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E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008)
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Old 03-20-2013, 06:08 PM
Jortiz96 Jortiz96 is offline
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Mein Auto: 1996 BMW Z3
Looking into getting a new set of rotors/pads

I have been looking into getting new rotors and pads but im not exactly sure what company to go with. I have been looking at akebonos but im not sure what i want yet, what would you guys recommend?
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Old 03-21-2013, 07:58 AM
dadmog dadmog is offline
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Mein Auto: 98 MZ3
I put Akebono Euro pads with OEM Zimmerman rotors on my 98 M Roadster about 20k miles ago. I love them....slightly less initial bite on pedal application (maybe 5% less) but VERY little dust. Only thing I'd do differently is get rotors with 'hats' that were painted or plated to minimize visual rust. (I painted mine with caliper spray paint, but would have been easier to buy them that way in the first place!)
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Old 03-21-2013, 08:59 AM
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Contact Vincent @ Bimmerzone (info@bimmerzone.com) He'll set you up right at the right price and get them to you quickly. I use OEM Zimmerman rotors (I paint the hats and edges with high temp rattle can silver too) and PBR Deluxe pads. Good response, no noise, little dust.
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