rotor and pad suggestions

EyeGuy · 06-26-2014, 10:03 PM

My Indy mechanic just informed me that I am going to need new front brake pads. He also suggests to replace the rotors as well. I am at 42,000 miles and do drive aggressively.

Funny thing is that I brought my car to him for an oil change and inspection and got the car back with the brake and service light on... A little shady.

Should I go stock or do any of you have any reasonably priced suggestions.

aadum · 06-28-2014, 04:13 PM

Use EBC red stuff or even yellow if you are going to track days occasionally ...Improved braking and no squealing ,ATE power rotors to combine with that

GreaseMonkey · 07-02-2014, 10:28 AM

I'm running Mahle rotors and Stoptech pads, so far the car seems to stop just fine around town. Haven't had a chance to take these on the track yet. Only complaint is that the stoptech pads dust more than the OEM, though my OEM pads (ATE brand) seemed like a factory freak that hardly ever dusted.

gtaccord · 07-02-2014, 11:49 AM

Search the Suspension and Braking forum. There are tons of answers to this question there.

eforty6_m3 · 07-02-2014, 12:26 PM

I have Zimmerman rotors all around, OEM pads up front and Pagid Reds in the rear. Very happy with the setup (I don't track my car...yet) and it was fairly affordable.

hasta la pasta 27 · 07-02-2014, 12:52 PM

I went with Centric F/R rotors and Stoptech Pads, Motul brake fluid and I love it...all under $500

SaviorXi · 07-04-2014, 09:49 PM

ECS tuning 2 piece rotors front, ECS 6 pack stainless braided brake lines and Akebono pads all around.

EyeGuy · 07-05-2014, 08:58 PM

^^^ sick looking setup

jzchen · 07-06-2014, 09:45 AM

Wearever brand from Advance Auto Parts. Worth a shot, and if you're happy with their performance you can get replacements free as they're lifetime warrantied. $19.99 for ceramic pads.... (You asked for reasonably priced...)

EyeGuy · 07-06-2014, 08:20 PM

Probably gonna go with the zimmerman z coated fronts with oem pads... Coming from an sti with brembos I would say that I like the e92 stock brakes a lot better for street use.

ECSTuning · 07-07-2014, 12:17 PM

For my aggressive drivers I usually suggest going with Hawk HPS pads or EBC RedStuffs. Both are going to be a performance upgrade over the stock pads.

For rotors if you're anywhere near the minimum thickness I'd go ahead and replace them. When doing pads rotors are just another minute or three worth of work.

SaviorXi - awesome set up!

-James

Julian2485 · 07-12-2014, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ECSTuning

For my aggressive drivers I usually suggest going with Hawk HPS pads or EBC RedStuffs. Both are going to be a performance upgrade over the stock pads.

For rotors if you're anywhere near the minimum thickness I'd go ahead and replace them. When doing pads rotors are just another minute or three worth of work.

SaviorXi - awesome set up!

-James

Doesn't the hawk hps pads squeal a lot and has a lot of brake dust as well ?

06-26-2014, 10:03 PM	#1
EyeGuy Second Lieutenant 165 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 08 335xi coupe, 17 nx200t, 23 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY -> Fl iTrader: (2)	rotor and pad suggestions My Indy mechanic just informed me that I am going to need new front brake pads. He also suggests to replace the rotors as well. I am at 42,000 miles and do drive aggressively. Funny thing is that I brought my car to him for an oil change and inspection and got the car back with the brake and service light on... A little shady. Should I go stock or do any of you have any reasonably priced suggestions.
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aadum Second Lieutenant 80 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 330xd e92 ,520d f10, 540i G30 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Split,Croatia iTrader: (0)	Use EBC red stuff or even yellow if you are going to track days occasionally ...Improved braking and no squealing ,ATE power rotors to combine with that __________________
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07-02-2014, 10:28 AM	#3
GreaseMonkey Second Lieutenant 54 Rep 258 Posts Drives: '09 335i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: CT iTrader: (4)	I'm running Mahle rotors and Stoptech pads, so far the car seems to stop just fine around town. Haven't had a chance to take these on the track yet. Only complaint is that the stoptech pads dust more than the OEM, though my OEM pads (ATE brand) seemed like a factory freak that hardly ever dusted. __________________ His: '21 Kia Telluride SX Hers::'19 Lexus Ux250h F-sport His: '67 Jacobsen Tractor Formerly His:'09 335 xdrive
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gtaccord Major 56 Rep 1,464 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335xi Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i xdrive [0.00]	Search the Suspension and Braking forum. There are tons of answers to this question there.
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eforty6_m3 Colonel 698 Rep 2,012 Posts Drives: '05 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Swansea,MA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2005 BMW M3 [0.00]	I have Zimmerman rotors all around, OEM pads up front and Pagid Reds in the rear. Very happy with the setup (I don't track my car...yet) and it was fairly affordable. __________________ '05 BMW M3 6MT (Weekend car) Need to stock up on some detailing products or spiff up your garage, then use my Obsessed Garage link!
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hasta la pasta 27 Captain 42 Rep 674 Posts Drives: 2014 Chevy Silverado Join Date: May 2012 Location: MIAMI, FL iTrader: (1)	I went with Centric F/R rotors and Stoptech Pads, Motul brake fluid and I love it...all under $500
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SaviorXi Lieutenant 21 Rep 578 Posts Drives: 2009 335i xDrive coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dirty South Jersey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 335i Xdrive Coupe [10.00]	ECS tuning 2 piece rotors front, ECS 6 pack stainless braided brake lines and Akebono pads all around. Attached Images __________________ Mtech/M3Skirts/335isDiffusor/BBSrgr/PSS/OFT/Alpina/LCItails/LuceAngelEyes/OsramXenarc/ZKWRlenses/ FlowmasterHFC/vibrant/VRSFdp’s/Helix/Mr5CAI/M3rearBushings/M3StrutBrace/RearSway/UUCfrontSway/Meyle/ KoniTCKlineAdjFront&Rear/EibachPro/ECSbrakeLines/ECS2pieceRotors/Akebono
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07-05-2014, 08:58 PM	#8
EyeGuy Second Lieutenant 165 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 08 335xi coupe, 17 nx200t, 23 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY -> Fl iTrader: (2)	^^^ sick looking setup
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07-06-2014, 09:45 AM	#9
jzchen Captain 12 Rep 656 Posts Drives: '08 335xi E90 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arcadia, CA iTrader: (0)	Wearever brand from Advance Auto Parts. Worth a shot, and if you're happy with their performance you can get replacements free as they're lifetime warrantied. $19.99 for ceramic pads.... (You asked for reasonably priced...)
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07-06-2014, 08:20 PM	#10
EyeGuy Second Lieutenant 165 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 08 335xi coupe, 17 nx200t, 23 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY -> Fl iTrader: (2)	Probably gonna go with the zimmerman z coated fronts with oem pads... Coming from an sti with brembos I would say that I like the e92 stock brakes a lot better for street use.
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07-07-2014, 12:17 PM	#11
ECSTuning New Lifetime Replacement Policy 816 Rep 11,738 Posts Drives: Independent Tuning Specialists Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (18)	For my aggressive drivers I usually suggest going with Hawk HPS pads or EBC RedStuffs. Both are going to be a performance upgrade over the stock pads. For rotors if you're anywhere near the minimum thickness I'd go ahead and replace them. When doing pads rotors are just another minute or three worth of work. SaviorXi - awesome set up! -James
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