Time for some new Brake pads and rotors, which brake pads are best for my vehicle?

LENNY HINDS

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2006 BMW 330
1.2L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
154,000 MILES

Hello to you all. I have the vehicle listed above 330i and I know it’s Time for some new pads and rotors. I am just trying to figure out what correct size I need to order for front and back brake pads and rotors. Which brake pads are best for my vehicle? Thank you for your time.

Saturday, January 18th, 2025 AT 6:58 AM

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KEN L

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There are two different brake systems.

Front Rotors: 300mm x 24mm
Rear Rotors: 294mm x 19mm

Front Rotors: 325mm x 25mm
Rear Rotors: 320mm x 22mm

Textar, ATE, and Jurid are commonly used also Akebono Euro Ultra-Premium

You will need to measure the brake discs to see which system you have if you don't know already. Here is how the brake job is done in the images below. Here is a video showing how to reset the brake calipers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWmeHjodmx8

The front and rear brake job is super similar so if you can do one you can do the other.

Please only do one tire at a time so the brake caliper does not get blown out on the opposite side. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.

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