BMW rear performance rotors..

Impulse · 04-30-2008, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nealric

They do look sick, but just so people know: Cross drilled/slotted rotors are NOT really a performance mod. On a modern braking system, they can actually hurt performance a bit (not enough for 99% of people to notice).

If you want good brakes for the track, you will want new brake fluid and pads.

The performance aspect comes from the 3.1 lbs per corner. Anyone who tracks the car will know this is a huge benefit. Every pound we can shave off the corners the better

MZWIE · 05-01-2008, 06:44 AM

WARNING....I did this on my E46. Slotted and drilled rotors are very noisy when braking.

eunosracr · 05-01-2008, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by e34m5

WARNING....I did this on my E46. Slotted and drilled rotors are very noisy when braking.

Weird my brakes make no sound at all...

MastaMind · 05-01-2008, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by eunosracr

Weird my brakes make no sound at all...

Then you're not driving hard enough! J/K :wink:

S54dan · 05-01-2008, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by eunosracr

Weird my brakes make no sound at all...

We need rolling shots of your car

ChrisK · 05-01-2008, 11:10 AM

Every time I look at those rotors I want to order them.

NY SLC 93 · 05-02-2008, 07:27 AM

Are they larger than stock?

1ForAll · 05-02-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by slickone

Sevas look good, but I have read bad stuff about them lately.

Never seen wheels break like this. It is crazy.

The Sevas S10 model. Although one wheel model, it doesn't help their image.

They were actually placed on the NHSTA Defect Investigation Report (bottom of page 3)
http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.go...92007-1234.pdf

They have this problem because they use barrels from China. Other companies use barrels made in the USA and have no issues.

professor · 05-02-2008, 10:15 PM

eunosracr, looks great. :w00t:
are you getting the calipers as well down the line?

eunosracr · 05-03-2008, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by professor

eunosracr, looks great. :w00t:
are you getting the calipers as well down the line?

Thanks Prof. I think I am sticking with the stock calipers. Will probably just do the rears when the rear rotors come out and powdercoat the calipers red ala "porsche big reds"!

ChrisK · 05-07-2008, 11:09 AM

Eunosracr how many miles have you put on them now? Any noise, issues? This at the top of my list of mods.

Rye · 05-07-2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by e34m5

WARNING....I did this on my E46. Slotted and drilled rotors are very noisy when braking.

Re-bed your pads. What you can also do is shave the edges the pads a bit so they are beveled instead of at a right angle. Also use some brake squeal compound.

ArBrnSnpr · 05-09-2008, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rye

Re-bed your pads. What you can also do is shave the edges the pads a bit so they are beveled instead of at a right angle. Also use some brake squeal compound.

I have to try this, my brakes have a pretty nasty squeal!

Rearro · 05-09-2008, 12:59 AM

Looks SICK!!! I love it!!

would you be willing to do a DIY!! thread. for those of us who are not mechanically challenged.

m330 · 05-10-2008, 12:00 AM

looks fantastic!

is this as easy as changing rotors on an e46 where its just held in place by 1 screw on the hat?

if so this brake change should take no more than 5 mins a wheel!

eunosracr · 05-10-2008, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

Eunosracr how many miles have you put on them now? Any noise, issues? This at the top of my list of mods.

I'd say i have put on about 700 more miles. Still quiet as a mouse!

eunosracr · 05-10-2008, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by and1

looks fantastic!

is this as easy as changing rotors on an e46 where its just held in place by 1 screw on the hat?

if so this brake change should take no more than 5 mins a wheel!

This is all there is to it. One allen screw on the hat and you are done!

ChrisK · 05-16-2008, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

We need rolling shots of your car

Dan, when will the rear performance rotors be available?

S54dan · 05-16-2008, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

Dan, when will the rear performance rotors be available?

Haven't received word from BMW NA on this one other than "look for them in the future."

I'm still waiting on answers for:

BMW ECU
BMW Intakes 128/135
BMW Rear Rotors
BMW Forced Induction Mods

Dan

ChrisK · 05-16-2008, 09:25 AM

Thanks Dan. Are you still expecting to get the fronts in a couple of weeks?

MVF4Rrider · 05-16-2008, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

Haven't received word from BMW NA on this one other than "look for them in the future."

I'm still waiting on answers for:

BMW ECU
BMW Intakes 128/135
BMW Rear Rotors
BMW Forced Induction Mods

Dan

That's OK, I'm still waiting on my CF spoiler! Come on USPS!!!!

ChrisK · 05-16-2008, 10:53 AM

The CF spoiler is next on my list. :wink:

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