Pulled the trigger on Zimmerman/Akebono combo

zeeman335 · 04-30-2012, 02:08 PM

After alot of research i was debating between Zimmerman/Akebono or Stoptech blanks rotors/pads or just go straight home with OEMs. I think for the best $ and quality, you will find Zimmerman/akebono is to be like OEM but without the initial bite. We'll see how it goes...

So i finally just ordered from Autopartswarehouse.com. Found good prices plus free shipping. I ordered Zimmerman coated front rotors and akebono EURO-Ultra premium pads.

Got everything for $246 shipped! With a help of a 10% coupon i found online. I hope these are good rotors and pads! Will let you know my review in a few days.

DaanBMW · 04-30-2012, 02:43 PM

LMK how it feels. I have ake's planned for the front too, and I'm now looking into what rotors to get (zimm, balo, brembo, oem, all solids)

05-01-2012, 09:37 AM

Yeah, let us know how that works out. Seems like a solid combo that's definitely easy on the wallet.

Stucks · 05-01-2012, 11:08 AM

I have this combo and its great. My brakes were wearing down and needed replacement, but for the last half of their life, they would squeek, make random noises, and dust the living crap out of my wheels right after washing the car. couldn't stand it.

with the new zimmerman rotors, akebono euroceramic pads, and ate superblue fluid, all those little annoyances are gone. It does take a little longer for the brakes to heat up and bite like stock, but no noise + no dust make driving the car a much better experiance.

04-30-2012, 02:08 PM	#1
zeeman335 Captain 84 Rep 712 Posts Drives: 2001 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (8)	Pulled the trigger on Zimmerman/Akebono combo After alot of research i was debating between Zimmerman/Akebono or Stoptech blanks rotors/pads or just go straight home with OEMs. I think for the best $ and quality, you will find Zimmerman/akebono is to be like OEM but without the initial bite. We'll see how it goes... So i finally just ordered from Autopartswarehouse.com. Found good prices plus free shipping. I ordered Zimmerman coated front rotors and akebono EURO-Ultra premium pads. Got everything for $246 shipped! With a help of a 10% coupon i found online. I hope these are good rotors and pads! Will let you know my review in a few days.
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04-30-2012, 02:43 PM	#2
DaanBMW Captain 84 Rep 777 Posts Drives: 2007 328i coupe Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (1)	LMK how it feels. I have ake's planned for the front too, and I'm now looking into what rotors to get (zimm, balo, brembo, oem, all solids) __________________ 328i Sports Pkg, Michelin PSS on Staggered 18" OZ Ultraleggeras . BMS Powerbox. Cyba scoops + Rev motoring intake hose + charcoal delete. Wavetrac LSD . M3: subframe bushings + sways + control arms (fr & rr). Meyle rear toe arms. M3 diff fr bushings . BMW Perf: v2 springs + v1 dampers. Valeo SMFW+clutch. 034 MotorSport engine mounts . Short Shifter + Turner PU bearing + ZHP M weighted shift knob. CDV delete
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05-01-2012, 09:37 AM	#3
FCobra94 Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	Yeah, let us know how that works out. Seems like a solid combo that's definitely easy on the wallet.
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05-01-2012, 11:08 AM	#4
Stucks Lieutenant Colonel 172 Rep 1,909 Posts Drives: 2017 F30 340i Xdrive Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montgomery County, MD iTrader: (12)	I have this combo and its great. My brakes were wearing down and needed replacement, but for the last half of their life, they would squeek, make random noises, and dust the living crap out of my wheels right after washing the car. couldn't stand it. with the new zimmerman rotors, akebono euroceramic pads, and ate superblue fluid, all those little annoyances are gone. It does take a little longer for the brakes to heat up and bite like stock, but no noise + no dust make driving the car a much better experiance. __________________ Current: 2017 F30 340i xdrive Previous: 2008 e92 335i coupe: RB turbos, mach 116 race fuel, methanol, alot of boost. Previous: 2003 Honda Accord V6 coupe: AEM V2, zex 75 wet shot (sold)
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