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03-07-2013, 12:18 PM | #1 |
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Need help choosing new pads, rotors, etc.
Hey everyone, my 335i is approaching the 60k mark and just tripped the brake pad sensor, so I'm planning to take care of everything at once. My two biggest concerns are the pads and rotors. I'm looking to save money where possible and want braking performance to be at least equal to OEM. I happen to like the look of dimpled rotors even if they're not practical for street usage. For pads, I'm leaning toward Akebono.
Also, while I'm at it, I need new sensors, brake fluid, and caliper paint. Any recommendations in this department? Thanks!
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03-07-2013, 09:42 PM | #3 |
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Bosch makes a great set of pads and rotors and they are OEM quality. Plus you can get them in ceramic, which of course will keep your rims cleaner and they will last longer then the conventional semi metallic pads put on the car by BMW.
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http://www.bavauto.com/assets/prodin...hbrakepad.html
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03-08-2013, 08:14 AM | #6 |
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Thanks!
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03-08-2013, 09:09 AM | #7 |
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Zimmerman and Centric make quality replacement rotors at a good cost.
Pads effect braking more than rotors anyway. I am going with the stoptech street performance pads... they seem to have nothing but positive results...I have read reviews of Hawk HPS and cool carbon pads and people didn't like the feel and switched to stoptech's with better feel. It is really subjective to the "best" brakes, but any of the above would be good for street driving and a every-now and then track day.
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03-08-2013, 01:12 PM | #8 |
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We sell both Stoptech and Cool Carbon
We have a number of customers that have switched to Cool Carbon and are very pleased. Great pedal feel and easy to modulate. Friction cold is just above BMW OE and increases with heat in a very linear fashion. Also very rotor friendly and excellent life Always our first and best recommendation! |
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From what I'm reading, drilled and/or slotted rotors might actually do more harm than good for street use, so I'm looking more at blanks now. How does this setup look in terms of price, performance, reliability?
Akebono Euro front and rear pads, Zimmerman blanks, and some brake pad lubricant for $467 shipped. http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-...nn-brakekit335 EDIT: Now I'm reading that Akebono Euro pads suck and that they'll destroy Zimmerman rotors... thoughts? http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1607791 EDIT 2: The more I read, the more I hear that any low-dust pad will lack the initial bite that OEM pads have. I want initial bite to be as good as or better than OEM, even if that means dust. Suggestions?
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03-08-2013, 03:42 PM | #10 |
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Slotted looks so cool, though. lol
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03-11-2013, 06:28 PM | #12 |
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I got mine from FCPEuro too. Got a great deal on 2 rear Mayles rotors, akebono pads and a sensor. So far after 2 weeks good quality on rotors. I noticed that Akebono pads throw less brake dust than OEM. Highly recommended.
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03-13-2013, 04:03 PM | #13 |
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My concern with Akebonos is losing that sharp initial bite that the OEM pads have. I'm so used to that being there that I don't think I'd like going without it.
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03-13-2013, 04:23 PM | #14 |
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From everything I've read about street pads, nothing will have the initial bite of oem. Stoptech sp and hawk hps will be close and have more torque as they heat up.
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If you really care about initial bite, you won't like them. I notice (the lack of it) however it's not a big problem for me. Brake dust is much much less and you can probably find the pads for about half of what oe costs. Too bad we can't have both strong bite and low dust. |
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Stoptech streets look like they might be the best of both worlds in terms of high bite and slightly reduced dust over OEM.
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