When it comes to brakes on your BMW, you want the best of the best to maximize your vehicle control, safety, drivability and investment. The idea is to have brakes that will be as good as stock or even better. Going for inexpensive brake pads can hurt in the long run because there will be faster wear and tear, potentially unsafe situations, unwanted noises and accumulation of dust.
The following brake pads offer great brake power, no noise, can handle bad weather situations, prevent dust accumulation and feel great.
Original or OEM Brands
You can purchase genuine BMW brake pads at a BMW parts store. Usually a BMW service center (LINK) like The Haus will be able to get you original or OEM brand brake pads if you desire. Original or OEM brand BMW brake pads offer little to no noise, have a long life, can handle all weather types, brake well and are expensive.
Centric Posi-Quiet
Centric Posi-Quiet brake pads are a more inexpensive option with a low dust accumulation rate, can handle all weather types and little to no noise. They are considered the ideal brake pad for a BMW if you are looking for an affordable and quality brake pad option.
Hawk HPS 5.0
HPS stands for high performance street. These brake pads are considered a premium alternative with amazing braking power for performance aficionados. These are still pretty inexpensive compared to original or oem brands.
StopTech Street
Another inexpensive brake pad option, yet high on performance level, the StopTech Street brake offers a long life and can handle any weather conditions. A bonus is that these can technically be used for autocross or a light track, meaning they are worth every penny if you love adding performance features to your BMW.
Pagid Sport
The Pagid Sport brakes are the most expensive option for a reason. They are standard brake pads for vehicles such as Porsche, Ferrari and Bugatti. The only thing about these is that they require heating and hard braking for them to run at their full potential.