brake/rotor question for 98 540i/6

[luvdriven540i]

Can someone please recommend rear brake pads and rotors for a 98 540i/6, they don't have to be high performance, just good quality and price.......Thank you in advance for your replies........... :)

[Gary@Tirerack]

Can someone please recommend rear brake pads and rotors for a 98 540i/6, they don't have to be high performance, just good quality and price.......Thank you in advance for your replies........... :)


Good solid brembo replacement rotors aren't too pricey, and we've had good experience so far with Hawks new ceramic line for lower dust and noise.

Brakes http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AB2&url=/brakes/index.jsp

[luvdriven540i]

Thanks Gary, would anyone else like to share their experience with brake pads and rotors.............Thank you! :)

[The HACK]

Good solid brembo replacement rotors aren't too pricey, and we've had good experience so far with Hawks new ceramic line for lower dust and noise.

Brakes http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AB2&url=/brakes/index.jsp
I'll second that on the Hawk ceramic line. Although they don't really hold up to a couple of day's worth of abuse on the track. They're actually not THAT low dusting, they appear low dust because the dust is a very light grey color. On my RGRs, within 2 days they start appearing dull due to the highly polished nature of the rims, however on OEM rim finishes they'll appear clean for months on end.

Gary, do you know if HAWK make a fitment for SSBC Force-10 calipers, like those from UUC motorwerks?

[Gary@Tirerack]

I'll second that on the Hawk ceramic line. Although they don't really hold up to a couple of day's worth of abuse on the track. They're actually not THAT low dusting, they appear low dust because the dust is a very light grey color. On my RGRs, within 2 days they start appearing dull due to the highly polished nature of the rims, however on OEM rim finishes they'll appear clean for months on end.

Gary, do you know if HAWK make a fitment for SSBC Force-10 calipers, like those from UUC motorwerks?

If you can get me a pad profile FMSI # I can check on it :thumbup: