Brake pads POWER STOP or OEM BMW

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4.3

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3.9

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3.9

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3.5

Braking

3.6

Dust

1.8

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OEM BMW

OEM BMW › Brake pads

michael_is_awesome 22 Oct 2025, 04:07

Braking:

Rating 5.0

From brakes have been solid

Pros: solid performance

Vehicle: BMW

POWER STOP › Brake pads

JustAnotherDude1990 14 Oct 2025, 12:37

Braking:

Rating 5.0

For brake pads I really like the power stop z23 pads

Pros: liked performance

Vehicle: Hyundai Genesis Coupe

OEM BMW › Brake pads

dotherightthing36 14 Oct 2025, 00:28

Braking:

Rating 5.0

On a 428 both lower control forward arms including labor I believe $320 to $350

Brake pads brake, w e a r sensor and I believe both speed sensors under $400 no rotors were replaced.

Pros: regular mechanic, no inflated prices

Vehicle: BMW

OEM BMW › Brake pads

ReindeerFit8408 13 Oct 2025, 03:05

Rating 5.0

Parts cost about 500$ for front and rear brakes if do yourself.

Pros: save money, DIY possible

Cons: special tools needed

Vehicle: BMW

POWER STOP › Brake pads

Jjk88 11 Oct 2025, 00:23

Braking:

Rating 4.0

PowerStop pads with Brembo rotors are a solid, budget-friendly combo.

Pros: solid, budget-friendly combo

POWER STOP › Brake pads

Cjpcoolguy 8 Oct 2025, 19:22

Braking:
Noise:
Dust:

Rating 5.0

Z23 are a perfect balance, on my 2nd set on this wrx

Pros: perfect balance, repeat purchase

Vehicle: Subaru

POWER STOP › Brake pads

KawiDude7 5 Oct 2025, 03:37

Noise:
Dust:

Rating 5.0

Powerstop carbon fiber/ceramic. Very little dust and no noise

Pros: very little dust

Cons: no noise

POWER STOP › Brake pads

ImpracticalMachinist 1 Oct 2025, 14:31

Braking:
Noise:

Rating 4.5

I've been running PowerStop Track Day pads since a track day in May. I honestly like running them on the street. The brake squeal at low speeds adds to the shitbox feeling. They feel amazing after proper break in procedure.

Pros: feel amazing, good for street

Cons: brake squeal at low speeds

POWER STOP › Brake pads

Coyoteatemybowtie 23 Sep 2025, 22:36

Braking:
Noise:

Rating 3.0

I used their pads on my mustang and they had good stopping power but they were loud.

Pros: good stopping power

Cons: loud

Vehicle: Ford Mustang

POWER STOP › Brake pads

chucko707 23 Sep 2025, 03:25

Braking:

Rating 2.0

I’ve used powerstop and they’re no better than any cheap/ mid range brakes

Cons: no better than cheap

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