OG M2 brakes replacement

eldogo · 07-01-2021, 09:09 AM

Hi all,

It's time for me to swap out my brakes. Any recommendations on which ones to get? Not planning on tracking the car but would like them to have a good bite and less brake dust.

Thank you!

M Fifty · 07-01-2021, 01:33 PM

Hopefully you mean the pads?

eldogo · 07-01-2021, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by M Fifty

Hopefully you mean the pads?

Mmh I think so. I was thinking that I'll need to replace both, but I could be wrong. Can the rotors go 2 rounds of pads?

M Fifty · 07-01-2021, 01:37 PM

What have you been driving like that would wear the rotors below their minimum thickness?

Obvs, if the discs are heavily grooved, they will need refacing anyway, but...

KevinC · 07-01-2021, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eldogo

Not planning on tracking the car but would like them to have a hood bite and less brake dust.

I'm not aware of any special pads available for the hood. Good luck!

nioh_lbbm2 · 07-01-2021, 02:09 PM

you can still have pretty good but slightly less bite than OEM pads if you swap to Akebono Euros. The trade off is worth it for virtually no dust.

You won't get better braking without having dust though. that's the tradeoff

zkeeper · 07-01-2021, 03:57 PM

Absolutely Akebonos'. I had had it with the dust...so switched at 13K just for the reason. Dust went from a 9 down to a two. Track days are done for me, so its spirited driving elsewhere. AND when broken in correctly you will have the bite you need. I am very impressed and used Ferodo's on track for years in Vintage racing. And after some months, they actually continue to get better at the pedal. Good luck with you choice.

eldogo · 07-01-2021, 04:00 PM

Thanks for your advice. I'll checkout the Akebono's.

Matt Devo · 07-05-2021, 07:21 PM

another happy Akebono Euro user here

RYTM2 · 07-06-2021, 06:45 AM

Switched to Akebono Euro a month ago and couldn't be more pleased!

TripleU · 07-26-2021, 09:52 PM

My friend suggested Alcon for rotors if money isn't a concern.

Budwab · 08-03-2021, 12:42 PM

Ordered Akebono's for mine from rockauto.com.

zkeeper · 08-03-2021, 03:28 PM

Rock Auto does a fine job.
BTW--all who moving to these pads, do some intel on break in process, and especially if you replace pads AND discs. Not getting the heat and repeat, cool down process done correctly may not give you the results you thought you would get. And there are differing opinions -- so just do some searching. Akebono pads alone is not a severe break-in at all. I just went further as I replaced discs. Went with Pagid..love those discs.

VisualEcho · 08-03-2021, 03:41 PM

I went with the Akebono's as well (my car is 100% street), and they are fantastic.

As far as bed-in, I did none, it's a street pad.

jritt@essex · 08-05-2021, 09:43 AM

The Ferodo DS2500 are one of the most versatile sport/race brake pads on the market. They can be used for road, autoX, and even light track duty. They have great bite with moderate dust. You can see the full description on our site here: https://www.essexparts.com/brake-pads/ferodo-brake-pads

For the OG M2 'blue brakes', here are the parts:

Front= https://www.essexparts.com/ferodo-ds2500-brake-pads739
Rear= https://www.essexparts.com/ferodo-ds2500-brake-pads742

We have a whole bunch of these in stock and ready to ship today!

silverstar335 · 08-22-2021, 07:38 PM

Selling a set of Alcon rotors for $2100, take a look at the thread I have posted, thanks.

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nioh_lbbm2 Lieutenant Colonel 1717 Rep 1,899 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: California iTrader: (0)	you can still have pretty good but slightly less bite than OEM pads if you swap to Akebono Euros. The trade off is worth it for virtually no dust. You won't get better braking without having dust though. that's the tradeoff
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zkeeper Captain 208 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 & 08 Z4 si Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BimmerHaven iTrader: (0)	Absolutely Akebonos'. I had had it with the dust...so switched at 13K just for the reason. Dust went from a 9 down to a two. Track days are done for me, so its spirited driving elsewhere. AND when broken in correctly you will have the bite you need. I am very impressed and used Ferodo's on track for years in Vintage racing. And after some months, they actually continue to get better at the pedal. Good luck with you choice.
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eldogo Lieutenant 274 Rep 406 Posts Drives: BMW 328xi BMW X5 F15 BMW M2 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M2 [0.00]	Thanks for your advice. I'll checkout the Akebono's. __________________
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zkeeper Captain 208 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 & 08 Z4 si Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BimmerHaven iTrader: (0)	Rock Auto does a fine job. BTW--all who moving to these pads, do some intel on break in process, and especially if you replace pads AND discs. Not getting the heat and repeat, cool down process done correctly may not give you the results you thought you would get. And there are differing opinions -- so just do some searching. Akebono pads alone is not a severe break-in at all. I just went further as I replaced discs. Went with Pagid..love those discs.
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VisualEcho Banned 6629 Rep 4,145 Posts Drives: '18 M2 6MT Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Missouri iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [10.00]	I went with the Akebono's as well (my car is 100% street), and they are fantastic. As far as bed-in, I did none, it's a street pad.
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jritt@essex BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 1025 Rep 842 Posts Drives: e90 335i, NSX, 997.2, 987.1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	The Ferodo DS2500 are one of the most versatile sport/race brake pads on the market. They can be used for road, autoX, and even light track duty. They have great bite with moderate dust. You can see the full description on our site here: https://www.essexparts.com/brake-pads/ferodo-brake-pads For the OG M2 'blue brakes', here are the parts: Front= https://www.essexparts.com/ferodo-ds2500-brake-pads739 Rear= https://www.essexparts.com/ferodo-ds2500-brake-pads742 We have a whole bunch of these in stock and ready to ship today!
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