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      04-26-2017, 08:53 AM   #89
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Originally Posted by Ranger 6 View Post
Hawk are difficult to find in the UK - just ordered some DS2500 for mine. Will see how they fare once fitted.
These should be good. Anything with a little more bite than OEM, on a 4000lbs/1810Kgs SUV with stock 3 series calipers. Ive owned about half a dozen BMW vehicles prior to the F25 X3, and was disappointed by the clamping power of the caliper and stock pads.

You probably heard about the golden rule of brake pads, you can only choose 2 out of the three characteristics: noise, dust, bite.

The Hawk 5.0's are a great compromise pad, with a tiny amount more dust than OEM, but they are silent, and offer a greater bite. I really like them so far, and my 2-ton F25 X3 now stops like a proper BMW vehicle...
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