anyone know for sure if these are these the same exact pads since they are made by the same company? Reason I ask is that I recently replaced my OEM pads after 25K miles and I am still seeing brake dust after a week. Could it be from the residual dust from the OEM pads left on the rotors? I have used Axxis in the past and they were great and I want to make sure I got the same thing. I should have just bought the Axxis pads and been done with it.

[Mike@Modbargains]

Does anyone know for sure if these are these the same exact pads since they are made by the same company? Reason I ask is that I recently replaced my OEM pads after 25K miles and I am still seeing brake dust after a week. Could it be from the residual dust from the OEM pads left on the rotors? I have used Axxis in the past and they were great and I want to make sure I got the same thing. I should have just bought the Axxis pads and been done with it.

Some say PBR is the same but :dunno:

Better to just buy the official item from our site and not worry about it.

[DZeckhausen]

Does anyone know for sure if these are these the same exact pads since they are made by the same company? Reason I ask is that I recently replaced my OEM pads after 25K miles and I am still seeing brake dust after a week. Could it be from the residual dust from the OEM pads left on the rotors? I have used Axxis in the past and they were great and I want to make sure I got the same thing. I should have just bought the Axxis pads and been done with it.The PBR Deluxe and the Axxis Deluxe Plus are the same pad compound, manufactured by FMP Group (Bendix) in Australia. See: http://www.bendix.com.au/Text/1116996771718-1313/pC/1116995333218-4587/Corporate. PBR, like REPCO, is just another marketing channel for FMP Group and they typically sell for a few dollars less than the same pads under the Axxis name.

Most likely, you're seeing the residual dust from the OEM pads as the old transfer layer wears off your rotors. I suggest you follow this bedding process (http://www.zeckhausen.com/bedding_in_brakes.htm), then wash your wheels. I expect you won't see very much brake dust after that. You've got nothing to worry about.

[jsk]

Dave,

Thanks much for the reply. I was considering a swap, but just didn't think it made sense. This clears it up. I really appreciate this forum for things just like this. Thanks again, Dave.

[MACKbeats]

Hi, looking to pick up a set of front pads & sensors, how long to ship up to San Francisco ? Also, I need to order sensors, but my model # is not listed ( 2000 323i ) Could I use the sensors listed for use with the 328 ?


Thanks ! I'm looking to order today if possible !

[DZeckhausen]

Hi, looking to pick up a set of front pads & sensors, how long to ship up to San Francisco ? Also, I need to order sensors, but my model # is not listed ( 2000 323i ) Could I use the sensors listed for use with the 328 ? The E46 323i, 325i, and 328i use the same sensors front and back. The E46 330i uses the same rear sensors, but different front sensors. The 330i uses the E46 M3 front sensors.

Bottom line - yes you can order the 328i sensors from ModBargains.

[Mike@Modbargains]

Hi, looking to pick up a set of front pads & sensors, how long to ship up to San Francisco ? Also, I need to order sensors, but my model # is not listed ( 2000 323i ) Could I use the sensors listed for use with the 328 ?


Thanks ! I'm looking to order today if possible !

As Dave said the sensors are the same (we'll add 323i to the site just to make it less confusing).

It takes 1 day for shipping to San Francisco. It will ship monday and arrive on tuesday. Thanks

[MACKbeats]

Thanks for the help guys ! Appreciate it !

[BM-MAN]

I finally got a chance to install my Axxis Deluxe Plus Brake pads. Man these things are sweet!
I already drove about 300 miles and NO DUST at all. I front passenger wheel was a dust magnet. It would always get much dirtier then all the other wheels not anymore. Only thing i noticed about these pads is that they are very soft. I have to push down more then before. May its cause they are new. Anyways I love em.

I wonder how is it that they don't dust at all?!?!

Thanks MIKE :thumbsup:

[EuroBmrDude]

Interesting...I'm gonna be picking it up pretty soon

[phatmustang73]

PM sent about Axxis Deluxe Plus & Axxis Ultimate rear brake pads for my M3!

[DropTopKingM3]

I can't wait till mine come :excited: