R56 Time for brakes
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Time for brakes
My 11' R56 has 65k on it and is in need of some new front pads and rotors. I'm looking at getting ebc green pads but am wondering what a suitable rotor would be to match these with. Not looking for any real upgrade in performance, just good quality that will hold up to some occasional fun.
#2
Time for brakes
if your not tracking the car I wouldn't put to much thought into the rotor.
at my shop I have had great success with power stop unfortunately there rotors are all cross drilled and slotted but really any rotor will do I personally would go textar or something zinc coated to keep rust down and call it a day
at my shop I have had great success with power stop unfortunately there rotors are all cross drilled and slotted but really any rotor will do I personally would go textar or something zinc coated to keep rust down and call it a day
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I have sourced some zimmerman rotors for pretty cheap so far. Im also probably going to stick with ebc greens or akebono pads. Although it seems they are not compatible with the wear sensors? These seem to be a popular and durable combo in the euro car replacement parts.
Last edited by BullyR56; 07-05-2015 at 12:02 PM.
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EBC pads used to not have a slot for the wear sensors, but the last couple of sets I've had were compatible with the sensors. If you can't get the sensor on the pad, it's not the end of the world, I just coiled it and zip tied it to the caliper or suspension. I guess the sensors are kind of nice, but they're kind of a pain since they have to be replaced when they turn the light on, and they're not cheap. So I wouldn't let the sensor compatibility make or break your decision.
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I would get EBC reds instead of greens. I've had both and the greens make alot of dust! the reds make much less dust, aren't much more expensive, and work a little better than the greens. I've always run solid rotors, I think EBC makes a good OEM replacement that is solid.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/ebc-red...rake-pads.html
For rotors we use our WMW plain face as they last, and are quiet.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/wmw-bra...-cooper-s.html
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It depends on how you drive. I have had people use two sets pads on one set and they worked fine. We just measure the rotors each time to decide, or do the pads a little early.
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I realize driving style has some influence.
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