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Need to replace brakes soon. What should I buy?
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07-16-2013, 03:01 PM | #1 |
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Need to replace brakes soon. What should I buy?
According to my onboard computer on my dash, it says that I'm due for new brakes in 8000 miles. BMW recommended new Rotors and pads. Instead of having them replace my brakes, I was planning on replacing them myself.
Question 1 - Would I need to replace the rotors as well as the pads? Or can I bring in my rotors and get them turned? Question 2 - What type of rotors and pads would you recommend (I dont plan on racing, I would prefer pads that has less brake dust. BMW pads dusts like CRAZY) Question 3 - Best place to buy my brake components? |
07-16-2013, 03:07 PM | #2 | |
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2. Ceramic brake pads will produce less brake dust. The stopping power won't be as good as the OEM brake pads though... 3. Some vendors here... |
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07-16-2013, 03:08 PM | #4 | |
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Here are the Fronts: http://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462 Here are the Rears: http://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462 * They have an option to retrofit the Z4 3.5iS rotors for the front which you might like! I would imagine if the stock rotors still have life in them (within spec) you could save a few bucks and re-use them, however, its only a few seconds of labor to get new rotors which will be nice and thick so they won't warp over time. |
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07-16-2013, 03:18 PM | #5 |
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is it necessary to change brake rotors everytime u change the brake pads? my Rear brake pads need to be changed soon in the next 6k miles, car has done only 14k miles till date.
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07-16-2013, 08:15 PM | #7 |
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Does anyone know which year they started making the pads dust less? Or does it not matter,that is if I just buy new pads for my 2008, it will be the newer lesser dusting variety?
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07-16-2013, 10:16 PM | #8 |
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Question 1 - Would I need to replace the rotors as well as the pads? Or can I bring in my rotors and get them turned?
I recommend pads, rotors, and sensors. Of course you can just replace the pads and maybe the sensor, but might as well knock it out while you down there. Question 2 - What type of rotors and pads would you recommend (I dont plan on racing, I would prefer pads that has less brake dust. BMW pads dusts like CRAZY)? I have StopTech and love it. I have more stopping power and less brake dust then OEM. Also a fan of Hawk. I'm not bias, so go with your favorite manufacture ceramic pads and rotors. Not necessary, but look into ss lines and fluid too. You should be able to get a complete kit for around $900. Question 3 - Best place to buy my brake components? TurnerMotorSport, Mod Bargains, ECS, or any other vendors.
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07-17-2013, 07:25 AM | #9 | |
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In the rear I wouldn't change them the first time. My rear pads was changed at 35K miles and at 76K miles my rotors are still fine. In the front they seem to last much longer and yes I had to change them. |
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07-17-2013, 08:07 AM | #10 |
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You can probably keep the same rotors, id stick with OEM pads but ive used cool carbon pads with same results. Dont forget to replace the brake sensor
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