After-market break disks/pads/etc.
04-10-2011, 11:04 PM
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Dear All,
it's coming to the point of change of initial OEM disks. So, now's the question - what are the options out there? Should i just fit original or there are better options (disks/pads and calipers) around? Budget-wise... i'd say more/less same as OEM, if really improvements possible - can increase a bit but not looking to massive investments.
Couldn't find anything on the forum, hope I've "searched" correctly.
Thanks in advance!
it's coming to the point of change of initial OEM disks. So, now's the question - what are the options out there? Should i just fit original or there are better options (disks/pads and calipers) around? Budget-wise... i'd say more/less same as OEM, if really improvements possible - can increase a bit but not looking to massive investments.
Couldn't find anything on the forum, hope I've "searched" correctly.
Thanks in advance!
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It would useful if you stated the year and model of your car as BMW has fitted different sizes of brakes depending upon year, market and model.
04-11-2011, 09:53 AM
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this is an interesting question to me also as i feel the brakes on my 08 535xi are the worst, really sub-par and I am looking for non-extreme solutions to just make them a little better.
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I went to Centric Premium drilled/slotted rotors and Hawk HPS pads, and never looked back. The only drawback I've noticed, is the fact that it takes a bit to warm up the drilled/slotted rotors in daily driving. They never fade though - which is what I was trying to achieve. Also, having gone the cheaper route, I've always kind of regretted not having gotten the R1 Concept rotors instead. Yes, they are slightly more money, but I kind of have this idea that this may be so for a good reason.
Anyway, ask member Michael@AcutePerformance for brake advice
SUPER awesome vendor to deal with and has more knowledge, than just about anyone here, when it comes to cars 
I highly recommend.
Anyway, ask member Michael@AcutePerformance for brake advice
SUPER awesome vendor to deal with and has more knowledge, than just about anyone here, when it comes to cars I highly recommend.
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02NP M Light-alloy wheels double spoke 135 M with runflat
0203 4-Traction System
0205 Automatic transmission
0216 Servotronic Steering
0300 Space Saver Wheel
0316 Automatic tailgate operation
0320 Without Script Name Plate
0322 Comfort access system
0337 M sport package
0386 Roof Railing
04M3 Interior trim finishers Alu Cube Pure
0417 Side window Sun Blind, Rear Door, Mechanical
0423 Velour floor mats
0428 Warning Triangle/First Aid Kit
0430 Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror
0431 Interior Mirror (photo-sensitive)
0442 Beverage Holder
0453 Air Conditioned Seat Front
0456 Electrical Adjustable Comfort Seats
0502 Headlight Washing System
0508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
0522 Xenon Headlights
0524 Adaptive driving Lights Control
0534 Automatic Air Conditioning
0540 Multifunction Steering Wheel Include. Cruise Control
0548 Speedometer in Kilometers per Hour
0563 Lights package
0609 Navigation System Professional w/TV and On-board Computer
0672 BMW 6-Disc CD Changer
0676 Premium Audio System
0698 Area Code 2 For DVD
0710 M Style Leather Steering Wheel
0715 M Aerodynamic Package
0760 Individual High-gloss Shadowline
0761 Individual Sun-Protection Glazing
0775 Individual Roof Headlining Anthracite
08SA Country-specific TeleService activation
08SP CO2 Emissions Control
0863 Service Contact Flyer Europe
0869 Radio Preparations for CH/DE
0879 German Language Owner's Manual
0896 Daytime Running Light Switch (Circuit)
0962 Country-specific Motor (Engine Mapping)
Well, quick update on research I've been conducting lately. First of all - it's strange that alternatives to OEM are not that popular on the forum taking into account that performance upgrades are quite often 
Don't you need stop from time to time?
Anyway, here's what I've found:
Seems like online-wise leader for brakes is Autoteile Ralf Schmitz (http://www.at-rs.de) in Europe. And options wise we have the following:
Brake rotors:
1) ATE brake discs (normal or Power Disc)
2) Brembo OEM substitute
3) Tarox
Again, based on different articles/forums and other feedback/review it seems that last one, Tarox, would be the most sport/performance oriented but the most expensive one (up to 3 times comparing to ATE).
Quite interesting compatibility matrix:
I'm looking at Tarox F2000 and ATE Ceramic pads... As a bit less expensive option would be Tarox Zero (seems like no car documents update required).
Don't you need stop from time to time?Anyway, here's what I've found:
Seems like online-wise leader for brakes is Autoteile Ralf Schmitz (http://www.at-rs.de) in Europe. And options wise we have the following:
Brake rotors:
1) ATE brake discs (normal or Power Disc)
2) Brembo OEM substitute
3) Tarox
Again, based on different articles/forums and other feedback/review it seems that last one, Tarox, would be the most sport/performance oriented but the most expensive one (up to 3 times comparing to ATE).
Quite interesting compatibility matrix:
I'm looking at Tarox F2000 and ATE Ceramic pads... As a bit less expensive option would be Tarox Zero (seems like no car documents update required).
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