Brakes time! Are the TMS packages the best deal out there?

imgreen · 06-03-2009, 08:11 AM

Want to do these this weekend so whats the best deal out there? TMS package?

Thanks,
J

Kubica · 06-03-2009, 11:41 AM

Best price. But not the best rotors.

skang330 · 06-03-2009, 12:50 PM

I was thinking about doing the same package. I'm still in the deciding stage. If I find anything new I'll post it up here

JSanders · 06-03-2009, 01:43 PM

Dont cheap out on brakes, its one of the most important systems on your car. I get all my brake parts from BMP. Not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for, and you know they are quality parts. Plus their shop is only about 10 minutes away from my house

They supply ATE slotted rotors and brake fluid (good stuff IMO) and I cant remember what brand brake pads, but the are dustless and perfect for everyday street use. Cost ~ $200 just for the front.

OCX · 06-03-2009, 01:53 PM

Tischer BMW has a great package

granted, it's about $500 total(rotors/pads/sensors for both front and back), but you know you're getting genuine parts from genuine people haha

Kubica · 06-03-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Pi

Tischer BMW has a great package

granted, it's about $500 total(rotors/pads/sensors for both front and back), but you know you're getting genuine parts from genuine people haha

I love tischer, but if you get that package it comes with the oem pads, I believe. I don't like the oem pads: too grabby at the top.

imgreen · 06-03-2009, 03:24 PM

So what are the problems with the TMS package?

Kubica · 06-04-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by imgreen

So what are the problems with the TMS package?

Comes with the cheap rust prone rotors. They are fine though. Definitely a small step down from oem though.

ferrarix99 · 06-04-2009, 10:03 AM

You get oem brand rotors such as ate or Zimmerman so what makes them cheap I also got ate brake fluid from it too.

hummer · 06-04-2009, 10:51 AM

I have no issues with the Turner OEM type rotors (Z-coat Zimmerman) and Metal Master pads. Performance is as advertised on the web site.

Jason@Euro-Division · 06-04-2009, 11:38 AM

Let me know if you want a quote for Akebono Euro Ceramic pads + Brembo Blank rotors.

Ron@modbargains · 06-04-2009, 11:41 AM

I don't know, I think our stoptech stage 2 kit is pretty good deal(kit also available in the ultimate pads): http://www.modbargains.com/product.a...e46-brakes0016

skang330 · 06-04-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron@modbargains

I don't know, I think our stoptech stage 2 kit is pretty good deal(kit also available in the ultimate pads): http://www.modbargains.com/product.a...e46-brakes0016

Whats the best deal you can get me on these including shipping! Does anyone else have these on their car?

enelson325 · 06-04-2009, 12:05 PM

i have them on my car and they are great i love them..def well worth it

skang330 · 06-04-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by enelson325

i have them on my car and they are great i love them..def well worth it

ok thanks for the info

Kubica · 06-04-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by hummer

I have no issues with the Turner OEM type rotors (Z-coat Zimmerman) and Metal Master pads. Performance is as advertised on the web site.

Well, my mech, who works at twrner, told me he wouldn't put them on my car, or his car for that matter.

It would be awesome if someone would buy each of the oem-style rotors for a comparison, because they are not all the same.

hummer · 06-05-2009, 11:19 AM

He wouldn't put OEM style rotors and Metal Master pads?? Why?

Kubica · 06-05-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hummer

He wouldn't put OEM style rotors and Metal Master pads?? Why?

He doesn't like the rotors. Says they are cheap and not as good as the real oem ones.

He recommends Akebono ceramics, not metal masters.

Use what you want. I'm just passing on what he told me. I use performance friction pads on BMW rotors.

ManicMechanic · 06-05-2009, 12:22 PM

I've had good luck with the Zimmerman rotors. I prefer the Ate rotors, seem to be marginally better quality. I wouldn't use the PBR Metal Master pads, myself. I like Ate, Pagid or Jurid for OEM replacement. Performance Friction is a nice upgrade as well as Hawk if you're looking for a bit more braking performance.

Marshall

skang330 · 06-05-2009, 12:54 PM

Wow so many different combination of brakes and pads! I can't decide anyone else what to recommend some brakes and pads and kits. Thanks

06-03-2009, 08:11 AM	#1
imgreen Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: WA Posts: 238 My Ride: 02 Topaz 330i View My Garage	Brakes time! Are the TMS packages the best deal out there? Want to do these this weekend so whats the best deal out there? TMS package? Thanks, J

06-03-2009, 01:43 PM	#4
JSanders Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,377 My Ride: crawls. View My Garage	Dont cheap out on brakes, its one of the most important systems on your car. I get all my brake parts from BMP. Not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for, and you know they are quality parts. Plus their shop is only about 10 minutes away from my house They supply ATE slotted rotors and brake fluid (good stuff IMO) and I cant remember what brand brake pads, but the are dustless and perfect for everyday street use. Cost ~ $200 just for the front. __________________ razzi.me l Flickr Last edited by JSanders; 06-03-2009 at 01:59 PM.

06-03-2009, 01:53 PM	#5
OCX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 472 My Ride: 323i View My Garage	Tischer BMW has a great package granted, it's about $500 total(rotors/pads/sensors for both front and back), but you know you're getting genuine parts from genuine people haha __________________ Last edited by OCX; 06-03-2009 at 01:57 PM.

06-03-2009, 03:24 PM	#7
imgreen Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: WA Posts: 238 My Ride: 02 Topaz 330i View My Garage	fine.. So what are the problems with the TMS package?

06-04-2009, 10:03 AM	#9
ferrarix99 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wayne, New Jersey Posts: 3,297 My Ride: 87 325e - 05 M3 Vert View My Garage	You get oem brand rotors such as ate or Zimmerman so what makes them cheap I also got ate brake fluid from it too. __________________ click for pics of the old ride... -Nick the Greek- euro.techniks Bimmerworld Epic Tune \| OEM Euro Headers \| CSL Brakes \| B&B TriFlo \| aFe SuperStock \| PSS10 \| Varrstoen TE37 \| V1 \| ZKW Lens Swap \| Orion Golds Want your car coded? PM me.

06-03-2009, 11:41 AM	#2
Kubica Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 3,902 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	Best price. But not the best rotors.

06-03-2009, 12:50 PM	#3
skang330 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bradley Univeristy / Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,477 My Ride: 2005 E46 330ci View My Garage	I was thinking about doing the same package. I'm still in the deciding stage. If I find anything new I'll post it up here

06-04-2009, 10:51 AM	#10
hummer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Haverhill, MA Posts: 3,248 My Ride: 2001 330CI View My Garage	I have no issues with the Turner OEM type rotors (Z-coat Zimmerman) and Metal Master pads. Performance is as advertised on the web site.

06-04-2009, 11:38 AM	#11
Jason@Euro-Division Regional Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,405 My Ride: e46 View My Garage	Let me know if you want a quote for Akebono Euro Ceramic pads + Brembo Blank rotors. __________________ Email: sales@euro-division.com (Mails replied 365 days a year) Web: www.euro-division.com Your Australian Source For BMW EXTERIOR / INTERIOR / LIGHTING / WHEELS / BRAKES / CF PARTS

06-04-2009, 11:41 AM	#12
Ron@modbargains Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Brea, S.Cali Posts: 1,629 My Ride: s2k/ae86 View My Garage	I don't know, I think our stoptech stage 2 kit is pretty good deal(kit also available in the ultimate pads): http://www.modbargains.com/product.a...e46-brakes0016 __________________ We Specialize In: BMW Parts \| BMW Tuning \| BMW Wheels \| BMW Accessories Ron Hay \| Ron@ModBargains.com \| (714) 582-3330 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (PST)

06-04-2009, 12:05 PM	#14
enelson325 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 1,730 My Ride: 2002 325i View My Garage	i have them on my car and they are great i love them..def well worth it

06-05-2009, 11:19 AM	#17
hummer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Haverhill, MA Posts: 3,248 My Ride: 2001 330CI View My Garage	He wouldn't put OEM style rotors and Metal Master pads?? Why?

06-05-2009, 12:22 PM	#19
ManicMechanic Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sandy Eggo, CA Posts: 175 My Ride: 2003 325i View My Garage	I've had good luck with the Zimmerman rotors. I prefer the Ate rotors, seem to be marginally better quality. I wouldn't use the PBR Metal Master pads, myself. I like Ate, Pagid or Jurid for OEM replacement. Performance Friction is a nice upgrade as well as Hawk if you're looking for a bit more braking performance. Marshall

06-05-2009, 12:54 PM	#20
skang330 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bradley Univeristy / Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,477 My Ride: 2005 E46 330ci View My Garage	Wow so many different combination of brakes and pads! I can't decide anyone else what to recommend some brakes and pads and kits. Thanks

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