What kind of brake pads does BMW use?

FWIW, Textar, Mintex and Pagid are all sub-brands of TMD Friction. Yep, Textar are made in Germany for BMW as genuine BMW pads & also as Textar branded aftermarket pads.
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What brand brakes do BMW use?

BMW does not make their own brakes and braking systems. Like many other components used in the manufacturing process, BMW has contracted with third-party suppliers. According to Investopedia, BMW uses Brembo for their supply of brake calipers.
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What material are BMW brakes?

They are semi-metallic, as are nearly all original brake pads. The benefits are less dust and noise than metallic, but better initial cold bite than ceramic. Less dust? I think OEM BMW pads are specifically designed to dust like crazy.
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Does BMW make brake pads?

If you need new brake pads for your BMW, feel free to order them through our parts center. We offer a wide selection of OEM (original equipment manufacturer) brake pads for every model in the BMW lineup.
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Are BMW brakes made by Brembo?

Made by Brembo. The regular bmw brakes are floating calipers with 1 large piston.
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What manufacturers use Brembo brakes?

Some of the cars models equipped with Brembo products:
  • Abarth.
  • Alfa Romeo.
  • Alpina.
  • Aston Martin.
  • Audi.
  • Bentley.
  • BMW.
  • Buick.
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What are BMW M Sport brakes?

This technology ensures braking excellence as well as a reduced weight. The system employs a four-piston fixed configuration for the front wheel calipers and single-piston floating configuration for the rear wheel calipers. The M Sport brake system is designed to ensure optimal thermal resistance.
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How long do BMW brake pads last?

BMW brake pads usually last between 30,000 and 70,000 miles depending on your driving habits.
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Can I change my own BMW brake pads?

Don't worry—this is completely normal! However, it does mean that it's time to replace your brake pads as soon as possible. Although this process requires a few tools and some car expertise, you can do it right at home if need be. Thus, our experts at BMW of Stratham are here to show you how to change your brake pads.
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How much does BMW charge for brakes?

BMW brake pads can cost anywhere between $150 per axle and $450 per axle depending on the type of brake pad desired. In some rare cases, they can be even more if the manufacturer requires a specific type of brake pad to be ordered for your BMW.
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Are BMW brakes ceramic?

After the M6, BMW has equipped the carbon ceramic brakes on the M5, M3 and M4, and customers of these cars often ponder whether the brakes are worth the premium.
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Are BMW brake pads good?

Genuine BMW and OEM Replacement Brands - Textar, Pagid, Jurid, etc. Comment: The stock OEM pads perform very well for 90% of owners - they stop well enough, are quiet, and usually have a very direct feel. But most of our customers are looking for a pad that does all of that but with less dust.
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Are M Compound brakes ceramic?

The BMW M Compound Brake system meets the highest demands in terms of driving dynamics and deceleration and is therefore the ideal choice for all sporty drivers. The BMW M Carbon Ceramic Brake is ideal for racing enthusiasts.
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Are Brembo brake pads low dust?

The amount of dust on the brembo pads sucks for trying to keep your wheels even remotely clean. The evolution pads dust very little. They don't bite as good as the brembos and they tend to squeak a little when it's cold and the brakes haven't warmed up, but overall, they're great.
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Does BMW use brake by wire?

With the launch of its flagship 8 Series Coupe and Convertible, BMW has introduced an electrically powered brake-by-wire system for a conventionally-engined car.
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What is a TRW brake system?

TRW offers you motorcycle brake pads to suit every class, sector and grade of motorcycle. With twelve different friction compounds on offer, you can source replacement motorcycle brake pads that maximise safety and performance.
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How long does it take to change BMW brakes?

Under normal circumstances, brake repairs or replacements will take on average 1-2 ½ hours; however, based on the number of repairs, it could run a little longer.
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What tools do I need to change BMW brakes?

The Tools Needed to Change Brakes
  1. Start With the Right Protection.
  2. Brake Pads and Rotors.
  3. Jack and Jack Stand.
  4. Lug Nut Wrench.
  5. Brake Caliper Piston Tool.
  6. Brake Bleeder Wrench.
  7. Allen Wrench Set.
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How often do BMW rotors need to be replaced?

Consistently, BMW rotors need to be replaced every 30,000 - 80,000 miles depending on the factors above. It is always best to reference your BMW maintenance manual for more information.
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How often should BMW brake discs be replaced?

The rule of thumb for replacing your brakes pads is to change them out every 50,000 miles.
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Do BMW brake sensors need to be replaced?

The brake pad sensor should be replaced every time you replace your brake pads! You don't have to replace the sensor every time, but not doing so can result in you getting an inaccurate reading on the amount of life left on your pads, and result in the notification always appearing on your dash/iDrive system.
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Are M Performance brakes Brembo?

What they are: M Performance brakes are actually high performance Brembo brakes, while M Sport brakes are just a small step up from the standard BMW brakes (certainly not Brembos). While standard brakes have floating calipers, the M Sport brakes have fixed calipers (4 piston front, 2 piston rear).
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How do I know if my BMW has M Sport brakes?

you can run your vin in mdecoder and it should tell you. They look just like the brake calipers on my 340i M Sport and I'm running 17” winter wheels. The previous owner probably added the slotted/dimpled rotors. If they're (originally) in grey, they're not M Sport brakes.
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Are Brembo brakes worth it?

You can install Brembo brakes on a lot of cars after you've purchased it, but Brembo brakes are so notoriously reliable and high-performing that many car companies have partnered up to use Brembo brakes straight from the factory.
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