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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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best place to get rotors??

1 month past maintenance and pad light comes on. I almost forgot Mini is owned by BMW and asked for some consideration. Yea right/ Dealer was impressive also, "hey you get free oil changes why are you upset?"

I have an 05 MCS with JCW engine and brakes. I searched and couldn't find the best place to source new rotors, would guess with 24000 miles probably cheaper to replace. Will do F/R.

I use Carbotech pads on my Cobra Replica and love them. Probably go that route for the mini.

Open to all and any suggestions. Thanks
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 12:35 PM
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IF you want OEM parts

PM Gnatster (MotoringSpeed) or get in touch with Classic Auto Campus. For aftermarket, that gets harder as the pads aren't done in as high volume, and they tend to cost. I don't know if Carbotech does rear pads, but lett your fingers do they Googling!

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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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Check Texas Speed Works (TSW).
Supporter, vendor, of the site and good prices.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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You may want to check this out too.
http://autoxcooper.com/ctbrakes.html
 
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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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Thanks for the replies. Ended up with OEM JCW rotors for $90 and dealer recommendation to check rears but they will be fine.
Picked up Carbotech Bobcats for $117.

Now to find time to replace.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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I was about to recommend zimmerman. They are the OEM manufacturer but I would go for slotted/drilled rears and fronts.
 
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