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Brake pads OEM BMW or OEM KIA
And the throttle response is super smooth, and great brakes.
Pros: super smooth throttle, great brakes
Vehicle:
BMW
I have a 22 Telly, 103k miles. I’ve replaced rear or front brake pads can’t remember which at 102k, and routine oil changes. THAT’S IT.
Pros: routine oil changes
Vehicle:
Kia
Mileage: 165761 km
I am on my second Kia vehicle, and they both have been amazing. 100k miles on my optima when it was totaled, and only thing ever replaced were the brakes at like 80k miles, besides regular oil changes.
Pros: amazing, easy maintenance
Vehicle:
Kia Optima
Mileage: 128747 km
I have put 10k miles on it since then. The car has given me no issues whatsoever other than changing the brake pads and sensors.
Pros: no issues
Vehicle:
BMW
Mileage: 16093 km
I have a 2016 435i with several mods (Pureturbos Stage 2 hybrid turbocharger, MHD Pure OTS 93 octane tune, XHP stage 3 transmission tune, CTS catless downpipe, BMS cold air intake, BC racing BR coilovers) at 138000 miles that i purchased september 2024. Within the first year of ownership i had to repair/replace brake-pads&rotors, radiator piping, a/c compressor, spark plug and coils, driver-side rear be damper, abs sensor, driver-side headlight day-time running lights and Engine undershield.
Pros: daily driver
Cons: many repairs needed
Vehicle:
BMW
Mileage: 222089 km
And even the normal things they need are a little pricier than on normal cars; you might need ($300) brake pads and ($1,000) brake rotors in 50,000 or 60,000 miles instead of just ($250) brake pads.
Pros: normal things needed
Cons: little pricier than normal
Vehicle:
BMW
Mileage: 50000 km
The Stinger is notorious for this same problem—I know first hand. Sad part is don’t let Kia touch it because the problem is the brake pad. OE pad material adheres to the rotor.
Pros: OE pad material adheres
Cons: brake shudder-vibration
Vehicle:
Kia
The brakes are nb, I got my car custom ordered (0 miles) and needed to change my brakes @22k miles, my quote was 3k, ended up having my buddy for it for me with 3rd party for like 1.1k
Pros: 3rd party cheaper
Cons: brakes not good
Vehicle:
BMW
Mileage: 22000 km
E65 730D, squeaky brakes and suspension, engine mounts shot, interior semi clean apart from the ashtray
Pros: interior semi clean
Cons: squeaky brakes, suspension
Vehicle:
BMW
I wouldn\u2019t get them again. Occasionally noisy at low speed, very unsettling brake feel in heavy rain/water, debris can get trapped between the caliber and wheel creating an ungodly noise. That being said, I have 82k miles on mine and still original pads.
Pros: original pads, 82k miles
Cons: noisy at low speed, unsettling brake feel
Vehicle:
BMW
Mileage: 131200 km
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Which brake pads to choose — OEM BMW or OEM KIA?
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Which brake pads are better — OEM KIA or OEM BMW?
In March 2026 on PartReview, brake pads OEM BMW were overall better than OEM KIA.
- OEM BMW received a PR Score of 67 out of 100, and OEM KIA scored 64 points.
- OEM BMW ranked 23 in the overall ranking, and OEM KIA ranked 41.
- The average rating is higher for OEM KIA (3.5) than for OEM KIA (3.5).
Which brake pads are more popular — OEM BMW or OEM KIA?
In March 2026 on PartReview, brake pads OEM BMW were overall more popular than OEM KIA.
By vote balance, brake pads OEM BMW surpassed OEM KIA:
- For OEM BMW, the ratio of positive (155) to negative (74) votes is 81 vote.
- For OEM KIA, the ratio of positive (34) to negative (19) votes is 15 votes.
By number of reviews, brake pads OEM BMW surpassed OEM KIA:
- For brake pads OEM BMW there are 72 reviews: 43 positive, 13 neutral, 16 negative.
- For brake pads OEM KIA there are 16 reviews: 8 positive, 5 neutral, 3 negative.
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