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      08-13-2012, 11:12 PM   #1
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break pad change and Rotor change

Guys I need to change my break pads.. is it really necessary to change the rotor and where is the cheapest place to biuy it?
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You don't necessarily need to get new rotors along with new pads, unless your rotors are worn down to replacement spec and/or have significant lippage on the edges.

If you only get brake pads, and not new rotors, then just bed the new pads in using bedding procedures such as the one StopTech has available (do a search on Google or something).
If you only do street driving, you might be just fine driving normally on the new pads. No real need for specific bed-in procedure.

Rotors are cheapest @ Tischer BMW I believe: www.getbmwparts.com
Fronts: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462
Rears: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

Front pads part number: 34112282995
Rear pads part number: 34216761248
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      08-14-2012, 02:23 AM   #3
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/221100588943...84.m1423.l2649

I saw one on ebay for a set and it''s a very good deal? what yall think about this.. I have 72,000 miles on my car already..
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do we also have the same set of rotor and pads with m3 e46?
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Those ones from Ebay are probably not very high quality. I wouldn't skimp out on something like brakes and tires. They're what stops your car
Just pay for OEM if you're not sure about other options.

Yes, we have same brake components as E46 M3 ZCP only. The competition-packaged ones only.
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http://www.trademotion.com/parts/200...omponent=ROTOR
This is the one that I saw for our z4 m but should I get the m3 ZCP the one that you posted.. that is cheaper also than this? thanks again for your advice and help mfanatic325
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Those rotors are the same, and the difference in the few cents will probably get ironed out during online checkout. They'll probably charge you additional for shipping and small online service fee so don't be alarmed.

Make sure you order two front rotors and two rear rotors. Check that tha part numbers are correct during checkout.

And you might as well order other stuff that you might need at the same time, to make full use of the shipping/service charge. Get your brake pads front and rear and maybe an oil change kit or two while you're at it.

If you go to www.getbmwparts.com , look for the online specials on the lefthand side. Then click pn M3 forum. There will be some E46 M3 items there that you can browse through, and since some are same application for the Z4M, you can just add it to your online shopping cart.
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If you're looking for Z4M front rotors go to RM European for the Zimmermann brand (made in Germany) 345 X 28mm, aluminum hub, cross drilled rotors for $209.62 each including shipping.
Just installed a set and they are OE spec rotors.



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      08-16-2012, 05:23 PM   #11
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can I just change the front first? and jmillet post some pics and links of your rotors brotha.. thanks guys
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