Front Brake Rotors
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My Ride: 550i Manual Sport
Model Year: 2007
Engine: 4.8 L N62 V8
Front Brake Rotors
Can any one recommend some good front brake rotors i can purchase online? The stealership prices are too high.
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My Ride: BMW 550I BLK
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My choice was R1 concepts
i got R1 Concepts i ordered mine from the company bc they beat the ebay price, but you can get them or they have several other brands on ebay also. You have the privy on this site to read alot of good info. But i went with the whole brake kit 4 cross drilled and slotted rotors,brake shoes and sensor cables. For $326.00
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i got R1 Concepts i ordered mine from the company bc they beat the ebay price, but you can get them or they have several other brands on ebay also. You have the privy on this site to read alot of good info. But i went with the whole brake kit 4 cross drilled and slotted rotors,brake shoes and sensor cables. For $326.00
How many miles on those brakes you purchased?
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None yet i just got them about a week ago. My Indy guy is on vacation but the R1's are suppose to be real good however they probably say that the same thing about alot of rotors. The people on this site will clear things up with comments
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i got R1 Concepts i ordered mine from the company bc they beat the ebay price, but you can get them or they have several other brands on ebay also. You have the privy on this site to read alot of good info. But i went with the whole brake kit 4 cross drilled and slotted rotors,brake shoes and sensor cables. For $326.00
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I used Pelican Parts to locate most of the parts and options. Let us know what you decide. Good luck.
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I was trying to stay OEM (not slotted or drilled) and was looking at the Zimmerman Coat Z rotors which seem to have great reviews. They are online at multiple locations. Was also eyeing BavAuto setup also but I couldn't find that many reviews..they do have a decent DIY video though.
I used Pelican Parts to locate most of the parts and options. Let us know what you decide. Good luck.
I used Pelican Parts to locate most of the parts and options. Let us know what you decide. Good luck.
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+1 on Zimmermann Z coat with Akebono ceramic pads. Have had this setup on all 4 corners sense August of 14, excellent , with no dust on rims. Have used Zimmermann & Akebono on 3 other cars and same performance and longevity. Don't use unknown parts on these cars.
If I were replacing rotors, pads and sensors, I could get Zimmermann Z coat, Akebono pads and sensors for my car from FCPEURO for $401.99 shipped as a complete kit. Just add Pentosin Dot4 LV fluid for a flush and you're done...
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If I were replacing rotors, pads and sensors, I could get Zimmermann Z coat, Akebono pads and sensors for my car from FCPEURO for $401.99 shipped as a complete kit. Just add Pentosin Dot4 LV fluid for a flush and you're done...
FCPEURO.com
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I use Zimmermans with Pagid semimetallic. I am not a fan of aggressive initial bite on braking, since I use the "heel and toe" techniques when braking and agressive pads make it difficult to modulate the brakes. 2005 545 6MT.