Pads: Genuine BMW vs "OEM Brake Pads"

Agentphish · 02-10-2014, 02:32 PM

Just wondering, I'm looking at pads, and for instance on Turner's site, they have this listing. http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-15...2008-2009.aspx

I'm wanting that "Genuine BMW" pad bite, I don't want less bite/stopping power, but will these "OEM" pads by these other brands really give it to me?

There seems to be a considerable cost savings. I know the description reads as though they're the same w/o the "expensive BMW logo" but is this actually true from those that have used them?

Thanks

Volasko · 02-10-2014, 04:35 PM

Textar manufactures brake pads for BMW. BMW takes the same pads, puts their branding and logos on it and sells them as an OEM part with a big markup. If you are looking for OEM brakes you have found them.

cvc 22349a · 02-10-2014, 04:37 PM

^ yep

Agentphish · 02-10-2014, 04:46 PM

Cool. yeah I don't think I need anything more an OEM. I don't track and it's a daily driver. Thanks guys.

Also looking at the Bosch QuietCast which claim to be OEM compound as well. For the price I can't see why I'd spend the extra.

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Agentphish Major 131 Rep 1,052 Posts Drives: '08 328i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (2)	Cool. yeah I don't think I need anything more an OEM. I don't track and it's a daily driver. Thanks guys. Also looking at the Bosch QuietCast which claim to be OEM compound as well. For the price I can't see why I'd spend the extra. __________________ '08 328i \| TiAg \| 6MT \| CDV Mod \| RevMotoring Silicon Intake Tube \| AG M310 \| Cold \| Premium \| HiFi \| V1 Hardwire \| AirPlay - FiiO DAC '15 Golf SE Sport \| Pure White
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