[Echo335]

So I originally had a post asking for brake pad recommendations. Now I'm seeing it may be time for new rotors as well. Because when you replace brake pads usually it means new rotors. I'm currently at 43k miles on my 2009 E92 335i. The dealership is having a special on rotors and pads for around $575-$625 which means they would be replacing with OEM rotors and pads. Are there better rotor/pad combos I could get with $575-$625? What do you all recommend I do?


Do i just go with these? because the dealership was charging this same amount as this complete set for only the rear rotors/pads.

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...Kit/ES2594689/

Or

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...Kit/ES2588538/

[Efini]

i usually resurface my rotors once before buying a new set. and as for pads i go with akebono.

[stanlalee]

Nothing really special about the special as that's about $450 worth of OEM parts. Obviously OEM pads and rotors aren't going to be the best value. At oem $300 rotors, $130 pads and $20 sensor you have a multitude of equivalent and upgrades for the same or less money (ECS geomet, Centric/Stoptech cryo, R1, Zimmermann etc) and pads are even more plentiful. Your biggest savings would be removing the two caliper sliding bolts and two carrier bolts and DIY.

I personally went with ECS geomet drilled/slotted rear, ECS 2pc front rotors and Hawk HPS pads all around.

[Echo335]

Originally Posted by stanlalee

Nothing really special about the special as that's about $450 worth of OEM parts. Obviously OEM pads and rotors aren't going to be the best value. At oem $300 rotors, $130 pads and $20 sensor you have a multitude of equivalent and upgrades for the same or less money (ECS geomet, Centric/Stoptech cryo, R1, Zimmermann etc) and pads are even more plentiful. Your biggest savings would be removing the two caliper sliding bolts and two carrier bolts and DIY.

I personally went with ECS geomet drilled/slotted rear, ECS 2pc front rotors and Hawk HPS pads all around.

So my question is: do i just go with these? because the dealership was charging this same amount for only the rear rotors/pads.

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...nce/ES2587992/

[Eagle1oh7]

I'm on the verge of needing new brakes, but I'm going to DIY route. I'm gonna give Stoptech pads a try. Turner Motorsport is turning out to be a great resource for parts shopping, I also crossshop with ECS Tuning, but I find their brake package a bit more pricey, but I love their tool selection.

[stanlalee]

Originally Posted by Echo335

So my question is: do i just go with these? because the dealership was charging this same amount for only the rear rotors/pads.

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...nce/ES2587992/

That depends entirely on how much you can get them installed for. I would imagine you could take the parts to ANY shop and get it done for less than front/back set up from the dealer. ANY shop can do it as it requires no special tools or skills. Expect to pay 2-3 hours book labor. Any grease monkey would do it for $100 and beer. I have the same service kit except with the 2pc rotors.

[stanlalee]

Originally Posted by Eagle1oh7

I'm gonna give Stoptech pads a try

Better than Hawk HPS but mine dusted way too much. Way more than HPS and oem. Other than having to clean my wheels way more than I use to I liked them a lot.

[Gizm0]

Nothing beats the pedal feel of OEM...

[hockeyplayer]

You can get rotors/pads/sensor parts & DIY from pelicanparts.com for less than $300 per axle. That's $600 total for all 4 wheels. If you don't DIY then maybe try the regional forum. Find someone close to you who would be willing to spend an afternoon teaching you how to do this...its definitely not a difficult job. Offer them some microbrews or whatnot maybe.

Also, with regards to your question, once the sensor is replaced and you do the reset through the menu, the brake light on your dash will go away.

For brand names I would recommend Akebono Euro pads and either Zimmerman or Brembo rotors. Call the guys at Pelican they can tell you what you need.

[Echo335]

So as far as the package I mentioned, good buy? What other complete packages do you all recommend?

[MORTON]

Originally Posted by Echo335

So my question is: do i just go with these? because the dealership was charging this same amount for only the rear rotors/pads.

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...nce/ES2587992/

DIY and buy that kit... with the right tools of course this will take you about 30 mins per rotor/pad swap and make sure you clean the surface of the hub face before re-installing your new rotors. while your down there add some spacers (might as well right!). It will obviously take you longer on the first one but you will get the hang of it man very easy job and fun too! don't pay the dealership to do things that you know you can do brother! plus as others have mentioned OEM rotors and pads are on the low end of quality for that price range.

[bender rodriguez]

Originally Posted by Echo335

So my question is: do i just go with these? because the dealership was charging this same amount for only the rear rotors/pads.

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...nce/ES2587992/

That kit is a rip off..

Go with Meyle HD rotors.. Set of 4 cost less than 200. Then Hawk pads that cost about 65 a pair and comes with sensors.

[hockeyplayer]

Originally Posted by Echo335

So as far as the package I mentioned, good buy? What other complete packages do you all recommend?

Its not a bad price but WHY do you want drilled & slotted rotors? Is this a track car? If not, then thats total overkill. If its just a daily driver then stick with something closer to stock parts.

[bender rodriguez]

Originally Posted by hockeyplayer

Its not a bad price but WHY do you want drilled & slotted rotors? Is this a track car? If not, then thats total overkill. If its just a daily driver then stick with something closer to stock parts.

drilled and sloted rotors just end up cracking on some bullshit if they get real hot and go through water.

[Echo335]

Oops. I posted the wrong link. I wouldn't do both drilled and slotted. I would do either just drilled or just slotted.

What about that?

The guides on websites like Turner motorsports say that Cross Drilled Rotors are simply aesthetic and won't contribute to greater pad wear.

[Echo335]

Edited the OP. Those are two options I saw. Also saw turner motorsports has just cross drilled with a choice of oem pads, hawks hps 5.0 pads, etc all for $650.

Here's the list: http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-28...-e9x-335i.aspx

Or

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...Kit/ES2594689/

Or

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...Kit/ES2588538/

[hockeyplayer]

There is absolutely no need for drilled or slotted rotors. You are just spending extra money.

[melloww22]

There is a loss of mass with drilled/slotted rotors. Also not many companies drilled the holes into a cast rotor.

They will work but likely crack and not last as long as blanks do. But hey you will look cool.

Now if you track your car sure but not if you are only using your car as a daily driver. Tracking has a special yearly budget, wear and tear includes rotors and pads. At least with me it does.

By the way get the right brake pad don't go mixing semi metallic or you will wear does puppies in about 4 months.

[MORTON]

Originally Posted by melloww22

There is a loss of mass with drilled/slotted rotors. Also not many companies drilled the holes into a cast rotor.

They will work but likely crack and not last as long as blanks do. But hey you will look cool.

Now if you track your car sure but not if you are only using your car as a daily driver. Tracking has a special yearly budget, wear and tear includes rotors and pads. At least with me it does.

By the way get the right brake pad don't go mixing semi metallic or you will wear does puppies in about 4 months.

I never knew that the drilled/slotted rotors are more prone to that. thanks for the info! eventually once my I get mine to normal solid operation id like to start tracking it in the future.

[Echo335]

Just as an easy kit just one easy buy,



http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...nce/ES2594689/

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...uid/ES2072516/

[hockeyplayer]

Originally Posted by Echo335

Just as an easy kit just one easy buy,



http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...nce/ES2594689/

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...uid/ES2072516/

Not trying to be a jerk here, but if you've already made up your mind what you want to buy why are you on the forum asking us?

[bender rodriguez]

Originally Posted by Echo335

Just as an easy kit just one easy buy,



http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...nce/ES2594689/

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...uid/ES2072516/

silly waste of money. Sport brake fluid??