Is it time to change my rotors?

esevx5 · 03-18-2019, 09:45 PM

Front brakes. Work well but they appear to be starting to wear off a bit

pdX5M · 03-19-2019, 12:09 AM

Would love to give you a suggestion but these photos are very pixelated. See if you can get us some better quality photos. Even with better photos not sure how well we'll be able to see the rotor wear. Your minimum thickness should be stamped on the rotor and if you can get a measurement you'll know how much life they have left.

esevx5 · 03-19-2019, 05:23 AM

Are the pics not clickable for you? I used a different uploader but the pictures should be high res

X5 MAN · 03-19-2019, 06:40 AM

https://www.brakenetic.com/brakeneti...-brake-rotors/

pdX5M · 03-19-2019, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by esevx5

Are the pics not clickable for you? I used a different uploader but the pictures should be high res

When you click into them they just get bigger and keep the same resolution.

heatmizr · 03-22-2019, 07:52 AM

Dude just measure them yourself. We can't tell you (photos or no photos) unless we come to your house and measure them for you.

*EDIT - ok, sry, I am irritable today!

nastyx5m · 04-13-2019, 09:14 AM

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https://www.brakenetic.com/brakeneti...-brake-rotors/

They make good brakes?

smass · 04-13-2019, 06:00 PM

The rotors are marked with the minimum thickness. Something in the 25 mm range for fronts. Measure and make your decision. In general, E70 rotors are close to the minimum thickness when the pad is close to worn down.

X5 MAN · 04-13-2019, 08:54 PM

X5 is a 5000 LBs vehicle. It eats through pads and rotors.

Err on the cautious side and replace them if in doubt.

X5 MAN · 04-13-2019, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nastyx5m

They make good brakes?

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TheVazha · 04-13-2019, 09:33 PM

Those pictures are amazing. I'd recommend upgrading your Motorola V551 first!

nastyx5m · 04-14-2019, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by X5 MAN

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What pads are recommended? The rotors look great!

X5 MAN · 04-14-2019, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by nastyx5m

What pads are recommended? The rotors look great!

I have EBC Yellow Aramid fibre Pads.

You can have other brands too. Choice is between metallic/Ceramic and Fibre pads

chris604 · 04-16-2019, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by smassey321

The rotors are marked with the minimum thickness. Something in the 25 mm range for fronts. Measure and make your decision. In general, E70 rotors are close to the minimum thickness when the pad is close to worn down.

So, you're saying you need to replace rotors every time the pads are gone? I wouldn't doubt it, as they make more $$ that way!

chris604 · 04-16-2019, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by X5 MAN

I have EBC Yellow Aramid fibre Pads.

You can have other brands too. Choice is between metallic/Ceramic and Fibre pads

I got EBC yellow pads, which are supposedly race/track pads, and they work great, but high dust, but who cares, as it brakes from very high speed, like a race car.

pearlpower · 04-16-2019, 08:05 PM

I run EBC reds, with a coupon which Autozone runs often, they come in very reasonable. Stop well, no noise, little dust.

yco · 04-18-2019, 05:46 AM

bunch of wrong angles and missing part to understand to see if you need it mate..

X5 MAN · 04-18-2019, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by chris604

I got EBC yellow pads, which are supposedly race/track pads, and they work great, but high dust, but who cares, as it brakes from very high speed, like a race car.

+1

I drive at 90 mph on the PA turnpike on certain stretches. EBC Yellow brake pads helps me brake as quickly as a Nascar driver

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