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Which breakpads/rotors wears down faster -- front or rear
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Which breakpads/rotors wears down faster -- front or rear
Hi guys,
A question:
Which breakpads/rotors wears down faster for the rear-wheel drive cars like Z4.
Is it front or rear?
I wanted to change my rotors and break pads; but only one pair right now and wanted to know which would be better to be replaced -- front or rear.
Also, please give some suggestions on some good brands.
thanks.
A question:
Which breakpads/rotors wears down faster for the rear-wheel drive cars like Z4.
Is it front or rear?
I wanted to change my rotors and break pads; but only one pair right now and wanted to know which would be better to be replaced -- front or rear.
Also, please give some suggestions on some good brands.
thanks.
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Which breakpads/rotors wears down faster -- front or rear
Fronts will wear out faster.
Nothing wrong with oem brakes for road use. I bought brembo discs and pads and had to return the discs because they were warped/uneven from factory.
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Why are you replacing them if they don't need it yet?
Nothing wrong with oem brakes for road use. I bought brembo discs and pads and had to return the discs because they were warped/uneven from factory.
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Why are you replacing them if they don't need it yet?
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My breaking is bad right now. It doesn't stop well. But I don't have any squeaking noise or anything. I have to press a lot to stop my car.
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Seeing as the fronts do around 75% of the actual braking on most vehicles...
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Probably just get a good set of brake pads then OP. No need to replace discs unless they’re old and getting to 19mm? I think that’s the point where you need to change them. Check specs to see. But I’d recommend decent pads. Also a major factor in braking is your tyres. If they’re a cheap or budget then that might be attributing.
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Which breakpads/rotors wears down faster -- front or rear
Ok, so, I will try to change the front pair first. And then after few months, will try to change the back breakpads/rotors.Ducklakeview wrote: ↑Sat May 19, 2018 6:08 pm Seeing as the fronts do around 75% of the dual braking on most vehicles...
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Checked the brake fluid?
You could change pads and have the front discs skimmed? Saves a bit of money at least
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Ok. My tyres are pretty good ones -- I have Michelin Pilot Sport AS 3+ 225/50 R16 (all-season); changed all the four few months back. I will then check if my pads can be changed first. And if not improving, will think about changing the rotors as well later.kis wrote: ↑Sat May 19, 2018 6:11 pm Probably just get a good set of brake pads then OP. No need to replace discs unless they’re old and getting to 19mm? I think that’s the point where you need to change them. Check specs to see. But I’d recommend decent pads. Also a major factor in braking is your tyres. If they’re a cheap or budget then that might be attributing.
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Does anyone know if ceramic break pads are good or not?
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As in textar e-pads? If so, I have them on mine, combined with mtec drilled and grooved discs.
I'm very happy with them and haven't have an issue with braking.
As a plus, the ceramic pads are very clean, in that they hardly give out any brake dust. My alloys always look clean, even when unwashed for weeks.
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ben g wrote: ↑Sat May 19, 2018 6:54 pmAs in textar e-pads? If so, I have them on mine, combined with mtec drilled and grooved discs.
I'm very happy with them and haven't have an issue with braking.
As a plus, the ceramic pads are very clean, in that they hardly give out any brake dust. My alloys always look clean, even when unwashed for weeks.
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Disc skimming is when you take off a thin layer of metal to ensure it's perfectly level (if you're thinking there may be something wrong with them).
IMO skimming is only worth doing if your discs are relatively new (not approaching the minimum thickness) and a good brand. If you take MTEC front discs from a 3.0i as an example they are: Diameter: 300mm - Thickness: 22.0 - Minimum Thickness: 20.4
I don't think you need to replace the disc but just get them double checked. Since if you've got cheepo (poor performance) brake pads then maybe disc has been skimped on too?
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BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
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Thanks man.kis wrote: ↑Sun May 20, 2018 12:11 amDisc skimming is when you take off a thin layer of metal to ensure it's perfectly level (if you're thinking there may be something wrong with them).
IMO skimming is only worth doing if your discs are relatively new (not approaching the minimum thickness) and a good brand. If you take MTEC front discs from a 3.0i as an example they are: Diameter: 300mm - Thickness: 22.0 - Minimum Thickness: 20.4
I don't think you need to replace the disc but just get them double checked. Since if you've got cheepo (poor performance) brake pads then maybe disc has been skimped on too?
I just checked my rotor; don't seem to have any irregular surfaces on it.
And I plan to buy a good set of brake pads; not a cheap one. I definitely have to get this braking on this one better.
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Another using Textar e-pads. Feel like oem spec but with very light dust that's easy to clean. But expensive.skurup wrote: ↑Sat May 19, 2018 7:02 pmben g wrote: ↑Sat May 19, 2018 6:54 pmAs in textar e-pads? If so, I have them on mine, combined with mtec drilled and grooved discs.
I'm very happy with them and haven't have an issue with braking.
As a plus, the ceramic pads are very clean, in that they hardly give out any brake dust. My alloys always look clean, even when unwashed for weeks.
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