Re: OEM rotors for 1998 M3

I bought a set of rotors off the internet (eBay, R1 Concepts).

I did not get what I expected, but the customer service that resulted was excellent. I bought cross-drilled and slotted rotors (for no particular reason) that only cost $20 more than the standard rotors. They also came with nickel plating that ought to prevent rust. In additon to the rotors, the price included a set of pads. The rotors and pads covered all four corners of my car.

My expectation was that the rotors come to me true and ready to install. What I got caused immediate shaking under braking -- the long-story-short is that the rotors were not true, they were warped. I complained to the supplier, and they sent a new set for free. They were not true either.

I took the new rotors to a machine shop and had them trued (machined straight) for $30, and went home and installed them. The brakes work wonderfully. No shaking or screaching. Just reliable stops when the demand is made. I have absolutely no hesitation to suggest you shop eBay, specifically R1 Concepts. BUT, you have to take the rotors they ship to a machine shop to have them trued. (My local Kragen will turn a rotor for $10 or $15 each, but they can not turn rotors that are slotted and drilled.)

I forget the price I paid, but it seems that it was in the range of about $150 for all four rotors and the pads. Then I spent another $30 or so at the machine shop.









"mcquarrie" <00derek@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:1179868017.106164.155510@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I'm planning to change the front rotors myself.

AZ BMW dealers charge $420 for the front pair (Inc tax and BMWCCA
discount).

bavauto charges $200 for a pair.

My question; are third-party rotors any good?

Who sells "TRULY"-OEM BMW parts other than BMW?


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