Re: <E36> Rotors and Pads??

["Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ron,

I've been using Hawk HPS pads on my E34 525iT, and drive it almost 100 miles 
per day, and the dust builds up very slowly.  With the factory pads, the 
wheels were dirty by the end of one day.

Prior to the Hawk HPS pads, I tried a set of PBR Deluxe pads.  They produce 
a light colored dust that is only visible after hundreds of miles of use.  
The problem is that their performance degrades over time, so I replaced them 
when there was still over 50% left.

I just put a set of Hawk HPS pads on my E36 M3, for street use.  They're 
great pads, and the price is right.  I bought mine from Tire Rack, but 
BimmerWorld also sells them.

Regarding rotors, you can save money by using Brembo rotors.  I've also used 
Zimmermann rotors, from BimmerWorld:

http://www.bimmerworld.com/

Hope this helps,

- -rb


>
>Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 08:48:13 -0400
>From: "Ernst, Ronald G (Ron)" <rernst@domain.elided>
>Subject: <E36> Rotors and Pads??
>
>Hello-
>
>I need to replace front brake rotors and pads on my E36.  I would like pads 
>that have reduced dust or ones that dust silver so it doesn't make wheels 
>look so bad (have always had to clean wheels once a week).  I also would 
>like to know what options I have for replacement break rotors (My E36 is a 
>daily driver).  Would like to know what supplier is recommended for rotors.
>
>Thanks!
>
>Ron Ernst
>'95 325i
>'66 Porsche 912
>'76 Trans Am


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