First BMW is an X3

[Kevinthegerbil]

Hello all. We've recently returned from Canada and as the missus has become accustomed to driving North American vehicles, she wanted an automatic with a higher driving position. I know what side my bread's buttered so I managed to find a 2006 X3 3.0d with 60k on the clock in almost mint condition. Our first BMW and I'm hooked. So much so that, as we'll be needing a second car soon, I'm looking for a 318d or 320d. Just one thing I'd like to ask - how dusty are BMW brake pads???

[Horizon]

Pagid pads are OEM, I've found them ok,  it have recently purchase an X3 myself and whatever pads are fitted are very dusty indeed, and I had to strip and clean out the brakes after I bought her to stop the squeaking.
Are you suffering with dusty wheels?
And by the way. Welcome to the forum

[Kevinthegerbil]

Thanks. Yes, I feel like I'm cleaning the wheels every other day. Still,it gives me an excuse to wash and polish the car, lol! I was thinking of maybe looking at ceramic pads when it's time to change. Any thoughts?

[X5Sport]

Sounds like you have non OEM pads on there.  I have never found Pagid to be dusty on any of mine.