Re: E36 brake replacement

["Pat Newton" <pnewton@xxxxxxxxxx>]

IMHO, drilled/slotted rotors don't add much except cosmetics. Today's brake
pads compounds do not "outgas" much at all, so that's not a concern. I've
burned up my share of rotors and pads at the track, and my experience is
that crossdrilling only leads to heat stress cracks and shortened rotor
life. Of course, this was on my piggy (3750 lbs with driver) '97 Firebird-
perhaps a lighter car like your 325 would not stress the brakes as much.

Drilled rotors do look really sharp, and if the cosmetics are worth the
extra $60 to you, then go for it!

Good luck-

Pat Newton
'85 524td (StinkyBimmer)
'97 Firebird Formula

- ----- Original Message -----
From: <Nicolas_J_Roman@domain.elided>
To: <bmw-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2000 10:01 AM
Subject: E36 brake replacement


> Guys,
>
> I need to replace all the disks and pads on my wife... 94' 325is...
> I am debating whether or not to replace with OEM or aftermarket
> cross0-drilled or slanted disks...
> here is the bottomline
> OEM front and rear with sensors $390.95
> Bavarian price for drilled or slants with sensors $459.70
> I don't spend any time on the track with this car... my OEM lasted 90k
> miles! what do you guys think...??
> what's better drilled or slanted?
>
> thanks...
>
> Nico
> 94 e36
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