Rotor and pad suggestions

coffee · 09-21-2010, 09:56 AM

Man I'm confused and frustrated! My car seems to enjoy warping rotors. Dealership replaced them twice and after my warranty ran out, I bought another set and now those are warped. Can anyone recommed a good quality set of rotors and break pads?

I don't run autox or race. I own a 2003 530i sport.

Thanks

ChasCan · 09-21-2010, 10:06 AM

It sounds as if you may have a binding caliper causing your rotor/s to warp. Check for free wheel rotation. The wheel that does not rotate freely will be the caliper that is bound up. HTH, Chas

ECSTuning · 09-21-2010, 01:48 PM

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Our RPS kit includes everything you'll need to do the job at home on a Saturday afternoon. The RPS kit is a perfect brake replacement kit for your E46!

Includes the following Parts:
* Front Brake Rotors
* Brake Pads
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coffee · 09-21-2010, 01:58 PM

thanks guys! Anyone else have any suggestions?

ECSTuningJoe - I never heard of those rotors before nor did I hear about the last rotors that I bought. I just don't want to buy another set that will simply warp again 6,7 or 8 months later

ECSTuning · 09-22-2010, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coffee

thanks guys! Anyone else have any suggestions?

ECSTuningJoe - I never heard of those rotors before nor did I hear about the last rotors that I bought. I just don't want to buy another set that will simply warp again 6,7 or 8 months later

The rotors in the kit listed above are manufactured from Brembo, who is known for their high quality braking components, as well are an OEM supplier!

hummer · 09-22-2010, 11:12 AM

If you are warping multiple set of OEM rotors, the rotors are not the issue! Something else is causing them to warp. Personally, I have never seen a warped rotor. Are the caliper pistons sticking, slides sticking? Do you put the car away with wet brakes? Do you ride the brakes?

blarf · 09-23-2010, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hummer

If you are warping multiple set of OEM rotors, the rotors are not the issue! Something else is causing them to warp. Personally, I have never seen a warped rotor. Are the caliper pistons sticking, slides sticking? Do you put the car away with wet brakes? Do you ride the brakes?

That.

My list of suspects would include:

- driver (technique)
- sticking calipers (pistons, sliding pins)
- brake lines
- suspension bushings or steering components
- unevenly torqued wheels

BimmerBrakes · 09-21-2010, 02:06 PM

There are tons of Brands.

Meyle, Zimmerman, Centric, Stoptech, Powerslot, and Brembo for Rotors

Performance Friction Z-Rated pads, Stoptech Street Performance pads, Hawks HPS and etc. for Pads.

-Anthony@BimmerBrakes

Kubica · 09-26-2010, 09:29 PM

I don't think performance friction makes pads for the 530, otherwise I would have put them on my dad's 2003 530i. I'm a huge fan.

I used Brembo rotors with Pagid oem type pads on the 530i.

And I have warped a few rotors in my day by driving through puddles with very hot brakes.

09-21-2010, 09:56 AM	#1
coffee Waiting for my V8 4door M3! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,515 My Ride: is Pepsi blue View My Garage	Rotor and pad suggestions Man I'm confused and frustrated! My car seems to enjoy warping rotors. Dealership replaced them twice and after my warranty ran out, I bought another set and now those are warped. Can anyone recommed a good quality set of rotors and break pads? I don't run autox or race. I own a 2003 530i sport. Thanks __________________ RIP Pepsi Blue

09-21-2010, 01:48 PM	#3
ECSTuning Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wadsworth, Ohio Posts: 4,377 My Ride: BMW View My Garage	We to make shopping and purchasing brakes for your vehicle simple and affordable with our 'RPS' kits.(Rotors Pads and Sensors) Our RPS kit includes everything you'll need to do the job at home on a Saturday afternoon. The RPS kit is a perfect brake replacement kit for your E46! Includes the following Parts: * Front Brake Rotors * Brake Pads * Brake Wear Sensor Click HERE for more information. Please let us know if you have any questions! Feel free to shoot me a PM or email. Best, Joe __________________ *Have questions? Need answers? Live Chat us! 8:30am to 12:00am Midnight EST* sales@ecstuning.com \| customerservice@ecstuning.com Customer Service Hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm EST Sales Team Hours: 8:00am - 11:00pm EST 800.924.5172

09-21-2010, 01:58 PM	#4
coffee Waiting for my V8 4door M3! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,515 My Ride: is Pepsi blue View My Garage	thanks guys! Anyone else have any suggestions? ECSTuningJoe - I never heard of those rotors before nor did I hear about the last rotors that I bought. I just don't want to buy another set that will simply warp again 6,7 or 8 months later __________________ RIP Pepsi Blue

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09-21-2010, 10:06 AM	#2
ChasCan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,066 My Ride: 2001 330xi View My Garage	It sounds as if you may have a binding caliper causing your rotor/s to warp. Check for free wheel rotation. The wheel that does not rotate freely will be the caliper that is bound up. HTH, Chas

09-22-2010, 11:12 AM	#6
hummer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Haverhill, MA Posts: 3,250 My Ride: 2001 330CI View My Garage	If you are warping multiple set of OEM rotors, the rotors are not the issue! Something else is causing them to warp. Personally, I have never seen a warped rotor. Are the caliper pistons sticking, slides sticking? Do you put the car away with wet brakes? Do you ride the brakes?

09-21-2010, 02:06 PM	#8
BimmerBrakes The Brake Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 1,146 My Ride: 2005 ZHP BMW View My Garage	There are tons of Brands. Meyle, Zimmerman, Centric, Stoptech, Powerslot, and Brembo for Rotors Performance Friction Z-Rated pads, Stoptech Street Performance pads, Hawks HPS and etc. for Pads. -Anthony@BimmerBrakes

09-26-2010, 09:29 PM	#9
Kubica Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 3,911 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	I don't think performance friction makes pads for the 530, otherwise I would have put them on my dad's 2003 530i. I'm a huge fan. I used Brembo rotors with Pagid oem type pads on the 530i. And I have warped a few rotors in my day by driving through puddles with very hot brakes.