AW vert on 495, I passed you at the same time as a brand new 4 series.... mmmmm. You had a dog in the front seat.
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AW vert on 495, I passed you at the same time as a brand new 4 series.... mmmmm. You had a dog in the front seat.
I've heard from a few people that German cars are designed to have the rotors replaced every time you replace the pads, and that the pads and rotors work with one another. While with American cars you can just resurface the rotors and you're fine. Apparently the rotor metal is softer on German cars. But you can go with replacing the rotors twice before you really need pads though. That's what I'm doing. I just happened to replace the front rotors with ceramics, which eat at our rotors... Or so I've been told.Quote:
Originally Posted by stephenkirsh
I'm only at about 1k with my new ceramic pads so I can't say how bad they are yet.
I've heard this too, but it sounds more like people trying to sensationalize German cars, IMO. My sisters E90 has 60k, OG rotors. Other sister's E90 had rotors replaced at like 95k, and both my ZHP's had 70k miles on OG rotors. They were all still fine. :dunnoQuote:
Originally Posted by BRGcoopahS
I'm not sure where it comes from, but you could realistically get 2-3 pads changes on a set of rotors, per driving habits.
I heard the same shpiel from the mechanic I take my eurovan to. My van is at 155k miles and original rotors are still straight, no vibes, or severe lip. Hence, no need to replace in my book :) He didn't like my answer but since I'm the one paying him, it's my way :thumbsup and that was 50k ago and still no problems.
I got a set of performance rotors for my Z but purely because they look bad-asssss. :D
Yea I've heard that too.
My 325 had the original rotors on it at 110,000.
The first set of pads lasted to about 70,000 miles, mostly freeway driving. The second set were only at 50% when I sold the car 110,000, and that's with autocross and a lot of canyon/coastal driving.
All OEM equipment.
Silver grey coupe. You had a very clean car - spotless. Heading Sound on I-405 , I tailed you for 10 secs and flashed my lights as I exited. You took note. All I could recognize inside was the flat bill hat you were wearing.
Today I saw my first ZHP since I bought mine in October.
Dark blue sedan parked on the street near downtown Petaluma.
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Most people who own a VW, BMW, or Mercedes have heard this. Its rubbish. It is true the rotors don't take to turning like some other types but they are very durable and last a very long time. If you do your own brakes you can see for yourself. I think a lot of shops are used to selling European car owners anything they can. I do believe in inspecting the rotors but needlessly replacing them is silly.Quote:
Originally Posted by BRGcoopahS
sorry to go OT.
Metallic Grey sedan http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/images/smilies/hi.gif . We were both on I-10W this afternoon. You had a Euro front plate that read "E46 330I" http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.png