question about free maint/perf rotors

135isandiego · 06-19-2009, 10:02 PM

I just picked up my 2009 135i and want to put on the new bmw performance drilled rotors. Will these be covered under our four years of free maintenance or will they only charge the difference between the stock rotors and these? I know the stock ones are covered but do you give that up when you switch to the perf. rotors?
Thanks for the help

BSM 135i · 06-19-2009, 10:05 PM

it should still be covered under warranty since its a BMW Performance part.

esses · 06-20-2009, 12:14 AM

I asked my dealership about this, they said the initial install would require a full brake job to the tune of $800, and after that would be covered under prepaid service.

CoolToolGuy · 06-20-2009, 02:05 AM

I wanted mine installed prior to delivery, and the dealer did not think they would be covered. I asked them to call BMW, and they came back and said the rotors are covered for the full maint/warranty period, so on they went. Same with the Perf exhaust.

I thought I heard that if the part is a replacement for a stock part, it is covered. If it is an add-on (like a strut brace) it is only covered for 2 years.

After delivery, the most they should require is a new set of brake pads.

Have Fun,
Rick

135isandiego · 06-20-2009, 08:37 AM

Thanks for all the info! Looks like i will be ordering them first thing this morning.

white911 · 06-21-2009, 06:49 PM

Excuse me for being somewhat naive; but, what makes these 'performance' rotors? Is it because they are drilled or are the two sandwich halves (of the vented rotor) thinner? If there was any way I could get non-cross-drilled rotors for the 996 Twin-Turbo brakes I have on the 911 I would. We have been looking for two years. I find that even on my 2400 pound car, I am getting less then 2000 track miles before needing new front rotors. The Cups and the GT3s have many easy over the counter solutions that don't have the cast-in-crack-propagating-holes. I am retiring lots of rotors, not because they are wearing thin; but, because they are cracking. These are not little cracks, I don't replace them until they connect holes or extend to the edge of the rotor. These are not little rotors; but rotors designed for a car which weighs in excess of 1000 pounds more then my car.

Lester · 06-21-2009, 09:43 PM

They are peformance rotors, because that it what BMW calls them. For street use, and normal driving, they will not perform any differently than the standard rotors. On the track, where additional heat dissipation is desired, they may prevent fade. Other than that, they look sexier with the slots, holes and grooves and whatnot.

fourtailpipes · 06-22-2009, 09:28 AM

so really the $800 "brake job" (lol) is where they recognize the revenue which makes up the gap between the cost of the standard vs. perf. rotors in the maintenance plan. i imagine if i pay retail for the rotors, and put them on myself, next time they're thin, i'll be getting standard rotors as replacement.

S54dan · 06-22-2009, 11:27 AM

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212432

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135isandiego Private 12 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 2009 135i msport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2)	question about free maint/perf rotors I just picked up my 2009 135i and want to put on the new bmw performance drilled rotors. Will these be covered under our four years of free maintenance or will they only charge the difference between the stock rotors and these? I know the stock ones are covered but do you give that up when you switch to the perf. rotors? Thanks for the help
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BSM 135i Colonel 208 Rep 2,229 Posts Drives: 08' BSM E82 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cali iTrader: (23)	it should still be covered under warranty since its a BMW Performance part.
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esses • 19 Rep 709 Posts Drives: like I stole it. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	I asked my dealership about this, they said the initial install would require a full brake job to the tune of $800, and after that would be covered under prepaid service. __________________
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CoolToolGuy 1er Happy Camper! 27 Rep 474 Posts Drives: '09 135i,'07 X3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland USA iTrader: (0)	I wanted mine installed prior to delivery, and the dealer did not think they would be covered. I asked them to call BMW, and they came back and said the rotors are covered for the full maint/warranty period, so on they went. Same with the Perf exhaust. I thought I heard that if the part is a replacement for a stock part, it is covered. If it is an add-on (like a strut brace) it is only covered for 2 years. After delivery, the most they should require is a new set of brake pads. Have Fun, Rick __________________ 2009 135i (E82) Space Gray; Gray Leather; Steptronic w/paddles; Premium; Sport; CA - Dinan: Stage 2 ECU; Cold Air Intake; Oil Cooler; Susp. bushings; Strut Brace. - BMWPerf: Suspension; rotors front & rear; exhaust; grilles; sideskirts; trunk spoiler. BMW 261M wheels w/Sumitomo HTR ZIII. - Quaife: LSD. - Custom Graphics. 2007 X3 - 2002 Pontiac Montana
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06-20-2009, 08:37 AM	#5
135isandiego Private 12 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 2009 135i msport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2)	Thanks for all the info! Looks like i will be ordering them first thing this morning.
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06-21-2009, 06:49 PM	#6
white911 First Lieutenant 16 Rep 355 Posts Drives: 135I - white/coral red - sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California, MD iTrader: (0)	Excuse me for being somewhat naive; but, what makes these 'performance' rotors? Is it because they are drilled or are the two sandwich halves (of the vented rotor) thinner? If there was any way I could get non-cross-drilled rotors for the 996 Twin-Turbo brakes I have on the 911 I would. We have been looking for two years. I find that even on my 2400 pound car, I am getting less then 2000 track miles before needing new front rotors. The Cups and the GT3s have many easy over the counter solutions that don't have the cast-in-crack-propagating-holes. I am retiring lots of rotors, not because they are wearing thin; but, because they are cracking. These are not little cracks, I don't replace them until they connect holes or extend to the edge of the rotor. These are not little rotors; but rotors designed for a car which weighs in excess of 1000 pounds more then my car. __________________ Alan 08 135I (AW/Coral Red - delivered 3/15/08 -- 13 Audi S4, 83 SC (trackster), 90 C2 (Sally's Carrera), 04 Avalanche Blingmobile
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Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	They are peformance rotors, because that it what BMW calls them. For street use, and normal driving, they will not perform any differently than the standard rotors. On the track, where additional heat dissipation is desired, they may prevent fade. Other than that, they look sexier with the slots, holes and grooves and whatnot.
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fourtailpipes Major 111 Rep 1,338 Posts Drives: the ladies crazy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: , Location, Location! iTrader: (0)	so really the $800 "brake job" (lol) is where they recognize the revenue which makes up the gap between the cost of the standard vs. perf. rotors in the maintenance plan. i imagine if i pay retail for the rotors, and put them on myself, next time they're thin, i'll be getting standard rotors as replacement.
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