11-03-2018, 05:53 PM | #1 |
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Brakenetic Rotors & EBC Pads Installed
Barely have 30 miles on the brakes, will likely take some time to break them in (EBC states 1000 miles). I drive the X5M around 100 miles a week at most.
No surprises, install was straight forward. Both rotors & pads fit properly. The Brakenetics rotors appeared to weigh more than OEM-though wore a bit. Hat is coated so this should avoid rusting that a few OEMs have experienced. Time will tell how well these work. Total cost $ 695 (10% coupon from the Brakenetic site) for the F&R rotors shipped. $210 for both ends EBC Red Brakes from Autozone with coupon. I will install the rears some other time. Last edited by pearlpower; 11-04-2018 at 12:40 AM.. |
11-03-2018, 06:46 PM | #2 |
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WOW Congrats !! Looks awesomely cool !
I am going to install Stoptech rotors and EBC Yellow stuff on my X5 50i But I will get it installed at a garege. I don't know DIY The weight difference could be due to the loss of mass on friction . |
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11-03-2018, 09:38 PM | #3 |
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I'm sure the aftermarket ones are heavier due to not being a two piece design. I got mine from eBay seller "Fremax" different brand and color, but they look exactly the same for $258. It's been about 6 months and they've been fine.
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11-03-2018, 09:53 PM | #4 |
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Pearl Power.... good job...what thickness were you down to on the rotors... if you noted that. Did you have the front calipers powder coated? Would be nice to see how these rotors hold up. I’m at 97000km on original rotors... second set of pads...but no plans to replace things yet... I have an OEM set ready to roll though. I take things apart every year to clean and lube.... So far so good.
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11-04-2018, 01:07 AM | #5 |
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Beautiful! They look great and the calipers on your car look awesome. Planning to Powder coat mine the OE Blue color when i do my brake job.
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Looks good! Is this the same kit?
https://www.brakenetic.com/product/f...ds-bpk94705-2/ |
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Can you share the eBay link please? Thanks!
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congrats as I mentioned before I wish I knew about them back in March while ordering f85s (what a deal!)
probably my next set when the time comes
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Just installed mine today...I'm having an issue though. I went to bed in the brakes and immediately had pulsation. I went through the bedding cycle like I've always done on 6-7 cars and the pulse is still there. Pulled the wheel and found that the rotors had uneven wear or build up. I did the bed procedure two more times and the pulse has reduced but not gone. Could that pad material be the problem? These posi-quiets are pretty soft.
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Did you clean the hub before installing the new rotors? Mine had a lot of rust and debris. That could prevent the new rotor from being true. Also, the slots might be causing issue until more miles are one it, or a combination of both. Generally pads never cause pulsating, but with slots I have experienced it until broken in.
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I got the ebc Yellow front pads, and new stock rotors. They are basically for track purposes, but still streetable, I'm attempting to remove the front rotor on the passenger side, but that little screw that holds the rotor on won't budge. I think I will strip it if I'm not careful. Any ideas on how to loosen that thing up? It takes a 6mm allen wrench, and it fits perfectly, but I can't get enough torque on it without it starting to strip. Any ideas? Thanks
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Ok. Got it. Also, I realized that the rotor just turns freely, making it a one hand job on the wrench, as you have to turn the wrench with one hand, and hold the rotor with another. Is there a way to keep the rotor from moving? |
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