335xi FULL BRAKE JOB

TwinTurboXI · 05-21-2011, 12:53 PM

Hey guys,

I want your opinions on what route(s) to go with my brake job. My car is just over 60,000 miles and is calling for front brakes and a brake fluid change. I am going to change the pads,rotors,sensors and fluid on all four wheels. I plan on doing it myself so I need to purchase all of the parts.

I am very happy with the stock performance of my brakes. However, I do not like the inflated OEM prices on rotors, pads, etc. so i would like to go with aftermarket parts.

Please help me out with my selection and parts list.

Here's my list so far...

4 brake pads (I want low dust pads)
4 cross drilled rotors (mostly for looks)
2 brake pad sensors (1 front, 1 rear)
1 bottle of CRC disk brake quiet

What else will I need? Also, please recommend pads/rotors etc...

Thanks!!

Bcube · 05-21-2011, 04:04 PM

How much do you want to spend?

Your list is similar to my list when I did my brakes. I was looking for quality over price, so I spent a bit over $1K in parts. I did have stainless brake lines on my list though.

roundle · 05-22-2011, 09:17 AM

I'd use OEM, ATE rotors w/ Pagid [Blue] pads.

brthorner · 05-22-2011, 09:42 AM

Turner Motorsport has some really good package deals...you can even tweak the package to you liking via the drop down menus. They have various pad and rotor options, and you can even add S/S lines if you want. Plus fluid and sensors, which is everything you would need. Prices start at around $500 but can be more than $800 depending on options selected. For what you want, you're looking at about $600. Here is the link:

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-28...e-package.aspx

ECS Tuning has some decent package deals as well.

TwinTurboXI · 05-23-2011, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bcube

How much do you want to spend?

Your list is similar to my list when I did my brakes. I was looking for quality over price, so I spent a bit over $1K in parts. I did have stainless brake lines on my list though.

Thanks for the reply guys. Turner Motorsports seems to be the most hassle free and cost effective solution.

El Cheapo Loco · 05-30-2011, 12:30 AM

What roundle said. Zimmerman is also decent, but not much cheaper than OEM.

Those drilled/slotted rotors are all made in China stuff, not what I'd trust on my brakes.

05-21-2011, 12:53 PM	#1
TwinTurboXI Lieutenant Colonel 158 Rep 1,523 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . iTrader: (12)	335xi FULL BRAKE JOB Hey guys, I want your opinions on what route(s) to go with my brake job. My car is just over 60,000 miles and is calling for front brakes and a brake fluid change. I am going to change the pads,rotors,sensors and fluid on all four wheels. I plan on doing it myself so I need to purchase all of the parts. I am very happy with the stock performance of my brakes. However, I do not like the inflated OEM prices on rotors, pads, etc. so i would like to go with aftermarket parts. Please help me out with my selection and parts list. Here's my list so far... 4 brake pads (I want low dust pads) 4 cross drilled rotors (mostly for looks) 2 brake pad sensors (1 front, 1 rear) 1 bottle of CRC disk brake quiet What else will I need? Also, please recommend pads/rotors etc... Thanks!!
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05-21-2011, 04:04 PM	#2
Bcube Been there, wrecked that. 18 Rep 547 Posts Drives: '07 E93 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	How much do you want to spend? Your list is similar to my list when I did my brakes. I was looking for quality over price, so I spent a bit over $1K in parts. I did have stainless brake lines on my list though. __________________ -Brian ~199K miles. I -still- don't fear my 335i.
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05-22-2011, 09:17 AM	#3
roundle EXPAT 65 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 18 VW GTI;18 CX9;11 E91 N52 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I'd use OEM, ATE rotors w/ Pagid [Blue] pads. Last edited by roundle; 05-22-2011 at 10:11 AM..
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05-22-2011, 09:42 AM	#4
brthorner Enlisted Member 6 Rep 41 Posts Drives: Arctic White 2008 335i Sedan Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Danville, CA iTrader: (0)	Turner Motorsport has some really good package deals...you can even tweak the package to you liking via the drop down menus. They have various pad and rotor options, and you can even add S/S lines if you want. Plus fluid and sensors, which is everything you would need. Prices start at around $500 but can be more than $800 depending on options selected. For what you want, you're looking at about $600. Here is the link: http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-28...e-package.aspx ECS Tuning has some decent package deals as well.
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05-30-2011, 12:30 AM	#6
El Cheapo Loco douchebaggo 186 Rep 972 Posts Drives: stick Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	What roundle said. Zimmerman is also decent, but not much cheaper than OEM. Those drilled/slotted rotors are all made in China stuff, not what I'd trust on my brakes.
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