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08-01-2018, 07:54 PM | #1 |
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Anyone have a good front rotor replacement option? I see the Stoptech kits... seems easy. EBC pads ive has experience but not rotors. I want something "dressier" than OEM. I'm probably gonna do Akebono pads.
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I did R1 Concepts crossed drilled rotors and Akebono pads (front and rear) about 2.5 years ago. The Akebono's don't have quite the bite as OEM pads, but they are virtually dustless which is awesome for keeping the wheels clean!
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They were phenomenal at reducing brake dust. However, there was still a significant loss of initial bite and they felt numb compared to the ultra responsive OEM BMW pads. If you cherish the sharp BMW initial bite and sensitive brake feel, stick with BMW pads. Just about any other street pad is going to diminish that to some degree. On another note, my F10 has weaker initial bite than my E60 too. I would hate to see it any weaker than it is. |
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09-17-2018, 08:23 PM | #6 |
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EBC would be my vote, yellow or red stuff. Organic pads. Great bite. Yes they are dusty but it is the type that doesn’t stick hard to the wheels. Also for rotors, stick with oem 2piece or go with the Zimmerman’s.
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Honestly if your not going with a big upgrade (brembo, stoptech) stay OE BMW. Even with "upgraded pads" clients complain about initial bite. I would personally never give up brake feel for less dust. Wash the car once a
Week and you'll be fine lol
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Put Porterfield pads on a previous car. The initial bite wasn't all that great (actually scary until one gets used to it) but a few feet later it felt like the car hit a wall! Almost felt like I was going to get up close and personal with the windshield.
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It seems to me that OE BMW pads are very aggressive, so the idea of buying "dressier" pads might be a short-lived improvement. Ceramic pads, that initially bite less, would be easier on one's rotors. Assuming, however, a rotor runs true, it's hard to imagine why a premium one would be that much better than a cheaper one. Aren't they all just a machined steel casting? Granted some are coated and look better over time, while the cheaper ones show more surface rust.
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I see a lot of comments on pads. Is the OE rotor the best as well? |
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The thing that separates OE rotors from most replacements is the two-piece construction (aluminium hats riveted to steel discs). Therefore the OE ones are probably a tad lighter. Other than that, it's not clear what makes a premium rotor premium other than anti-rust paint and/or coating in the non-friction areas. Take a look at rockauto.com to see the price range for essentially the same item. If aggressive pads are your choice, the rotors, no matter the cost, will be slightly scored in months.
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I'm getting some slight vibration upon braking.... I'm hoping it's not some suspension bushing bc I don't want to do control arms!! I hate control arms! And I certainly don't have an appetite for any shop to do it...
I'm hoping a quick rotor swap with pads(which I'm sure I'm due soon anyways) and hopefully that's it. Do people still machine rotors? I'm curious if that's still a thing. I'm sure the rotors aren't "warped, but rather high spots from pad deposits etc. over time.
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They are two piece rotors, but not constructed in the same style as those in an M series car. My F10 was purchased new and arrived with two piece rotors as I described earlier. The alloy hat is rigidly riveted to a steel disk so as to function with the F10's floating calipers. By contrast the M series uses fixed calipers and its rotor's hat and disk are loosely connected to one another.
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The OEM pads on my F10 produce very little dust. Much less than my E60 or E90. The F10 also has less bite than those E-series BMW models too. My OEM F10 pad acts errily similar to the Textar ePads. They may be closely related. |
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If BMW did indeed stop offering two-piece rotors, why would anyone pay a premium for an OE part when there are numerous companies selling similar one-piece ones - some for as little as $30 each? There is nothing high tech about brake rotors. Assuming they are accurately machined, it would be virtually impossible to tell one from another while driving. BTW, Rockauto has a couple of vendors still offering the two-piece ones.
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First thing you have to remember is that BMW doesn’t manufacture the rotors. They contract that work to be completed by a OE supplier such as Brembo for instance. Theres no reason to ever buy BMW Genuine Parts as these are just relabeled from the original manufacturer as BMW. Some of the most common manufactures include Textar, Pagid, Brembo, Zimmerman, and Behr just to make a few. My point is that just because BMW claims they don’t manufacture it anymore doesn’t mean the OE manufacture isn’t still providing them for purchase.
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