New brake pads and rotors thanks to R1 concepts

[MIAblu1]

As title says, I needed to change my brakes because number one, the dreaded squeal was driving me nuts every time I'd be coming to a stop especially at low speeds....and second, is was time to change rotors. I posted a few weeks back about concern of which pads and rotors to go with and was PM'd by Kevin from R1 concepts with a good offer on slotted rotors and semi-metallic Posiquiet pads.

Did the install myself since its pretty straight forward and I've worked on all my cars before so wasn't much work, took a total of about and hour and 20 min on my own with jacks, jack stands and regular hand tools.
The rotors were pretty heavy duty and well made, looks/feels like these can take a beating.

Here's some before and after....



It's been a week since I've had them on and I'm liking the thus far, no squealing, just a little here and there but only when coming to a complete stop from a very low velocity. Also, washed the car yesterday and the dust (much less than before) came right off without the need for scrubbing inbetween the spokes. Over all, for under $400 shipped, front rotors and pads front and back ,definitely pleased. Give Kevin a shout for your rotor and pad needs, they offer some variety of options and for a lot less than what i've seen elsewhere while i was searching.

[pixelblue]

is that the control arm sitting on the jack stand? you realize there are jack points for this purpose

[MIAblu1]

Originally Posted by pixelblue

is that the control arm sitting on the jack stand? you realize there are jack points for this purpose

there is a jack holding the car up, i placed a jack stand there simply as a precaution, its not actually bearing the weight of the car.

[MLSavage]

Originally Posted by MIAblu1

there is a jack holding the car up, i placed a jack stand there simply as a precaution, its not actually bearing the weight of the car.

There is a jack point a foot away from there, bisecting the car length wise. Just an FYI, as it is a pain to get to.

[bhs0731]

Any long term review? Looking to buy the same parts.

[stong]

MIAblu1 your bimmer is 135?

[MIAblu1]

Originally Posted by bhs0731

Any long term review? Looking to buy the same parts.

So far so good, no issues I can really speak of. Squealing is down to a minimum, don't get much that often and the rotors are still in great shape. I don't track the car although I wish I could, but I do some spirited driving here and there just no harsh braking but these rotors are pretty heavy duty.

[MIAblu1]

Originally Posted by stong

MIAblu1 your bimmer is 135?

Yes sir

[stong]

im looking for 123d coupe !!!

[pj.rodriguez]

Originally Posted by stong

im looking for 123d coupe !!!

R1 Concepts should have rotors and pads for the 123d. I'm not sure how different they are from the 128i.