front brake suggestions

lemonpark · 12-18-2014, 06:54 AM

hey guys, car needs a front brake service soon and wanted to know what you guys recommend, as in which pads and which discs. I want to go with drilled rotors, maybe drilled and slotted

. I may go with a drilled rotor and just OEM pads unless you guys recommend something after market that performs better

thanks

Socket · 12-18-2014, 07:09 AM

lemonpark · 12-18-2014, 07:31 AM

^ nearly happened when testing my car after fixing everything. HAHAHA

nash_86 · 12-18-2014, 10:49 AM

I decided to go GENUINE BMW pads plus rotors for all four wheels. Cost just over $1,000 all up installed.

JJH · 12-18-2014, 04:35 PM

If you are after something non-standard, try these ECS 2-pce drilled/slotted discs. There are available locally through BMR at http://www.bmraw.com/bmw-335i-2-piece-brake-rotors/. I have them any the perform very well and look pretty cool behind open spoke wheels

. I matched that with a set of Stoptech drilled discs for the rear.

Pads are a whole minefield and largely depends on what you are seeking from them. I went with Akebono ceramics and they are great. They have a different characteristic to stock pads as they have a more linear brake feel and don't have the initial bite of stock pads. However, braking performance is not lacking. You will very quickly get used to them. The huge advantage is they are virtually dustless and that saves you a lot in wheel cleaning.

ATTN · 12-18-2014, 08:59 PM

^^ that

Or

BBK Nashins also available at BMR

lemonpark · 12-19-2014, 01:34 AM

thanks for the replies guys, had a look around and I think that the Akebono Ceramic ones are what I'll go with, really cbf dealing with brake dust.

I'll have a look at the BMR site for the ECS discs and compare prices with what my friend can get me. I've heard that drilled don't make much/any more noise than the stock ones but apparently the slotted discs are quite noisy/squeaky. Anyone got any experience with this?

thanks

lemonpark · 12-19-2014, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATTN

^^ that

Or

BBK Nashins also available at BMR

I'm poor, can't afford BBK

Testercles · 12-19-2014, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lemonpark

I'm poor, can't afford BBK

+1

JJH · 12-20-2014, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lemonpark

I've heard that drilled don't make much/any more noise than the stock ones but apparently the slotted discs are quite noisy/squeaky. Anyone got any experience with this?

Well, the ECS ones in combo with the Akebono pads do not make any noise at all and no diff to stock setup. I am totally satisfied by both fwiw.

PerthBMW · 12-20-2014, 07:17 PM

Hey

I went and got the BMW Performance front brakes fitted some time ago and never looked back. I have driven other BMW's with standard brakes and it is noticeably different.

They aren't cheap but I'm glad I didn't eat for a month so I could get them.

Socket · 12-20-2014, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lemonpark

I'm poor, can't afford BBK

+1

Ur poor like me cause you have the mod bug Lemon

lemonpark · 12-21-2014, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PerthBMW

Hey

I went and got the BMW Performance front brakes fitted some time ago and never looked back. I have driven other BMW's with standard brakes and it is noticeably difference.

They aren't cheap but I'm glad I didn't eat for a month so I could get hem.

living alone all my money goes to food

lemonpark · 12-21-2014, 01:21 AM

just ordered Akebono EUR918 Ceramic pads. Now just need to choose a disc

don't really feel like (read: can't afford) to go with the ECS 2 piece rotors, I'm sure they are nice and look damn good but yeah

Are the normal crossed drilled and slotted brakes that BMR sells any good? what brand are they? I've heard R1Concepts are pretty decent on the american forum but can't find them locally.

CYL · 12-21-2014, 10:40 PM

any recommendation on drilled and slotted rotor for 325 E92 please?
Those ones on BMR?

Zen · 12-21-2014, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lemonpark

just ordered Akebono EUR918 Ceramic pads. Now just need to choose a disc

don't really feel like (read: can't afford) to go with the ECS 2 piece rotors, I'm sure they are nice and look damn good but yeah

Are the normal crossed drilled and slotted brakes that BMR sells any good? what brand are they? I've heard R1Concepts are pretty decent on the american forum but can't find them locally.

Last time I asked Stu, the normal ones are from ECS as well.

I'm using R1 concepts at the moment, can't fault them. Think I will go 2 piece or BBK the next time I change my rotors.

Zen · 12-21-2014, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CYL

any recommendation on drilled and slotted rotor for 325 E92 please?
Those ones on BMR?

For bling, go BMW Performance

Otherwise ECS / R1 Concept / Stoptech. Pretty much all the same imo.

BMJ · 12-22-2014, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lemonpark

hey guys, car needs a front brake service soon and wanted to know what you guys recommend, as in which pads and which discs. I want to go with drilled rotors, maybe drilled and slotted

. I may go with a drilled rotor and just OEM pads unless you guys recommend something after market that performs better

thanks

go BMW performance... i think they look great.

lemonpark · 01-08-2015, 10:45 AM

just an update, rotors arrived today and I just need to pick up the pads from the post office

installing this coming week, maybe this weekend if I can squeeze in some time, I'll update with photos if anyone wants to see how the stock size brakes look with slotted and drilled rotors.
I want to do the rears but the previous owner did them just before I bought the car about 7k kms ago so I think I still have some time before I have to replace them.

Socket · 01-09-2015, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lemonpark

just an update, rotors arrived today and I just need to pick up the pads from the post office

installing this coming week, maybe this weekend if I can squeeze in some time, I'll update with photos if anyone wants to see how the stock size brakes look with slotted and drilled rotors.
I want to do the rears but the previous owner did them just before I bought the car about 7k kms ago so I think I still have some time before I have to replace them.

Sweeeet... GL with install.. pics please when done

fo55il · 01-09-2015, 07:25 AM

Lol. Get the pads that suit your driving.

No point getting mad gangsta ones when you are just going to be pulling donuts in car parks. Lol

lemonpark · 01-09-2015, 07:42 AM

if I had the money if get BBK Just for the hard parking status hahaha and ppl be mirin

12-18-2014, 06:54 AM	#1
lemonpark Captain 58 Rep 610 Posts Drives: '08 335i E92 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	front brake suggestions hey guys, car needs a front brake service soon and wanted to know what you guys recommend, as in which pads and which discs. I want to go with drilled rotors, maybe drilled and slotted . I may go with a drilled rotor and just OEM pads unless you guys recommend something after market that performs better thanks __________________ JB4 G5 ISO \| BMS Backend Flash \| Alpina B3 TCU Flash \| AR Design Catless DP \| BMS DCI \| ER CP \| Turbosmart Race Port BOV \| Muffler Delete \| H&R Sport Springs \| BMS Cowl \| BMW Performance Alcantara Wheel \| M3 DCT Paddles \| Muse Concept and Design Interior \| 19" GTC-CX \| M3 Lip Spoiler \| Zieg CF Rear Diffuser \| Flow Designs Front Lip \| Black Grill \| RGB LED Angel Eyes \| 8000K HID \|
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12-18-2014, 10:49 AM	#4
nash_86 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M4 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I decided to go GENUINE BMW pads plus rotors for all four wheels. Cost just over $1,000 all up installed.
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JJH Major 544 Rep 1,107 Posts Drives: IB E92 M3 DCT; SG E90 325i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canberra, Australia iTrader: (1)	If you are after something non-standard, try these ECS 2-pce drilled/slotted discs. There are available locally through BMR at http://www.bmraw.com/bmw-335i-2-piece-brake-rotors/. I have them any the perform very well and look pretty cool behind open spoke wheels . I matched that with a set of Stoptech drilled discs for the rear. Pads are a whole minefield and largely depends on what you are seeking from them. I went with Akebono ceramics and they are great. They have a different characteristic to stock pads as they have a more linear brake feel and don't have the initial bite of stock pads. However, braking performance is not lacking. You will very quickly get used to them. The huge advantage is they are virtually dustless and that saves you a lot in wheel cleaning. __________________
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12-19-2014, 01:34 AM	#7
lemonpark Captain 58 Rep 610 Posts Drives: '08 335i E92 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	thanks for the replies guys, had a look around and I think that the Akebono Ceramic ones are what I'll go with, really cbf dealing with brake dust. I'll have a look at the BMR site for the ECS discs and compare prices with what my friend can get me. I've heard that drilled don't make much/any more noise than the stock ones but apparently the slotted discs are quite noisy/squeaky. Anyone got any experience with this? thanks __________________ JB4 G5 ISO \| BMS Backend Flash \| Alpina B3 TCU Flash \| AR Design Catless DP \| BMS DCI \| ER CP \| Turbosmart Race Port BOV \| Muffler Delete \| H&R Sport Springs \| BMS Cowl \| BMW Performance Alcantara Wheel \| M3 DCT Paddles \| Muse Concept and Design Interior \| 19" GTC-CX \| M3 Lip Spoiler \| Zieg CF Rear Diffuser \| Flow Designs Front Lip \| Black Grill \| RGB LED Angel Eyes \| 8000K HID \|
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lemonpark Captain 58 Rep 610 Posts Drives: '08 335i E92 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	just ordered Akebono EUR918 Ceramic pads. Now just need to choose a disc don't really feel like (read: can't afford) to go with the ECS 2 piece rotors, I'm sure they are nice and look damn good but yeah Are the normal crossed drilled and slotted brakes that BMR sells any good? what brand are they? I've heard R1Concepts are pretty decent on the american forum but can't find them locally. __________________ JB4 G5 ISO \| BMS Backend Flash \| Alpina B3 TCU Flash \| AR Design Catless DP \| BMS DCI \| ER CP \| Turbosmart Race Port BOV \| Muffler Delete \| H&R Sport Springs \| BMS Cowl \| BMW Performance Alcantara Wheel \| M3 DCT Paddles \| Muse Concept and Design Interior \| 19" GTC-CX \| M3 Lip Spoiler \| Zieg CF Rear Diffuser \| Flow Designs Front Lip \| Black Grill \| RGB LED Angel Eyes \| 8000K HID \| Last edited by lemonpark; 12-21-2014 at 09:08 AM..
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01-08-2015, 10:45 AM	#19
lemonpark Captain 58 Rep 610 Posts Drives: '08 335i E92 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	just an update, rotors arrived today and I just need to pick up the pads from the post office installing this coming week, maybe this weekend if I can squeeze in some time, I'll update with photos if anyone wants to see how the stock size brakes look with slotted and drilled rotors. I want to do the rears but the previous owner did them just before I bought the car about 7k kms ago so I think I still have some time before I have to replace them. __________________ JB4 G5 ISO \| BMS Backend Flash \| Alpina B3 TCU Flash \| AR Design Catless DP \| BMS DCI \| ER CP \| Turbosmart Race Port BOV \| Muffler Delete \| H&R Sport Springs \| BMS Cowl \| BMW Performance Alcantara Wheel \| M3 DCT Paddles \| Muse Concept and Design Interior \| 19" GTC-CX \| M3 Lip Spoiler \| Zieg CF Rear Diffuser \| Flow Designs Front Lip \| Black Grill \| RGB LED Angel Eyes \| 8000K HID \|
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