Almost time for brakes- suggestions?

asiflicious · 04-13-2018, 03:14 PM

Hey everyone! It looks like I'm nearing the point of having to replace my pads and rotors, front and rear. Do you guys have any suggestions on the best replacements? ECS has a few different kits so I'll include the link. If you recommend something other than what's listed in the link please let me know! I still have a bit of life left so it's not something I have to do ASAP but I'd like to have an idea of what to get so I can start budgeting. Thank you!

https://www.ecstuning.com/News/BMW_E...caAh2iEALw_wcB

NorthernDancer · 04-13-2018, 05:18 PM

I think you'd be perfectly happy with the ECS kit of Zim & Tex.

rowsdower · 04-13-2018, 07:16 PM

I found Rockauto to be the best price last year. Centric “premium” blanks, the ones with the painted hats, and StopTech Street Performance pads. No complaints.

asiflicious · 04-13-2018, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by NorthernDancer

I think you'd be perfectly happy with the ECS kit of Zim & Tex.

Is that basically what the OE setup is? Also is there a difference in brakes between pre 03/2010 and post 03/2010 135i's?

BennySGF · 04-13-2018, 08:44 PM

I second RockAuto. I haven’t done brakes on my 1er yet, but I paid RockAuto $239 shipped for Stoptech rotors and Akebono pads on my B8 S4.....ECS wanted $300 just for the same exact rotors and that was without shipping.

02Pilot · 04-13-2018, 09:16 PM

FWIW, Zimmerman are the only rotors I'm aware of still made in Germany. It's hard to find pads with better initial bite than the OE pieces. Dusty? Sure. But they stop from cold, which is paramount in street use.

asiflicious · 04-13-2018, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 02Pilot

FWIW, Zimmerman are the only rotors I'm aware of still made in Germany. It's hard to find pads with better initial bite than the OE pieces. Dusty? Sure. But they stop from cold, which is paramount in street use.

Is textar the oem brand?

captain slowly · 04-14-2018, 06:17 AM

I like the BMW performance rotors (which aren't in your link, or I just didn't see them). Get those, some stock pads and you'll be good to go.

02Pilot · 04-14-2018, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by asiflicious

Is textar the oem brand?

AFAIK, Jurid and Textar are both OE.

asiflicious · 04-14-2018, 09:34 AM

Does anyone know why there are two different part numbers for pre 03/2010 and post 03/2010 cars for brakes?

tock172 · 04-14-2018, 01:22 PM

I wish Zimmermann still sold their version of the BMW Performance rotors...

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asiflicious Captain 694 Rep 971 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Winchester, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [10.00]	Almost time for brakes- suggestions? Hey everyone! It looks like I'm nearing the point of having to replace my pads and rotors, front and rear. Do you guys have any suggestions on the best replacements? ECS has a few different kits so I'll include the link. If you recommend something other than what's listed in the link please let me know! I still have a bit of life left so it's not something I have to do ASAP but I'd like to have an idea of what to get so I can start budgeting. Thank you! https://www.ecstuning.com/News/BMW_E...caAh2iEALw_wcB
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NorthernDancer Colonel 850 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	I think you'd be perfectly happy with the ECS kit of Zim & Tex.
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rowsdower Captain 641 Rep 695 Posts Drives: 2011 128i 6MT Sport Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I found Rockauto to be the best price last year. Centric “premium” blanks, the ones with the painted hats, and StopTech Street Performance pads. No complaints.
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BennySGF New Member 3 Rep 7 Posts Drives: Crimson 135i Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Springfield, MO iTrader: (0)	I second RockAuto. I haven’t done brakes on my 1er yet, but I paid RockAuto $239 shipped for Stoptech rotors and Akebono pads on my B8 S4.....ECS wanted $300 just for the same exact rotors and that was without shipping.
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02Pilot Malcontent 188 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	FWIW, Zimmerman are the only rotors I'm aware of still made in Germany. It's hard to find pads with better initial bite than the OE pieces. Dusty? Sure. But they stop from cold, which is paramount in street use. __________________ Life's tough. It's tougher when you're stupid. -John Wayne
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captain slowly I like turtles! 726 Rep 698 Posts Drives: '21 M2C 6MT Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	I like the BMW performance rotors (which aren't in your link, or I just didn't see them). Get those, some stock pads and you'll be good to go.
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asiflicious Captain 694 Rep 971 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Winchester, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [10.00]	Does anyone know why there are two different part numbers for pre 03/2010 and post 03/2010 cars for brakes?
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tock172 Beachtown Bill Collector 582 Rep 1,062 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 135i [0.00] 1999 Lexus LS400 [0.00] 1985 BMW 325e [0.00]	I wish Zimmermann still sold their version of the BMW Performance rotors... __________________ 2012 BMW 135i Space Grey Metallic M-Sport DCT Dinan S2
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