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05-09-2009, 06:17 AM
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Just ordered (after much forum perusing and talking to techies) R1Concept Premium Rotors and and Axxis Ultimate Pads (Ceramic/Kevlar Mix). I made the decision based on the same or better performance (purportedly) and far less dust. I wash my rims and the next day they are black. HATE THAT! I love to hear your feedback.
05-09-2009, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by bwstone' post='873457' date='May 9 2009, 07:17 AM
Just ordered (after much forum perusing and talking to techies) R1Concept Premium Rotors and and Axxis Ultimate Pads (Ceramic/Kevlar Mix). I made the decision based on the same or better performance (purportedly) and far less dust. I wash my rims and the next day they are black. HATE THAT! I love to hear your feedback.
as far as the dust goes, i do still get quite a bit although not as much as previous stock pads. may be because i have the cross drilled/slotted rotors?
if you look closely re: ultimate pads, it doesn't claim to make less dust as the deluxe pads do. good luck
this is my set up:
05-09-2009, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by e6t.lab.rat' post='873465' date='May 9 2009, 09:39 AM
i did the cross drilled/slotted rotors and ultimate Axxis pad from them about a month ago. very happy with 'em. good grabbing power.
as far as the dust goes, i do still get quite a bit although not as much as previous stock pads. may be because i have the cross drilled/slotted rotors?
if you look closely re: ultimate pads, it doesn't claim to make less dust as the deluxe pads do. good luck
this is my set up:
Attachment 79019
as far as the dust goes, i do still get quite a bit although not as much as previous stock pads. may be because i have the cross drilled/slotted rotors?
if you look closely re: ultimate pads, it doesn't claim to make less dust as the deluxe pads do. good luck
this is my set up:
Attachment 79019
Thanks! I got the drilled/slotted rotor as well and the Ultimate Pads. Maybe the guy was just trying to sell me on the Ultimates, but I definitely told him I wanted the option with the least amount of dust and he said that since it was a ceramic/kevlar mix, it would cut down on the dust drastically. Either way, I'm saving about $800 over what the dealer would charge me to go back with BMW OEM.
05-09-2009, 07:49 AM
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you'll love the pads, but the CDR's will chew up them them up a little faster the reg rotors ..
09-29-2009, 06:39 AM
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I curious if anybody has experience with the premium rotors and posi-quiet pads, I am getting ready to service my car. Any feedback on brake noise, dust, & reliability would be appreciated. Gf
09-29-2009, 09:24 AM
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Ultimate are less dusty then stock but do dust a hell of a lot more then the deluxe pads. Especially if you have a slotted rotor. You will also loose some pad bite when they are cooler but they are great on a long twisty road.
09-29-2009, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by GForza' post='1020141' date='Sep 29 2009, 09:39 AM
I curious if anybody has experience with the premium rotors and posi-quiet pads, I am getting ready to service my car. Any feedback on brake noise, dust, & reliability would be appreciated. Gf
10-02-2009, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by GForza' post='1022960' date='Oct 2 2009, 03:19 PM
My car has 28K miles, is it recommended that I replace the brake wear sensors, when I do the rotos and pads?
10-02-2009, 06:04 PM
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IDK How I missed this Thread. The Difference between the Performance Rotors and Premium Performance Rotors is one is Silver Zinc Coated and the Other One is e-Coated. We have these Rotors instock.