08-03-2017, 01:16 AM | #1 |
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Worth changing rotors to drilled/slotted ones for aesthetics?
Going with 468 style rims and rotors will be very visible. Don't really like the look of stock rotors. So I thought maybe drilled/slotted ones will give much improved looks. I know it's for aesthetics only as they don't really increase any stopping power haha
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08-03-2017, 09:12 AM | #2 |
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Totally up to you. What else did you do to the car. Will it match the style?
Personally, I've never looked at an X5 and said "man, that car is so badass but those undrilled rotors totally let it down". |
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I totally understand you, but it's just there's just so much we can do with our x5. I mean it's not a sedan - we can't do a lot of stuff on a SAV, lowering options are limited (and it doesn't look that good on SAV to be honest compared to sedans). SO that's why I'm trying to at least do whatever I can do to make it look nice |
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DuSh I would do MPBK with X5M Rotors.
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Still cheaper than a set of Brembo.
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I also heard they're not as effective as non drilled rotors. More holes = less surface area and uneven braking. They're only recommended for high performance brakes because they cool a lot faster than non drilled rotors under heavy use.
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08-04-2017, 07:54 AM | #10 |
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I was just going to say just what you posted about losing a little braking performance. But feared the rash of impending posts from all the "hole" experts telling me just the opposite is true
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08-04-2017, 10:30 AM | #12 |
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Thanks guys! I agree with the fact that drilled rotors lose a bit performance due to holes - that's simple physics and less area for friction. No doubt about that. But I read some tests in motor trend if I remember correctly and difference is not that much - single digit numbers and it was only noticeable on the track. Thus I'm thinking for everyday driving it won't matter as much in terms of performance, but it's the looks I like and I'm trying to decide if spending $$ is worth it haha
I can just change rotors and keep stock calipers - most economical option I guess. Cheapest drilled/slotted rotors I found were about $120/$150 Front and Rear per rotor Centric/StopTech - not the best quality brand, but gets the job done. Still looking into other economical options |
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08-04-2017, 10:36 AM | #13 |
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Another simple physics is the bigger the brake pads contacting the surface of the rotors the better (shorter) the stopping distance. MPBK will out perform any standard X5 brakes.
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That's a 10 fold difference, but I am sure they will perform better - it's just I'm not tracking my car at all and I have family with other needs too |
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Then it eventually it passes on to cupping your tires and now you can enjoy vibration at certain speeds usually 65-70 mph. But hey, if you prefer the looks of cheapo rotors with holes over OEM BMW rotors . . . then go for it : |
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I'd also just keep your OEM brake system if you are not willing to spend $4K for MPBK because as said above, safety would be a concern. If you want to create a different look then painting the calipers is acceptable IMO. Most people do it gloss black, but I've seen people do blue, red, and yellow.
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08-04-2017, 04:50 PM | #18 |
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Ok, ok guys you win - you sure know how to scare fellow forum member - I'm keeping stock rotors - safer and cheaper haha
However, I was under impression that Centric is a very well known brand in aftermarket parts in USA. It's US California based company producing lots of parts since 2000 - so it's been almost 17 years now. I'm sure you have heard their famous products like PosiQuiet® and StopTech® among others. They are ISO certified and a known name worldwide. They have lots of patents and their products are used in motorsports (NASCAR, SCCA, Grand-Am etc). Now I'm not saying they are Brembo like quality, but neither is OEM BMW brakes (including MPBK) They have manufacturing process in USA as well as in other countries. Yes, I'm sure in China too, but then again lot's of OEM BMW wheels come from China, Italy and so on. Just wanted to dilute such big skepticism about China produced parts, tho I agree that a no name brand rotor from China is probably going to be a disaster |
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I just had my dealer install a full MPBK on my 2017 X6 50i two days ago. I'm still in the break in period for another 100 miles. Price, installed 4k. I will write a review of before and after very soon. I'll be selling the stock parts also, cheap. KP |
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That's a descent price I guess, as I imagine labor is at least 3-4 hours
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But again, it is a dealership. I think I remember few of the members got charged between 500-800 on the labor. While the MPBK usually goes around $2400 these days.
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