03-08-2021, 01:21 AM | #1 |
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2020 M50i Brake Pad Replacement
Given the previous thread and interest in changing out the blue Brembo M Sport style dusty brake pads on the M50i I went ahead and ordered the following from Rock Auto:
Centric PosiQuiets Semi-Metallic Brake Pads: 104.186801 F $47.99 104.14690 R $24.79 Shipping $13.99 to Hawaii Total $90.86 After consultation with Centric as well as a mechanic who specializes in European cars I decided to give the semi-metallics a try over the ceramic pads. I was told the bite would be improved and the dust still minimal and still a drastic improvement over the OEM pads. A good friend lent a hand and we used this tool to assist in the installation of the rear pads: https://www.jbtools.com/lang-tools-2...RoCcp4QAvD_BwE I soaked both sets of pads with liquid graphite from BG called Stop Squeal. The front pads do have adhesive on them so it took a bit of prying with flat head screw drivers to separate and remove them, also needed are a set of long punches to remove the pins up front. Like others have mentioned it took about 2 hours to complete and if you ACTUATE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IMMEDIATELY AFTER completion you won't throw any error messages or codes. For those with 2 axle air suspension your vehicle will be raised to the highest height but after a few minutes and a trip around the block it reverted back to normal. I can confirm no squealing or clicking with the PosiQuiet set up. Will report back after a few hundred miles. |
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If anyone was wondering about the potential benefits for lower dust levels using either the Centric Posi Quiet Semi-Metallics or Ceramic pads here's a handy chart:
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Any update on these? How is brake dust and bite on these?
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