I need help on brake rotors and pads.

[streetlegal]

Hello BMW fellas,

I have some questions that needed your expertise on replacing brake rotors and pads for my car. It'll be my first time DIY:)

* What brand do you recommend that is not expensive?
** Is it worth to get drilled/slotted rotors?
*** Do I need to change all brake sensors every time I replace brake pads?

Thanks so much

[Pilgrim]

I have some questions that needed your expertise on replacing brake rotors and pads for my car. It'll be my first time DIY:)

- Which means you MUST - I repeat, MUST - buy a service manual for the vehicle. Get the Bentley, which is the best. I actually found that Amazon.com had them cheaper than I could find them on Ebay. And don't cut corners - brakes are one of your primary safety systems. Follow the book PRECISELY.

* What brand do you recommend that is not expensive?

- No preference. If you're street driving, any decent brand will work. I like semi-metallic brake pads myself, as they don't require racing temperatures to work but they tolerate occasional spirited driving and last well.

** Is it worth to get drilled/slotted rotors?

- Not for street driving.

*** Do I need to change all brake sensors every time I replace brake pads?

- No. They're not replaced unless they fail. Just make sure they're adjusted properly.

[Ohtwo]

For pads, don't cheap out, but don't get racing pads. Racing pads require alot of hard stops before they start to work well. Look for something around $50. Bavarianautosport.com has pads for your car. I think Pagid is the name.

You don't need new wear sensors, and stick with OEM blanks, meaning no slotted or cross drilled rotors.

[turbo5588]

For pads, don't cheap out, but don't get racing pads. Racing pads require alot of hard stops before they start to work well. Look for something around $50. Bavarianautosport.com has pads for your car. I think Pagid is the name.

You don't need new wear sensors, and stick with OEM blanks, meaning no slotted or cross drilled rotors.

+1
exactly like he says it

[vadim321go]

i just bought all the stuff you are talking about and iv been doing some research here are my conclusions.

1. for pads go with the oem, Jurid
2. unless u autox ur car there is no need for fancy rotors such as drilled or vented or anything else. just buy the regular vented brembos and ull be fine :)