M3 Noob Needs Help Selecting Brake Rotors

stash1 · Wed, Dec-01-2010, 04:44:24 AM

Hey Guys,

Just a friendly warning: this will be my first of about a gazillion questions that I'm going to have shortly about my newly purchased M3. I realize that there's probably been a few thousand 'brake rotor' threads, and I tried the search function, but couldn't seem to find any current info. So, if you wouldn't mind helping a brother out...I'm not looking to go BBK, just looking for some quality drilled/slotted replacement rotors.

I've been looking on Ebay (gag) at the R-1 concept rotors and the centric/Stptech rotors as well. Are these decent rotors and what's your preference between the two, or does anyone have other suggestions??? Also, I would prefer to do business w/a vendor on here vs. Ebay if someone could direct me to one that has reasonable prices! TIA!!

kmfurdm · Wed, Dec-01-2010, 12:04:33 PM

The Centric rotors are just fine.

As far as a vendor, forum sponsor Works Concepts has very good prices. Easily the lowest I could find when I was doing my brakes.

Reach · Wed, Dec-01-2010, 01:42:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmfurdm

The Centric rotors are just fine.

As far as a vendor, forum sponsor Works Concepts has very good prices. Easily the lowest I could find when I was doing my brakes.

Agree wholeheartedly.

King Luis · Wed, Dec-01-2010, 01:47:46 PM

stoptech/centric are good.

i'd stay away from the ebay brands. you'll get the "why are my rotors already warped?" thread after that. and then someone will argue with this comment and i probably won't post again in here.

my key to rotors is a good reliable brand for a good price will give me the most life from the rotors. fyi, i plan on going with dba through oakville motorwerks.

Mr.G3 · Wed, Dec-01-2010, 01:50:29 PM

+1 for worksconcepts, talk to Eric.

stash1 · Wed, Dec-01-2010, 02:31:37 PM

Thanx fellas, I will definitely look into the centric rotors from Works Concepts! Anyone else care to chime in or have any other recommendations???

PenguinQX · Wed, Dec-01-2010, 05:27:58 PM

+1 on the Centric rotors, I just had a set installed myself. Check out TireRack too, they had slightly better prices. I've dealt w/ Works Concepts in the past too, excellent prices & service.

akashyap · Wed, Dec-01-2010, 05:35:29 PM

If you are looking for rotors and pads stoptech stage 2 from works concept otherwise centric from works concept

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kmfurdm · Wed, Dec-01-2010, 06:45:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stash1

Thanx fellas, I will definitely look into the centric rotors from Works Concepts! Anyone else care to chime in or have any other recommendations???

Other than what has been said there isn't much else to recommend. Pad choice is up to you.

Either spend more on Performance Friction rotors or spend a lot more on a BBK. That's about it.

stash1 · Wed, Dec-01-2010, 08:10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmfurdm

Other than what has been said there isn't much else to recommend. Pad choice is up to you.

Either spend more on Performance Friction rotors or spend a lot more on a BBK. That's about it.

Performance friction rotors??? Is that a name brand...or rotor type...or both???

Wed, Dec-01-2010, 04:44:24 AM	#1
stash1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,492 In the garage: '04 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Marriottsville, MD.	M3 Noob Needs Help Selecting Brake Rotors Hey Guys, Just a friendly warning: this will be my first of about a gazillion questions that I'm going to have shortly about my newly purchased M3. I realize that there's probably been a few thousand 'brake rotor' threads, and I tried the search function, but couldn't seem to find any current info. So, if you wouldn't mind helping a brother out...I'm not looking to go BBK, just looking for some quality drilled/slotted replacement rotors. I've been looking on Ebay (gag) at the R-1 concept rotors and the centric/Stptech rotors as well. Are these decent rotors and what's your preference between the two, or does anyone have other suggestions??? Also, I would prefer to do business w/a vendor on here vs. Ebay if someone could direct me to one that has reasonable prices! TIA!!

Wed, Dec-01-2010, 01:50:29 PM	#5
Mr.G3 Resident User Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 37 Posts: 2,730 Reputation: 0 Location: SEFLa	+1 for worksconcepts, talk to Eric. __________________

Wed, Dec-01-2010, 05:27:58 PM	#7
PenguinQX Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 477 Reputation: 0 Location: Philadelphia	+1 on the Centric rotors, I just had a set installed myself. Check out TireRack too, they had slightly better prices. I've dealt w/ Works Concepts in the past too, excellent prices & service. __________________ 2004 M3 - Carbon Black AA Stage 2 Supercharger\|AA Coated Headers \|AA Exhaust\|FMIC\|Alcohol/Water Injection Kit\|etc.

Wed, Dec-01-2010, 05:35:29 PM	#8
akashyap Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Age: 21 Posts: 660 Reputation: 0 Location: Austin	If you are looking for rotors and pads stoptech stage 2 from works concept otherwise centric from works concept Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk __________________ CDV Delete, Auto Solutions 30%, Koni Yellows, Vogtland Springs, TopSpeed Exhaust

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Wed, Dec-01-2010, 02:31:37 PM	#6
stash1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,492 In the garage: '04 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Marriottsville, MD.	Thanx fellas, I will definitely look into the centric rotors from Works Concepts! Anyone else care to chime in or have any other recommendations???