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    Need new pads

    Hey guys so while I was measuring my BMW performance rotors for wear (which they seem to be relatively new!) I noticed my rear pads are oddly worn. The outer pads are almost gone and the inner pads look almost new.

    Any idea why this is happening?

    Also I do need new pads now I guess. Any suggestions? I'd like a performance oriented pad that doesn't fade much but won't destroy my rotors quickly.
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    Maybe the rotor is not on perfectly flat on the hub or the carrier bolts are not tightened down all the way?

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    But it's like that on both sides. Pretty equally too...?

    I'm confused. The pads were uneven when I bought the car last year so maybe the previous owner replaced only the inner pads?? I have no idea.

    Either way I need new rear pads haha.

    Any suggestions for a performance, low fade street pad?

    Pics:
    Right rear outer


    Right rear inner:


    Left read outer:


    Left rear inner:



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    Will be watching this thread as I will be due for rotors and pads in next few months.

    I am looking at the Zimmerman Coat Z Sports w/ PBR Ultimate ceramic pads. Will use the Zimmerman coat Z's (Non-Sport) for the rear.

    Front/Rear Rotorshttp://<br /> <br /> http://www.au.../Brake%20Rotor



    Front Pads

    http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-11...4-z4-30si.aspx

    Rear Pads

    http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-11...3-z4-m-z8.aspx



    @ NJ > Were all four corners done, regarding pads, at the same time?
    Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim

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    Quote Originally Posted by danewilson77 View Post
    Will be watching this thread as I will be due for rotors and pads in next few months.

    I am looking at the Zimmerman Coat Z Sports w/ PBR Ultimate ceramic pads.

    @ NJ &gt; Were all four corners done, regarding pads, at the same time?
    Didn't you just do BMWP rotors in the past year or so?


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    Quote Originally Posted by HokieZHP View Post
    Didn't you just do BMWP rotors in the past year or so?


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    Yessir.....but 2 things.

    1. I do not think the longevity of those performance rotors is very good. I believe KG has swapped his out as well.

    2. I drive 30k miles a year.....so....I'm thinking I have around 30k-35k on these. I had about 2 mm to min spec last time I measured.
    Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim

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    I bought these when I changed mine



    front
    http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...Pads/ES240588/

    rear
    http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...Pads/ES240592/

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    Looking at the pics I can't really see the difference in the pads, can you measure so we have an exact difference (1-2 mm or what?). Also, why don't you just pull the pads and see if they are the same. It would be weird if po only changed 1/2 pads per wheel since pads come in a set of 4

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    I just did a whole new brake/rotor job on my M3. I went with Bimmerworld's Performance Friction pads. These are the same ones that they use on their race cars, and seem to hold up amazing!

    http://store.bimmerworld.com/perform...pads-p721.aspx

    For rotors I went with Turner Motorsports Slotted rotors. I love the way the Drilled & Slotted look, but I still don't buy that drilling holes into the metal is a good idea.

    http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-53...30si-pair.aspx

    Once I did the bed in process with these, they have been amazing!
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    Hermes, how do you like those pads?
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    I like them, they feel much better than the OEM I had before (but those pads + rotors were pretty worn). They dust less than OEM, this is about 2 weeks worth of dust (with a few days of rain last week)




    Quote Originally Posted by AzkotikBMW View Post
    I just did a whole new brake/rotor job on my M3. I went with Bimmerworld's Performance Friction pads. These are the same ones that they use on their race cars, and seem to hold up amazing!

    http://store.bimmerworld.com/perform...pads-p721.aspx
    Tom (blablac) got those same pads and he likes them a lot (also has the Performance rotors). I almost bought them myself but decided to go with the Hawk since I know a lot of people that use and like their products

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