So much brake dust! Any pads available yet?

raywai2 · 04-04-2022, 09:02 PM

Did you guys have to change out the wear sensors or they are reusable?

travisgsf · 04-04-2022, 09:19 PM

Installing my pads Thursday. Can't wait

spridge · 04-06-2022, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by raywai2

Did you guys have to change out the wear sensors or they are reusable?

They are reusable

travisgsf · 04-08-2022, 06:18 PM

So I ordered DFC 5000 pads from parts geek. That's all that was in stock. I went to have them installed today and they were the wrong size. I ordered a new set of DFC 3000 from buy brakes today. We will see if these work.

raywai2 · 04-08-2022, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by travisgsf

So I ordered DFC 5000 pads from parts geek. That's all that was in stock. I went to have them installed today and they were the wrong size. I ordered a new set of DFC 3000 from buy brakes today. We will see if these work.

You guys ordering the “carbon ceramic rotor” version for non-CCB?

MMnut · 04-09-2022, 04:01 AM

I chat with DFC people on their site and they said the pads are the same either standard brake or CCB ! So not sure why its different here

JDUNITNOW · 04-09-2022, 07:16 PM

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I chat with DFC people on their site and they said the pads are the same either standard brake or CCB ! So not sure why its different here

That's odd, I have the DFC 3000 ceramic pads and installed the day I got car. Installed perfectly and on car since December.

Sparky_12 · 04-10-2022, 10:46 AM

Just ordered the 3000 series from Buy Brakes. Getting ceramic on my wheels so will have the guy change them out when he does that.

FISH22 · 04-10-2022, 07:58 PM

Great info in this thread, everyone!

Looking into CT pads.. a little pricey for their street pad (equivalent to OE), I'm assuming they offer fronts and rears.

Hutchinson04 · 04-11-2022, 03:02 PM

Just ordered the Carbotech brake pads. A representative from Carbotech called to verify order and take payment. She mentioned that the Carbotech are direct fit on the M4 competition since they laser scanned the BMW G8x OEM brake pads to create a duplicate. This way they can ensure that the Carbotech fit the same as OEM pads. Pads should be shipped out in a few days.

m20e3087 · 04-11-2022, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Hutchinson04

Just ordered the Carbotech brake pads. A representative from Carbotech called to verify order and take payment. She mentioned that the Carbotech are direct fit on the M4 competition since they laser scanned the BMW G8x OEM brake pads to create a duplicate. This way they can ensure that the Carbotech fit the same as OEM pads. Pads should be shipped out in a few days.

Which model did you get?

Hutchinson04 · 04-11-2022, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Hutchinson04

Just ordered the Carbotech brake pads. A representative from Carbotech called to verify order and take payment. She mentioned that the Carbotech are direct fit on the M4 competition since they laser scanned the BMW G8x OEM brake pads to create a duplicate. This way they can ensure that the Carbotech fit the same as OEM pads. Pads should be shipped out in a few days.

Which model did you get?

1521 front and rear

sleepy75 · 04-11-2022, 07:39 PM

Are you guys changing the pads yourselves? Anyone know if a DYI has been posted? I couldn't find one.

m20e3087 · 04-11-2022, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Hutchinson04

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Originally Posted by m20e3087

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Originally Posted by Hutchinson04

Just ordered the Carbotech brake pads. A representative from Carbotech called to verify order and take payment. She mentioned that the Carbotech are direct fit on the M4 competition since they laser scanned the BMW G8x OEM brake pads to create a duplicate. This way they can ensure that the Carbotech fit the same as OEM pads. Pads should be shipped out in a few days.

Which model did you get?

1521 front and rear

Please let us know how's the stopping performance vs OE, and noise and dust.

m20e3087 · 04-12-2022, 12:12 PM

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Are you guys changing the pads yourselves? Anyone know if a DYI has been posted? I couldn't find one.

Fronts should be easy, but with the rear EPB, it maybe bit time consuming. Found this video on 340i, should be similar to G8x.

MMnut · 04-15-2022, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by travisgsf

So I ordered DFC 5000 pads from parts geek. That's all that was in stock. I went to have them installed today and they were the wrong size. I ordered a new set of DFC 3000 from buy brakes today. We will see if these work.

I installed DFC 500 pads yesterday and they perfectly fit !

In fact it was just to confirm what the DFC support said to me. The pads are the same for any type of brake system.

JDUNITNOW · 04-15-2022, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MMnut

I installed DFC 500 pads yesterday and they perfectly fit !

In fact it was just to confirm what the DFC support said to me. The pads are the same for any type of brake system.

Let me know what type of dust they leave on wheels after a week. This is mine on DFC 3000 pads.

MMnut · 04-16-2022, 02:01 AM

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Let me know what type of dust they leave on wheels after a week. This is mine on DFC 3000 pads.

Time is not a good measurement me think. I could drive a week, yet less than somebody driving in a day or 2. May need to have distance as the main factor.

Our local street are also really dirty with lots of trucks.

Those with bronze / satin gold finished wheels are best to hide it. Our black ones are the worst.

FISH22 · 04-16-2022, 12:15 PM

My DFC 3000 ceramic pads should be here next week.

Do the brake sensors easily clip on to the DFC pads?

MMnut · 04-16-2022, 05:44 PM

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My DFC 3000 ceramic pads should be here next week.

Do the brake sensors easily clip on to the DFC pads?

Yep, just a simple clip on. But it took me over 1h each wheel, as I did the brake / wheel ceramic coating and clean up while removing them. So you wanna prepare yourself plenty of time while doing it. Also treat some Bendix ceramic grease on some metal contact points.

Initial impression : Brake is quiet as a mouse, the haunting squeaky sound is no more. A bit less bite than stock pads, but that is expected.

JDUNITNOW · 04-16-2022, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by FISH22

My DFC 3000 ceramic pads should be here next week.

Do the brake sensors easily clip on to the DFC pads?

Yes, I used the same ones on car but I changed mine the day I got the car

JDUNITNOW · 04-16-2022, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MMnut

Yep, just a simple clip on. But it took me over 1h each wheel, as I did the brake / wheel ceramic coating and clean up while removing them. So you wanna prepare yourself plenty of time while doing it. Also treat some Bendix ceramic grease on some metal contact points.

Initial impression : Brake is quiet as a mouse, the haunting squeaky sound is no more. A bit less bite than stock pads, but that is expected.

I prefer the brake feel more now but I'm not tracking my car and know how to modulate.

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