Rotors/pad

alddiem415 · 04-30-2017, 04:07 PM

My 2011 335i xdrive msport will need a rear brake pad soon.
It is my DD. Car is stock. No plan on tracking.
CP, Dp and mhd in the near future. For now, i need advice/recommendations.
I have no problem with the OEM pads but dont like the rusted oem rotors. Im thinking about getting some drilled/slotted rotors Just for looks. im ok with oem pads and rotors but i'll paint the hat of the rotors

What can you guys recommend me?
Crossdrilled/slotted?
Slotted?
Oem?

What brand?
Stoptech or R1?

oli3 · 05-09-2017, 09:58 AM

Crossdrilled/slotted look good but I've heard that they're prone to cracking. Personally for a street car I would stay away from drilled. Slotted only perhaps are better in that aspect and look better than plain ones.

r4dr · 05-10-2017, 09:21 PM

OE-quality, Zimmerman coated is my pick. Paired with some new OE pads and you're good to go.

I usually go to Pelican Parts or FCPEuro (I think FCP is a forum sponsor maybe?) for this kind of stuff.

04-30-2017, 04:07 PM	#1
alddiem415 Private First Class 40 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xdrive Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: 08096 iTrader: (0)	Rotors/pad My 2011 335i xdrive msport will need a rear brake pad soon. It is my DD. Car is stock. No plan on tracking. CP, Dp and mhd in the near future. For now, i need advice/recommendations. I have no problem with the OEM pads but dont like the rusted oem rotors. Im thinking about getting some drilled/slotted rotors Just for looks. im ok with oem pads and rotors but i'll paint the hat of the rotors What can you guys recommend me? Crossdrilled/slotted? Slotted? Oem? What brand? Stoptech or R1?
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oli3 Private First Class 42 Rep 188 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Helsinki iTrader: (1)	Crossdrilled/slotted look good but I've heard that they're prone to cracking. Personally for a street car I would stay away from drilled. Slotted only perhaps are better in that aspect and look better than plain ones.
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r4dr First Lieutenant 173 Rep 393 Posts Drives: various BMWs Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	OE-quality, Zimmerman coated is my pick. Paired with some new OE pads and you're good to go. I usually go to Pelican Parts or FCPEuro (I think FCP is a forum sponsor maybe?) for this kind of stuff.
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