Brake Rotor Replacement/Upgrade Write-Up Done! With Pics!

[BMWSTOY]

I replaced mine with OEM rotors and pads. Having to do over, I think I would go OEM pads, but add the anti-squeal shims (mine were missing) and likely go with Powerstop rotors - they are not that much more and my OEM rotors were warped and causing a shimmy. Both my inner bearings were in need of replacement, not sure if its wear or prior wrench that caused this, but be prepared.

My theory, if they are warped and you have them turned and put them back on, you might still have to replace them?
Best of luck

 

[pint]

My OEM's were warped. I put the PowerStop drilled and slotted rotors from Slee on all 4 wheels with OEM pads and beat the crap out of them for 70K. No warpage, and better performance all around. Pretty minimal price diff over OEM as well.

 

[hoser]

BMWSTOY, those anti-squeel shims also work to reduce heat transfer between the brake pad and piston.

 

[Topmounter]

My rear rotors don't need to be replaced, can I run Powerstops on the front and leave the OEM's on the back safely?

 

[scottm]

According to Timken, these are the bearings for the front hubs:
Part Type (Location)... Timken Part Number... Qty Req.
Seal (Inner).............. 710456..................... 1
Cone (Inner)............. JLM506849A.............. 2
Cup (Inner)............... JLM506810................ 2
Set (Outer)................ SET47...................... 2

And the rears:
Part Type Location...... Timken Part Number.. Qty
Ball Bearing............... 510011..................... 2

My strategy on wheel bearings is to get them from AutoZone or similar, and return them if they aren't needed. AutoZone carries Timken, I prefer Timken to Koyo. Everything else, I order from cDan.