BMW Performance Front Rotors DIY

MastaMind · 06-20-2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

Let's keep this civil

Right, and if BMW will cover the pads for the next four years, I don't really see what the problem is. :iono:

gio · 06-20-2008, 06:21 PM

Wow, that is pretty cheap for rotors, isn't it? And it seems like it was pretty easy to install. Why do I pay my local shop $250 in labor every time I need my front pads and rotors replaced?

Templedogg · 06-20-2008, 07:03 PM

Gio, nice Sig!

gio · 06-23-2008, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Templedogg

Gio, nice Sig!

lol, thanks, but it's gone now. mods didn't like it

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changed · 06-23-2008, 11:50 AM

are the calipers painted oem or aftermarket ones?

Templedogg · 06-23-2008, 11:57 AM

OEM Painted

Andres G · 06-23-2008, 05:08 PM

Could I please ask for the link where I can source my rotors from?

Thanks,
Andres

Templedogg · 06-23-2008, 07:31 PM

Dan at United is the MAN!!! I know the price has gone up some though, so be adviced. http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...subcat1=133770

changed · 06-24-2008, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Templedogg

OEM Painted

did you use any special high heat paint or just normal stuff?

Templedogg · 06-24-2008, 09:01 AM

Sorry for the misunderstanding. I have not painted the calipers. They are the stock OEM Gray paint.

HPADDICT · 06-26-2008, 12:21 AM

Wow they really did go up alot!! These were going to be my first mod to. Now I will have to think about it.

dmboone25 · 10-15-2008, 01:38 PM

Are the rears available yet?

ChrisK · 10-15-2008, 01:51 PM

I check every week...Nothing yet. If BMW doesn't release the rears, I will be really irritated.

dmboone25 · 10-15-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

I check every week...Nothing yet. If BMW doesn't release the rears, I will be really irritated.

Well that's why I haven't gotten the fronts--I would just like them to match, you know?

How does it look, with the fronts being upgraded and the rears stock? Pretty noticeable?

lannypoffo · 10-15-2008, 02:11 PM

From that link above, the fronts are now back down to $110 each.

dmboone25 · 10-15-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lannypoffo

From that link above, the fronts are now back down to $110 each.

I noticed that too--but without knowing how bad the front upgrade with the back stock looks--no way am I jumping on these yet.....

Redbeemer · 10-15-2008, 03:00 PM

How many miles did you have on your stock pads when you changed the rotors? I am considering this swap, but have 3,000 miles on my car already. I don't want to have to install new pads too.

ChrisK · 10-15-2008, 03:03 PM

The car looks fine with just the fronts, it doesn't look mismatched at all. The BMW on the caliper draws your eye. :wink:

ChrisK · 10-15-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Redbeemer

How many miles did you have on your stock pads when you changed the rotors? I am considering this swap, but have 3,000 miles on my car already. I don't want to have to install new pads too.

I don't remember exactly, but I think I had around 1500 miles I believe. <--Lots of I's

lannypoffo · 10-15-2008, 03:22 PM

Even on my leased car, I'd almost consider this since its so cheap. The stock rotors rust real bad every wash. (but clean up in 50 ft of driving). But the car has amazing brakes stock. Who's to say you are weaking the brakes given the surface area. Is it just for looks then?

Critical Mass · 07-29-2009, 03:08 PM

Cross Drilled/Slotted rotors will absorb and dissipate heat much more efficiently than the stock set up currently on the 135 therefore as a result you will have lower temps which will increase the life of both your rotors and brake pads. Also, you will have better braking in wet weather as there are additional “escape paths” for the water. Even though I do not have the crossed drilled rotors on my 135 yet, I installed them on my old GTI and they were an OEM part on my 2001 Porsche 996 which I sold off last year. In my experience, the biggest advantage I see is that the upgraded rotors will reduce fade during hard braking as out-gassing will occur from the brake pads and can produce a film that can potentially push or buffer the brake pad away from the rotor. Having Cross drilled rotors addresses this and helps the gases escape resulting in a significant reduction in brake fade. Good show! The rotors look great!

driftdriven · 09-02-2009, 10:40 PM

Do they squeak less?

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06-24-2008, 09:01 AM	#32
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10-15-2008, 02:11 PM	#37
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lannypoffo Lieutenant 21 Rep 564 Posts Drives: 2013 Dodge Charger SRT8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cali iTrader: (1)	Even on my leased car, I'd almost consider this since its so cheap. The stock rotors rust real bad every wash. (but clean up in 50 ft of driving). But the car has amazing brakes stock. Who's to say you are weaking the brakes given the surface area. Is it just for looks then?
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Critical Mass Enlisted Member 37 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2012 Jerez Black M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Aurora, Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 [0.00] 2012 BMW X5 50i [0.00]	Cross Drilled/Slotted rotors will absorb and dissipate heat much more efficiently than the stock set up currently on the 135 therefore as a result you will have lower temps which will increase the life of both your rotors and brake pads. Also, you will have better braking in wet weather as there are additional “escape paths” for the water. Even though I do not have the crossed drilled rotors on my 135 yet, I installed them on my old GTI and they were an OEM part on my 2001 Porsche 996 which I sold off last year. In my experience, the biggest advantage I see is that the upgraded rotors will reduce fade during hard braking as out-gassing will occur from the brake pads and can produce a film that can potentially push or buffer the brake pad away from the rotor. Having Cross drilled rotors addresses this and helps the gases escape resulting in a significant reduction in brake fade. Good show! The rotors look great!
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