[supernova1]

Originally Posted by Amber

Just installed new break pads and rotors on the front wheels....stops on a dime.

Which rotor/pads brand did you use? Part numbers will be a big help.

I would say that BMW X3 brake pedal feel is sub par. It is very non-linear, feels as if pads are glazed, and on top of that when I brake gently there is a noticeable moment when alternator engages to convert some momentum into battery energy, causing car to slow down on its own.

My old Toyota RAV4 has a much more linear braking feel, I started really appreciating this after driving X3.

[Mywifes335]

Deja Vu thread:

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=736633

[pokerface]

I'm really curious to know if the brakes from the 335i could be retrofitted. Bigger rotors and all.

[supernova1]

I have just got my car back from a BMW dealership - it has front rotors/pads replaced under warranty due to original rotor warping. I should say that right away, without any special break-in procedure, brake pedal feels much more "linear" - there is noticeable initial bite after very slight touch to the pedal, and braking force gets stronger in a linear fashion. Overall, I am very satisfied with the brake pedal feel at the moment.

It seems to me that original brake pads (they were half worn) did not give the same feel - there was no initial bite, as if they were glazed. Maybe BMW changed their brake pad composition lately?