[kjx]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

JFC, how many threads do you need to order a car? Just put everything in it, it's already over $120k, what's another $8k?

I skimmed straight to your post and somehow knew who the OP was reading what you'd written. He'd sent me a bunch of questions about the M Performance parts on my car this morning. Seemed anxious about every detail but not about the cost… yeah, I'd say check every box at this point.

[M4Ghost]

Originally Posted by kjx

I skimmed straight to your post and somehow knew who the OP was reading what you'd written. He'd sent me a bunch of questions about the M Performance parts on my car this morning. Seemed anxious about every detail but not about the cost… yeah, I'd say check every box at this point.

So much for asking for your advice on this,

[DS_BMW]

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

I don't drive mine in the rain, but I will agree with you, on initial bite. They take a little getting used to, especially from a high rate of speed, 170 or so. I found myself screaming at the windshield for the car to stop, as it felt like the peddle was near the ground. I've since learned to get on them, like that, and give them one pump, and they firm up. Seems strange, but I'm ok with it.

Steel breaks do this also when driving on the highway in the rain. Noticed this on my F80's and G80's.

[kjx]

Originally Posted by M4Ghost

So much for asking for your advice on this,

Ok, sorry. I could have phrased that better. You got helpful answers though right? I hope you are happy with your car when you get it, and even though it may have sounded sarcastic, I meant it when I said you should check every box. It's the only way you're not going to think 'what-if' later, given how much thought you're putting into this.

[DriveWithDray]

My current g80 (bought off a lot randomly) doesn’t have CCB

And that is why I’m selling it when my next g80 arrives.

If a car is optionable with CCB, I’ll take it every damn time. Especially when you spend big money on new wheels. Look and feel also is great.

Do it, and don’t look back!

[2022M4COMP]

Originally Posted by Mowe

I say do it. If I was tracking the car I would not have. For daily driving , occasional Mexico runs, and some quarter mile stuff it was a no brainer.

Less brake dust, looks great, should outlast the car if you don't track it. I sell cars around 30/40k so I have no worries.

What's a Mexican run

['Cane]

Originally Posted by 2022M4COMP

What's a Mexican run

It's a joke on the car forums, so people don't incriminate themselves when taking about excessive speed or racing.

[frank70]

In my opinion carbon ceramic brakes are a waste of money. Braking performance is not better then with the standard steel brakes, so the only thing it has going for it is less brake dust and gold calipers. Is that worth $ 8000,- USD ? For me absolutely not.

[BEAR-AvHistory]

Buy low dust pads & spend the money on something else.

[Grumpy514]

I personally wouldn't.

Pros: There is little to no brake dust & they last a long time for street driving (not track). They look AMAZING with how large they are.

Cons: Braking not as good on the street, needs heat to get some good bite going. EXTREMELY expensive to replace if you ever need to, $15-20k installed.


If money is no option & you don't see yourself ever replacing the pads/discs then go for it....it's hard to replicate the look of a CCB kit. A BBK aftermarket won't be that much cheaper for front/rear....so in that sense a CCB kit from BMW is a decent price

[M4Ghost]

I ordered them

[Limegrntaln]

Mine are massive, and of course, that's what she said.

[M4Ghost]

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

Mine are massive, and of course, that's what she said.

I got them to compensate for small pp

[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by M4Ghost

I got them to compensate for small pp

It happens. Not to me, but it happens. :

[snareman]

I'd rather put the $7K elsewhere.

[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by snareman

I'd rather put the $7K elsewhere.

There weren't any more boxes to check, except Carbon Buckets, which I wasn't going to get anyway. Not because of the cost, but because they're too tight for me.

[SKYeXile]

I went with them cause they mostly just look awesome, ill track it sometimes. wanted the seats and the exterior pack anyway so not much extra to get the brakes. sept cant come soon enough.

[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by SKYeXile

I went with them cause they mostly just look awesome, ill track it sometimes. wanted the seats and the exterior pack anyway so not much extra to get the brakes. sept cant come soon enough.

Sept of 2022? What the hell? The 23s will be out by then, and you'll have to order all over, again.

[Greer]

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

It should be automatic if you spec the car with the M Drivers Package which removes the 155 MPH governor and bumps it to 180MPH, You need to be able to stop from 180.

Yes, OP get the CCB's you will not regret it.

[WWM3]

Originally Posted by Grumpy514

I personally wouldn't.

Pros: There is little to no brake dust & they last a long time for street driving (not track). They look AMAZING with how large they are.

Cons: Braking not as good on the street, needs heat to get some good bite going. EXTREMELY expensive to replace if you ever need to, $15-20k installed.


If money is no option & you don't see yourself ever replacing the pads/discs then go for it....it's hard to replicate the look of a CCB kit. A BBK aftermarket won't be that much cheaper for front/rear....so in that sense a CCB kit from BMW is a decent price

You forgot one big pro of CCBs: significantly reduced unsprung weight.

[translux]

Originally Posted by WWM3

You forgot one big pro of CCBs: significantly reduced unsprung weight.

This, and unless you hate $ they're not great for hardcore track use.
As mentioned they need to be hot as do all brakes for optimum performance. Initial bite is better with steel when cold.
I usually drive out of my neighborhood dragging the brakes to get them warmed up a little quicker.
I have them on other cars but not on the M3 as this is what was in stock.
Had I ordered I would have gone carbon ceramic.
I'm looking at aftermarket solutions now.

[translux]

Even under very hard street driving the carbon ceramics pads and rotors will last a very long time.
I drive live a maniac and have seen 30k miles on one car with very little wear and 50k on another heavier vehicle with less than 50% wear.
When it time to replace I'll do what I have done in the past is go with a steel solution from Girodisc.
Again hardcore track days are another story and I wouldn't run carbon ceramics the replacement cost is just to much for me.
In fact know several guys that switch from carbon ceramics to steel Girodisc's just for track days.