Brakes and Rotors

SleeperBMW69 · 02-10-2024, 09:30 PM

Looking at R1 rotors and pads vs power stop. Looking for any advice

Tommy D · 02-11-2024, 06:25 AM

For your BMW I'd recommend Zimmermann rotors and decent set of pads, such as OEM, Hawk or Akebono. Check out sites like FCPEuro and ECStuning etc.

SleeperBMW69 · 02-11-2024, 01:09 PM

Thank you

cfm56d7b · 02-11-2024, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SleeperBMW69

Looking at R1 rotors and pads vs power stop. Looking for any advice

Welcome!

There is a dedicated forum for suspension, brakes questions. Your question will receive more attention there.

Echoing the same recommendation provided earlier.

There are many brake pads options to consider. Some produce less brake dust (usually at the expense of rotor's useful life).

Do you OEM brake pads now?

SleeperBMW69 · 02-11-2024, 02:46 PM

Yes still on oem pads. I have 96k miles on them and honestly could probably get another 15k out of them. I just wanted a more aggressive brake now that I'm not traveling as much.

F32Fleet · 02-11-2024, 04:53 PM

Don't forget ATE rotors.

XxThe_RemedyXx · 02-11-2024, 04:59 PM

Stay away from the Hawk 5 pads, they squeal like banshees. No matter how many times I broke them down, cleaned, greased, rinse/repeat they would not quiet down. Switched to Duralast gold pads in the interim and squealing is completely gone.

WallySlash · 02-11-2024, 06:45 PM

FCP Euro for the W.
Zimmermann Rotors and Akebono pads. Pads included the wear sensors.
Replaced the rotor screw with stainless steel version, replaced caliper bolts, and anti rattle clips too.

Runner340 · 02-12-2024, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

Stay away from the Hawk 5 pads, they squeal like banshees. No matter how many times I broke them down, cleaned, greased, rinse/repeat they would not quiet down. Switched to Duralast gold pads in the interim and squealing is completely gone.

Weird. Are you using the BMW/Brembo dimpled/slotted rotors? I'm on my second year and ~15k miles with the Hawk 5.0 pads on stoptech drilled and directional 345/370mm rotors. No issues with noise.

XxThe_RemedyXx · 02-12-2024, 12:55 PM

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Weird. Are you using the BMW/Brembo dimpled/slotted rotors? I'm on my second year and ~15k miles with the Hawk 5.0 pads on stoptech drilled and directional 345/370mm rotors. No issues with noise.

I'm not. I purchased OEM Zimmerman rotors from FCP when I did my brake/rotor job.

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Tommy D Private First Class 119 Rep 197 Posts Drives: '17 BMW 440i GC, 2005 BMW 330i Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	For your BMW I'd recommend Zimmermann rotors and decent set of pads, such as OEM, Hawk or Akebono. Check out sites like FCPEuro and ECStuning etc.
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SleeperBMW69 New Member 3 Rep 25 Posts Drives: BMW 430I Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW 430I GRAN ... [0.00]	Yes still on oem pads. I have 96k miles on them and honestly could probably get another 15k out of them. I just wanted a more aggressive brake now that I'm not traveling as much.
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F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3576 Rep 10,356 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	Don't forget ATE rotors. __________________ "Drive more, worry less. " 435i, MPPK, MPE, M-Sport Line
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XxThe_RemedyXx Colonel 967 Rep 2,655 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	Stay away from the Hawk 5 pads, they squeal like banshees. No matter how many times I broke them down, cleaned, greased, rinse/repeat they would not quiet down. Switched to Duralast gold pads in the interim and squealing is completely gone. __________________ 2016 340i xDrive - BM3 Stage 2 93 OTS - xHP Transmission Tune Stage 2 - B58TU HPFP - Bilstein B14 - VRSF Catless DP - Kyostar CAI
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WallySlash Private First Class 96 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 2014 428xi Sport Line Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Keller, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 428xi [9.00]	FCP Euro for the W. Zimmermann Rotors and Akebono pads. Pads included the wear sensors. Replaced the rotor screw with stainless steel version, replaced caliper bolts, and anti rattle clips too.
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