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      10-09-2012, 07:21 PM   #1
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Need help: Brake rotors and pads replacement

Where is the best place to go buy replacement for both front and back rotors and pads ?

oem/aftermarket combo ?

I have heard that the initial bite of the oem pads is amazing but can i go with cheaper rotors ?

ps : my car has 52 000 km. Do i really need to change the rotors too ?
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      10-13-2012, 02:35 PM   #2
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The guys who run track days probably don't switch rotors every time because they'll burn through a set of pads in no time. However, for daily driving I always replace rotors and pads at the same time. Costs a bit, but the outcome is always no shakes, no squeals, no worries. The pads want to seat into a fresh machined surface. Can you get away with just a pad slap? Sure, but I'd rather do it all and be done.
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Where is the best place to go buy replacement for both front and back rotors and pads ?

oem/aftermarket combo ?

I have heard that the initial bite of the oem pads is amazing but can i go with cheaper rotors ?

ps : my car has 52 000 km. Do i really need to change the rotors too ?
Turner sells a complete front/rear package. Pick your pads and rotors and go.
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-14...-e82-135i.aspx


With only 52000km, isn't your car still under the warranty/free maintenance plan? Shouldn't you be able to get them replaced by the dealer?
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      11-07-2012, 09:06 PM   #4
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Turner sells a complete front/rear package. Pick your pads and rotors and go.
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-14...-e82-135i.aspx


With only 52000km, isn't your car still under the warranty/free maintenance plan? Shouldn't you be able to get them replaced by the dealer?
In canada they are not covered by maintance actually. We alway get owned here...
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And im getting the whole thing changed at the dealer for 1145$ + tax... not so bad for pads rotors and the work itself.
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