My Results with R1 Concepts Rotors

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Apr 22, 2010 | 09:07 AM

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Bimmer530I

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Originally Posted by e6t.lab.rat

Looks really good

I love my R1 cd/s rotors also. These rotors withstood numerous bedding attemps to get rid of an annoying squeel, only to find out I had the wrong type of brake pads (Axxis Ultimates :thumbsdown: ) I put back my OEM pads and no warps nor any squeel since, and the bite and stopping is much improved.

Now show them off with some 166's lol

I thought Axxis Pads are pretty good. I have been using them for quite sometime, I am replacing my rotors soon with R1 since the old rotors are warped. Is warping due to the pads?

Apr 22, 2010 | 11:09 AM

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donjon

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Originally Posted by Nolan222

Nice write up

I see your in Woodland Hills, You should come out to some of the local meets.

Yup, luv the valley. It would be great to attend local meets and check out other E60's. How do I find out date/times??

Apr 22, 2010 | 12:59 PM

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e6t.lab.rat

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My Ride: Jet Black '05 545i, Sport/Premium Pkg, Steptronic, Adaptive Xenon, Nav, L7, Blue2th, PDC,

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I thought Axxis Pads are pretty good. I have been using them for quite sometime, I am replacing my rotors soon with R1 since the old rotors are warped. Is warping due to the pads?

The regular dustless Axxis Deluxe pads are good, just not the Axxis Ultimates.

I found out after the fact that these pads are geared more towards track use vehicle (a rep just wanted to sell me these :thumbsdown: ) and not for your daily driver. It is made of some special ceramic formulation that can withstand extremely higher temperatures and will perform a whole lot better with high heat. Our daily driver (5er) doesn't get near as hot. These pads WILL squeel (like a horny cat at midnight!)

I'd strongly suggest you change out your pads also when replacing your rotors, if not, then those pads will more than likely cause your new rotors to warp. Don't take that chance. There are a number of factors that can cause a rotor to warp, re-useing old pads are one of them.

Apr 22, 2010 | 01:50 PM

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pjinca

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From: SoCal

My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV

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Originally Posted by donjon

Yup, luv the valley. It would be great to attend local meets and check out other E60's. How do I find out date/times??

Here are 2 upcoming ones:
Scott's Welcome
Weekly Gerry's
Also check out the Meet&Greet Discussion section for other dates/times.

Come on out, we always have some fun

Apr 22, 2010 | 06:44 PM

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methodsound

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From: Costa Mesa, CA

My Ride: 04 545i sport, stick, L7, sat, nav. Charcoal/ runflat/ cdv delete. Suede headliner/ trunk, 3 way front speakers, four 8" subs in rear shelf, ACM, iPod dock in ash tray using gateway 500 with MP3 text and video on screen, MRTM aluminum pedals/ door pins, 10 farad cap, sound processor, line conditioner, 2 amps ( 4x100 and 2x200)

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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy

good stuff. we carry the same items and are direct with R1 as well

+1
I just had my first experience with Trinity today and it was all positive. I waited until the last minute to order brakes, and Trinity got them for me same day. R1 slotted rotors and Posi-quiet ceramic pads. Still in the break in period, but no squeaks and good pedal feel.