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Drilled rotors for m40i with M-Sport brakes?
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I'm looking for drilled rotors (front + rear) for my M40i with M-Sport brakes. I mainly want a better look, and if I can get better heat management, that would be a plus. Has anyone here tried the rotors from ECS Tuning? https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...4116860911-xs/ Or can you guys please recommend some other options? Thanks!
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https://www.tarox.com/us/aftermarket/
Part #’s 5550 & 5551 https://paragonbrakes.com/gr-supra-mk5/ Not cheap |
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And what about pads for these rotors? Are you using the ones from Tarox? https://www.taroxbrakes.us/product/f...48x36mm-discs/
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I went with Power Stop ceramics Akebono did not have both front/rear for my car at the time; not sure if they do now In hindsight I would’ve gone with one of the EBC options but the PS’s have been fine thus far |
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You mentioned doing this for aesthetics. Here's a good summary of some pros/cons with advice for a daily driver, albeit written by a supplier.
https://www.r1concepts.com/blog/maki...r%20pad%20wear.
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At some point I’m swapping for some ceramic pads just because I like the low dust. How are the Power Stop pads treating you?
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If I ever felt that they were inadequate then I’d go with EBC’s (unless Akebono is now making pads for both front and rear) |
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Swapped my '24 G02 brakes to Power Stop from Rock Auto at 740 mi and using the OEM Rotors. I had the brakes installed professionally by my mechanic since my back is out of whack. No squealing, No rumbles. Smooth all the way. Hope this helps.
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Perfect! And do your wheels stay clean longer now?
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What I meant with "mainly aesthetics" is that since I won't be installing a larger rotor (395 or so), I won't feel a considerably better braking. I would also love to install a Brembo 6-piston BBK (https://www.vividracing.com/Brembo-G...153125553.html), but that could probably be overkill in my situation. If I stay with the same size rotors but drilled/slotted, and harder pads, I could probably feel a better bite or hopefully some better heat management, but being honest, aesthetics will be the main factor.
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Greenstuff has better friction, better fade resistance, and better cold bite (this is reasonable considering yellowstuff starts getting better once hot).
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Can someone please shed some light here?
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Blue is a full track pad and won't work unless hot.
Yellow is Essentially a street/track pad, ok when cold, great when hot but will eat through the rotors and wear fast, super dusty....green is everyday semi metallic and red is everyday but a ceramic lowest dust |
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You want rotors..I'll show you the stinking rotors...I did purchased 2 piece rotors from ECS/Turner Motorsposrts earlier this year....Bad idea. Ive been dealing with BS for about over a month now and still waiting for a refund.
Anyway with a set of stainless steel lines coming in from Goodridge and these 2 piece rotors from Paragon, I'll be ready for the track... Last edited by Burr001; 03-30-2024 at 11:57 AM.. |
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Talking about Paragon rotors, did you keep the same size? Talking about Goodridge SS, I installed them on my previous X1, although they didn't come with the proper rubber to hold them in place on the wheel hub (please see attached pictures for reference); they came with a generic rubber piece instead. I want to order them for the X3 (https://www.goodridge.co.uk/collecti...w-387-hp-09-19), so please share your thoughts once you receive them. Thanks!
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