Z4 3.0si Brake Options

[dc_wright]

Originally Posted by ZedSled

Thanks. Yes, is more for the looks as I have the BBS type 108 wheels and since that is such an open design I think it would look better with drilled/slotted rotors. However, since it's manual tranny I'm not willing to forgo the parking brake.

I'm running R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors with the calipers painted with G2 epoxy caliper paint. I've got the same Style 108 wheels.

[ZedSled]

Originally Posted by dc_wright

I'm running R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors with the calipers painted with G2 epoxy caliper paint. I've got the same Style 108 wheels.

That's gives me an idea of what it would look like. Thanks!
I heave been reading some reviews on the R1 Concepts rotors and they seem very mixed. From very happy to decrease in braking power to horrible squeaking. What kind of results have you had?

[dc_wright]

Originally Posted by ZedSled

That's gives me an idea of what it would look like. Thanks!
I heave been reading some reviews on the R1 Concepts rotors and they seem very mixed. From very happy to decrease in braking power to horrible squeaking. What kind of results have you had?

I've been very happy and just bought a second set. WRT the brake noise issue, the pad material usually has far more to do with noise than the rotor. I ran Akebono Euro pads and had good performance, no noise, and no dust. I put some Hawk Street/Race pads on to do some track days, and while the performance was outstanding, they are hideously noisy unless they are blazing hot.