New Brake Pads and Rotors Suggestions ?

e90Hero · 04-06-2016, 09:50 PM

Hey guys, I'm currently looking to get new brake pads and rotors for the front and rear of my 2008 bmw 328i, i don't wanna spend a lot since i don't use the car for racing, tracking, performance, etc. But at the same time don't want shitty brakes. I live in Canada so most of the websites you guys use won't be any help to me since most do not ship to Canada and if they do they take an arm and a leg for shipping costs. I found these two brake kits on amazon and am wondering if anyone has ever used them? I also need new brake sensors too.

https://www.amazon.ca/Anti-Rust-Slot...=bmw+e90+brake

https://www.amazon.ca/Silver-Slotted...bmw+e90+brakes

AK. · 04-07-2016, 03:17 AM

I don't think you will feel a big difference on rotors. You should get some good brake pads. I believe some brake pads will come with brake sensors. Just check around. As for rotors, I would just go with the Stoptech ones.

Ravenseal · 04-07-2016, 02:21 PM

Plain stoptech rotors and street performance pads. Pretty confident you can find them in Canada, or any shop will send them to you.

drmdvl · 04-08-2016, 12:40 AM

Just did ECS geomet slotted and drilled fronts (looks cool, prob not functionally better), Zimmerman coated blanks in the rear and Hawk 5.0 pads all around. Love them!
Initial bite is less than stock, but overall stopping power is much better. Around town speeds feel the same. High speed stop from say >100 to 40 is brilliant. Panic stops rarely activate ABS.

After a week, similar to no brake dust. Noise is non-existent, but I put on a liberal amount of CRC brake quiet.

mweisdorfer · 04-10-2016, 02:29 PM

Cross drilled and slotted for a 328????

Look into Brembo Rotors and Akebono pads. Amazon sells both.

Rear Rotors -

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CFN...mbo+09.9793.11

Front Rotors -

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is...mbo+09.B337.21

Front Pads -

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003E2...J4L&ref=plSrch

Rear Pads -

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000VK...ywords=eur1267

Quality Rotors, outstanding pads & NO DUST!!

Your gonna need sensors and maybe new brake caliper clips, if they are rusted.

Look for BOWA brand sensors. BOWA is an OEM supplier.

I know you can get Brembo on eBay as well as Akebono pads too.

E90convert · 04-10-2016, 04:13 PM

Centric High Carbon rotors
Centric Posi-Quiet ceramic pads.
Solid stopping power, no dust, good price on Rock Auto.

Your braking performance on a panic stop is limited by your tire choice. Since you won't be doing consecutive high speed heavy stops, you don't need a aggressive pad.

pmichael921 · 04-13-2016, 05:53 PM

Hey guys, what do you think is best rotors for decent price for 2011 335i

I was gonna do Akebono pads, I hear great things.

Cant decide whether to do OEM or Zimmerman rotors ? Or any other reccamendations ?

Thanks guys! (new to forum as well, first BMW = Love)

Pete

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 04-13-2016, 06:10 PM

We can ship to Canada and I only charge my customers exact shipping costs unlike most sites that use flat rate shipping which is usually severely inflated.

Stop tech rotors are a biggest seller and Hawk 5.0 Pads.

04-06-2016, 09:50 PM	#1
e90Hero Private 15 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328i & BMW 645ci Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	New Brake Pads and Rotors Suggestions ? Hey guys, I'm currently looking to get new brake pads and rotors for the front and rear of my 2008 bmw 328i, i don't wanna spend a lot since i don't use the car for racing, tracking, performance, etc. But at the same time don't want shitty brakes. I live in Canada so most of the websites you guys use won't be any help to me since most do not ship to Canada and if they do they take an arm and a leg for shipping costs. I found these two brake kits on amazon and am wondering if anyone has ever used them? I also need new brake sensors too. https://www.amazon.ca/Anti-Rust-Slot...=bmw+e90+brake https://www.amazon.ca/Silver-Slotted...bmw+e90+brakes
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AK. Lieutenant 137 Rep 589 Posts Drives: E90 M3/E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: California iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 E90 335i [10.00]	I don't think you will feel a big difference on rotors. You should get some good brake pads. I believe some brake pads will come with brake sensors. Just check around. As for rotors, I would just go with the Stoptech ones.
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Ravenseal Lieutenant Colonel 2745 Rep 1,749 Posts Drives: 2023 M2 6MT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Plain stoptech rotors and street performance pads. Pretty confident you can find them in Canada, or any shop will send them to you. __________________ 2023 G87 M2 - Toronto Red \| 6MT \| M HAS \| CF Roof \| BMW 826M Forged Wheels \| Mishimoto Skid Plate \| Active Autowerks Single Midpipe Retired: 2022 M240i xDrive \| 2021 Audi RS5 \| 2019 Camaro 2SS 1LE 6MT \| 2016 428i GC \| 2011 BMW 335is
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drmdvl Second Lieutenant 57 Rep 271 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 50i, 2015 Macan Turbo Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Northern CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW X5 M50i [0.00] 2017 BMW i3 REX [0.00] 2015 Porsche Macan ... [0.00]	Just did ECS geomet slotted and drilled fronts (looks cool, prob not functionally better), Zimmerman coated blanks in the rear and Hawk 5.0 pads all around. Love them! Initial bite is less than stock, but overall stopping power is much better. Around town speeds feel the same. High speed stop from say >100 to 40 is brilliant. Panic stops rarely activate ABS. After a week, similar to no brake dust. Noise is non-existent, but I put on a liberal amount of CRC brake quiet. __________________ 2013 E92 335xi 6MT MSport JB4, PS2, Pure Inlet, N20 TMAP, ETS FMIC, Drop in filter, 4" AR DP, Fuel-it Stage 2, ER CP, GFB DV+, E50 Last edited by drmdvl; 04-10-2016 at 12:32 AM..
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mweisdorfer Major General 1903 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 2007 Black/Black 335i e90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Holly, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E90 335i [0.00] 2008 bmw x5 [0.00]	Cross drilled and slotted for a 328???? Look into Brembo Rotors and Akebono pads. Amazon sells both. Rear Rotors - http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CFN...mbo+09.9793.11 Front Rotors - http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is...mbo+09.B337.21 Front Pads - http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003E2...J4L&ref=plSrch Rear Pads - http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000VK...ywords=eur1267 Quality Rotors, outstanding pads & NO DUST!! Your gonna need sensors and maybe new brake caliper clips, if they are rusted. Look for BOWA brand sensors. BOWA is an OEM supplier. I know you can get Brembo on eBay as well as Akebono pads too.
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E90convert Lieutenant 162 Rep 422 Posts Drives: F87 M2 DCT, F15 X5 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area iTrader: (0)	Centric High Carbon rotors Centric Posi-Quiet ceramic pads. Solid stopping power, no dust, good price on Rock Auto. Your braking performance on a panic stop is limited by your tire choice. Since you won't be doing consecutive high speed heavy stops, you don't need a aggressive pad.
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pmichael921 New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2011 335i 6MT/M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Keyport, NJ iTrader: (0)	Rotors ? Hey guys, what do you think is best rotors for decent price for 2011 335i I was gonna do Akebono pads, I hear great things. Cant decide whether to do OEM or Zimmerman rotors ? Or any other reccamendations ? Thanks guys! (new to forum as well, first BMW = Love) Pete
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	We can ship to Canada and I only charge my customers exact shipping costs unlike most sites that use flat rate shipping which is usually severely inflated. Stop tech rotors are a biggest seller and Hawk 5.0 Pads.
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