BMW Performance Front Rotors DIY

Smac355 · 09-05-2009, 07:58 AM

Is it reccommened to upgraed thestock pads with the performance rotors. And does anyone know what's the difference is with the performance brake system?

manueldemaerel · 09-13-2009, 04:46 AM

This rotors also fit on standard bmw 118d with 16inch rims?

TimMc · 09-18-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by manueldemaerel

This rotors also fit on standard bmw 118d with 16inch rims?

Not likely.

theanhdy · 02-09-2010, 11:13 AM

Did you have to push back the brake pads in the calipers when you installed these?

TimMc · 02-10-2010, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by theanhdy

Did you have to push back the brake pads in the calipers when you installed these?

You will a little, particularly if the old discs are a little worn.
By the way, these discs still rust once the outer coating is worn away.
I run them at the track with stock pads and I'm not getting much fade!

TiptronicSoldier · 02-11-2010, 09:09 PM

Great DIY!

earthconfed · 04-18-2013, 12:50 PM

Anyone awear of the BMW performance rear rotor?

http://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocat...14&startrow=26

Under performance rotor, they added a new rear version.

froop · 04-18-2013, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by earthconfed

Anyone awear of the BMW performance rear rotor?

http://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocat...14&startrow=26

Under performance rotor, they added a new rear version.

Yes there is a rear rotor. The part number is 34216795754.

It matches the front rotors perfectly in terms of design which is much better because using a blank rear rotor with front drilled/slotted rotors is stupid. I don't know why they didn't just include it with the kit in the first place...

onefast1 · 06-03-2013, 05:24 PM

Trying to install the front rotors now, the hulk must have tightened those two 10mm bolts holding the calipers on I can't seem to get it to budge! At least 120 lb torque

froop · 06-04-2013, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark Attack!

Trying to install the front rotors now, the hulk must have tightened those two 10mm bolts holding the calipers on I can't seem to get it to budge! At least 120 lb torque

lol

From my understanding, I do not actually think you are supposed to be loosening those bolts.

You are supposed to loosen the actual bracket from the wheel hub rather than the caliper from the bracket. I think I read this somewhere. Also, when I purchased the BMW Performance brakes the new calipers come with the bracket pre-installed on the calipers themselves.

Good luck!

bluecat · 08-23-2013, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by froop

lol

From my understanding, I do not actually think you are supposed to be loosening those bolts.

You are supposed to loosen the actual bracket from the wheel hub rather than the caliper from the bracket. I think I read this somewhere. Also, when I purchased the BMW Performance brakes the new calipers come with the bracket pre-installed on the calipers themselves.

Good luck!

Good! I'm glad you commented. I recently did pads and felt like an idiot for loosening the bracket (two 18mm bolts at the back) after seeing this thread.

New21er · 08-23-2013, 09:41 PM

Also a good time to install a set of wheel studs.

thetuna · 08-23-2013, 10:29 PM

Haha, I saw "Performance Rotors DIY" and figured you were drilling/slotting your own rotors.
Didn't really associate a brake job with a DIY project.

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