Rotor Choice

kuzdu · 08-30-2021, 02:06 PM

Hey Everyone, looking for a good Cross drilled/Slotted rotor to change on my 240, any good recommendations? Already got ebc yellows all around.

BEM-S4 · 08-30-2021, 03:22 PM

StopTech from FCP... free lifetime replacements at no charge when you return the used rotors.

kuzdu · 08-30-2021, 04:36 PM

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StopTech from FCP... free lifetime replacements at no charge when you return the used rotors.

Hmmmm i was checking them out, thinking about getting the cross and slotted ones

pikcachu · 08-30-2021, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kuzdu

Hey Everyone, looking for a good Cross drilled/Slotted rotor to change on my 240, any good recommendations? Already got ebc yellows all around.

why would you go cross drilled? Stock 2 piece rotor is probably the best option...

drilled rotors also tend to crack and are more noisy

BEM-S4 · 08-30-2021, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kuzdu

Hey Everyone, looking for a good Cross drilled/Slotted rotor to change on my 240, any good recommendations? Already got ebc yellows all around.

why would you go cross drilled? Stock 2 piece rotor is probably the best option...

drilled rotors also tend to crack and are more noisy

I have the OEM dimpled rotors on my wagon, they're annoying as shit. Work extremely well but make a ticking noise.

dradernh · 08-30-2021, 07:55 PM

Rotors...unless you're going for bling, stick with un-slotted and un-drilled units.

If bling is the target, the sky's the limit; always has been, always will be. Feel free to ask me how I know.

kuzdu · 08-30-2021, 08:19 PM

you guys are right, did some research and i think the stock plain rotors are the best. i think there is a sale for the oem one for about 200 for the pair i may just pick those up bed them in and call it a day. don't want any brake noise or ticking while driving

Rollo` · 08-30-2021, 09:29 PM

You can buy the factory rotors with aluminum hats from Brembo directly for far less than from BMW normally.

pikcachu · 08-31-2021, 12:21 AM

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you guys are right, did some research and i think the stock plain rotors are the best. i think there is a sale for the oem one for about 200 for the pair i may just pick those up bed them in and call it a day. don't want any brake noise or ticking while driving

No idea how you can get Genuine rotors for $200...

they are about $170 each https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...nt-34116792223

grocerylist · 08-31-2021, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by kuzdu

you guys are right, did some research and i think the stock plain rotors are the best. i think there is a sale for the oem one for about 200 for the pair i may just pick those up bed them in and call it a day. don't want any brake noise or ticking while driving

No idea how you can get Genuine rotors for $200...

they are about $170 each https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...nt-34116792223

You can get OE Pagid 2 piece rotors for $113F/$96R each
or 2 piece Brembos for $112F/$126R each at Rockauto.

BEM-S4 · 08-31-2021, 10:05 AM

OP is in NYC would be stupid not to shop at FCP if they have what he wants. He can drop them off to replace easily and save the shipping charge. Never have to pay for rotors ever again.

pikcachu · 08-31-2021, 10:09 AM

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You can get OE Pagid 2 piece rotors for $113F/$96R each
or 2 piece Brembos for $112F/$126R each at Rockauto.

ah nice...

grocerylist · 08-31-2021, 10:41 AM

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OP is in NYC would be stupid not to shop at FCP if they have what he wants. He can drop them off to replace easily and save the shipping charge. Never have to pay for rotors ever again.

I agree FCP Euro is great. I prefer the 2 piece rotors myself, but I am a little curious what the weight difference is between the 1 piece cast StopTechs and the 2 piece rotors.

I'm also curious what it'd cost to ship spent rotors back to FCP.

BEM-S4 · 08-31-2021, 11:03 AM

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I agree FCP Euro is great. I prefer the 2 piece rotors myself, but I am a little curious what the weight difference is between the 1 piece cast StopTechs and the 2 piece rotors.

I'm also curious what it'd cost to ship spent rotors back to FCP.

Not light = not cheap, unfortunately. I did confirm with them if you're local you just follow the regular procedure but drop off instead of ship. If you can do that, and keep your cars a long time, it really starts to make sense.

kuzdu · 08-31-2021, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by grocerylist

I agree FCP Euro is great. I prefer the 2 piece rotors myself, but I am a little curious what the weight difference is between the 1 piece cast StopTechs and the 2 piece rotors.

I'm also curious what it'd cost to ship spent rotors back to FCP.

Not light = not cheap, unfortunately. I did confirm with them if you're local you just follow the regular procedure but drop off instead of ship. If you can do that, and keep your cars a long time, it really starts to make sense.

They are in CT, shipping would be next day. Next week I'll see what to do i just upgraded to a Supra fuel pump and new plugs, made a big difference

pikcachu · 08-31-2021, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by grocerylist

I agree FCP Euro is great. I prefer the 2 piece rotors myself, but I am a little curious what the weight difference is between the 1 piece cast StopTechs and the 2 piece rotors.

I'm also curious what it'd cost to ship spent rotors back to FCP.

USPS large flat rate box is $22 and has a 70lbs limit if you can fit the rotor in it

PeanuKeeyes · 08-31-2021, 08:18 PM

I went with Zimmermann’s from FCP. They do the job at about ~ $80 a piece.

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kuzdu First Lieutenant 97 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 21 M240i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	you guys are right, did some research and i think the stock plain rotors are the best. i think there is a sale for the oem one for about 200 for the pair i may just pick those up bed them in and call it a day. don't want any brake noise or ticking while driving
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