what rotors?

YoungBlood · 02-05-2018, 07:38 PM

Alright guys, my oem rotors are beat to shit and need to be replaced all around. What do you recommend? I wouldn't mind more performance, but really I'm just looking for decent quality, for a decent price. (Read, is anything for $200-$300 going to be worth it?)
Any reviews for R1 concepts? Are cheap rotors gonna give me any headaches, or is it one of those things where they're all the same crap made in the same factory sold under different names, unless I spend more coin on something like Brembo, or oem?

SpartaEvolution · 02-06-2018, 12:49 PM

In our experience there are a few different tiers of rotor quality, all of which are fine for street driving. Lower quality rotors may have inconsistent cheek thicknesses, inefficient cooling, and a liiiiittle extra weight due to flash from the castings. The quality of the iron may also vary by batch, which will effect the strength of the rotor though heat cycling.

Higher quality rotors will have consistent cheek thicknesses to prevent warping under high heat conditions, verified material quality, and less excess flashing. You might luck out and get 4 rotors for $300 that are exactly like OEM/Brembo/Sparta (see what I did there

), but if you spend the extra money, you can be sure the quality will be there.

tlow98 · 02-06-2018, 04:29 PM

For street use, I recommend Centric Premium rotors from Rockauto. They're cheap as chips and I've even tracked them with no issues. if you're very serious about track work and intend to use them very hard then something nicer will lessen your chance of a negative experience.

Cloud9blue · 02-06-2018, 05:52 PM

I went through a few set of those ECS slotted rotors over the years (track days, so they wear down fast). Never had an issue and they don't rust as much as the OEM ones.

Tried zimmerman discs for once, they were wrapped right out of the box...

mweisdorfer · 02-07-2018, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by YoungBlood

Alright guys, my oem rotors are beat to shit and need to be replaced all around. What do you recommend? I wouldn't mind more performance, but really I'm just looking for decent quality, for a decent price. (Read, is anything for $200-$300 going to be worth it?)
Any reviews for R1 concepts? Are cheap rotors gonna give me any headaches, or is it one of those things where they're all the same crap made in the same factory sold under different names, unless I spend more coin on something like Brembo, or oem?

I use Zimmerman cross drilled. Love them. If you buy them at FCP Euro, you get a lifetime warranty.

jwalker87 · 02-19-2018, 06:04 PM

I currently use cross-drilled rotors from www.brakeperformance.com on both my e90s and have had nothing but great results. They are zinc-coated, so no rust, and while I'm not sure how they would hold up to track abuse, for spirited street driving and the occasional autox, they have been great. Can't argue with ~$150 per pair!

Riceball777 · 02-26-2018, 05:14 PM

i love my ecs 2 piece rotors for my 335i. They save a ton of weight and they look cool.

GoRomeo · 02-26-2018, 05:22 PM

For street I used the Mayle ones for all 4 wheels. Pretty happy with the reliability for the last 5 yrs.

02-05-2018, 07:38 PM	#1
YoungBlood LongDongSilver 275 Rep 706 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Utah iTrader: (2)	what rotors? Alright guys, my oem rotors are beat to shit and need to be replaced all around. What do you recommend? I wouldn't mind more performance, but really I'm just looking for decent quality, for a decent price. (Read, is anything for $200-$300 going to be worth it?) Any reviews for R1 concepts? Are cheap rotors gonna give me any headaches, or is it one of those things where they're all the same crap made in the same factory sold under different names, unless I spend more coin on something like Brembo, or oem? __________________ N54 E90 6AT: 3" Pipes that go down, Thing that cools the inter, PE Mod, DCI, ST XTA, Whiteline bushings, Aodhan, and lotsa corn-juice
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SpartaEvolution Second Lieutenant 178 Rep 267 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E39 M5, E36 328racecar Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Redmond, WA iTrader: (0)	In our experience there are a few different tiers of rotor quality, all of which are fine for street driving. Lower quality rotors may have inconsistent cheek thicknesses, inefficient cooling, and a liiiiittle extra weight due to flash from the castings. The quality of the iron may also vary by batch, which will effect the strength of the rotor though heat cycling. Higher quality rotors will have consistent cheek thicknesses to prevent warping under high heat conditions, verified material quality, and less excess flashing. You might luck out and get 4 rotors for $300 that are exactly like OEM/Brembo/Sparta (see what I did there ), but if you spend the extra money, you can be sure the quality will be there.
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tlow98 Major General 2301 Rep 5,217 Posts Drives: 2009 E91, 2014 F15 x35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	For street use, I recommend Centric Premium rotors from Rockauto. They're cheap as chips and I've even tracked them with no issues. if you're very serious about track work and intend to use them very hard then something nicer will lessen your chance of a negative experience.
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Cloud9blue Brigadier General 716 Rep 3,251 Posts Drives: around the potholes Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY/NJ/MA iTrader: (13)	I went through a few set of those ECS slotted rotors over the years (track days, so they wear down fast). Never had an issue and they don't rust as much as the OEM ones. Tried zimmerman discs for once, they were wrapped right out of the box... __________________ 09 BMW E92 335i: Top Mount EFR 7670 / Dinan / AP Racing / Wavetrac / TC Kline [Full Mod List] 07 BMW R1200S: Shine Yellow / Akrapovic / Ohlins 19 Volvo V90 T6: R-Design / Bowers & Wilkins / Polestar Optimization
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jwalker87 Major 331 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: '08 335i, '11 335xi, '01 Z3M Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (2)	I currently use cross-drilled rotors from www.brakeperformance.com on both my e90s and have had nothing but great results. They are zinc-coated, so no rust, and while I'm not sure how they would hold up to track abuse, for spirited street driving and the occasional autox, they have been great. Can't argue with ~$150 per pair! __________________ 2001 e36/7 M Roadster 5spd 2008 e90 335i 6spd 2011 e90 335xi 6spd 2011 e70 x5 diesel 2010 Ducati Monster 696
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Riceball777 Lieutenant 166 Rep 466 Posts Drives: S2000 618whp/ e90 335i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	i love my ecs 2 piece rotors for my 335i. They save a ton of weight and they look cool. __________________ 2007 e90 335i pure stage 2 DD turbos, rb inlets
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GoRomeo Brigadier General 1247 Rep 4,160 Posts Drives: 330i, 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [9.50] 2006 330i [6.75]	For street I used the Mayle ones for all 4 wheels. Pretty happy with the reliability for the last 5 yrs.
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