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Unregistered
03-31-2004, 02:17 AM
I need to replace my front brakes. What is the most economical ones to buy and where. My car is an old 90' m20 and I might be selling so I don't want to spend too much on it. Trying to pick up a 535i. I don't need a big brake kit or cross drilled. I saw a few different rotors on BMA.

rotors? zimmerman, balo, ate, BMW, brembo, brembo cross-drilled.
BMA is selling the brembos for $65/set. I leaning toward these.

pads? pagid, mintex, ate,

my ideal budget would be like $150 for all the parts. Thanks.
DrewZ
03-31-2004, 11:03 AM
You might also want to check out the prices at bimmerparts.com. I use them frequently because they've got great prices, and I usually get the parts next-day with UPS Ground shipping.

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I need to replace my front brakes. What is the most economical ones to buy and where. My car is an old 90' m20 and I might be selling so I don't want to spend too much on it. Trying to pick up a 535i. I don't need a big brake kit or cross drilled. I saw a few different rotors on BMA.

rotors? zimmerman, balo, ate, BMW, brembo, brembo cross-drilled.
BMA is selling the brembos for $65/set. I leaning toward these.

pads? pagid, mintex, ate,

my ideal budget would be like $150 for all the parts. Thanks.
Jeff N.
03-31-2004, 11:30 AM
Yup. Drew's right if you want to do it on the cheap. I've fully abused Balo rotors with no problems. The Mintex or PBR pads are fine for steet use at a budget price.
Bill R.
03-31-2004, 11:46 AM
raybestos qs series ceramic pads for 60 from www.partsamerica.com (http://www.partsamerica.com) or any local checkers,kragen,advance auto etc... That would give you pads,sensors, rotors,screws and still come in under 150
InfernoM3
03-31-2004, 02:01 PM
ok I think i'm gonna go w/ Balo rotors and pbr deluxe. What else do I need to purchase. This will be my first and hopefully only attempt at replacing my brakes. Do i need to get brake disc set screw and brake sensor and how many of each. 1 sensor for each wheel? 1 seet of screws for each wheel? Thanks.