What disks and pads to get?

[Spy007]

Ate. Had them for over 120 000km fitted no issues.

 

[XMAX]

Last month I fitted rear disks and pads for my 2005 E90 330D. Cost me R1500 using ATE disks and Ferodo Pads.

Purchased mine at Township Motor Spares in Chatsworth, KZN.

The Sensor cost R116.


I have not yet priced Fronts... But looks like I might need to soon.

 

[Kish2604]

Last month I fitted rear disks and pads for my 2005 E90 330D. Cost me R1500 using ATE disks and Ferodo Pads.

Purchased mine at Township Motor Spares in Chatsworth, KZN.

The Sensor cost R116.


I have not yet priced Fronts... But looks like I might need to soon.

i also got mine from Township motor spares...

 

[Drover]

I went through the same exercise for front and fitted Alfa discs (R1300 for both) and ATE pads (R500) Struggled to find any other discs aftermarket in CT, got the sensor from the agents. One big advantage is the ATE pads does not make that much dust as the original pads.

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[Bavs108]

Where can I get the performance disks from? Stealer prices are ridiculous for the standard disks as it is:fencelook:

ECS Tuning.
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Braking/Big_Brake_OEM/ES2228825/

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thank you but NO thank you :roflol::nonono::argh::thumbdo:

to rich for my pocket, maybe one day when im big:thumbs:
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+1. Looks awesome, but way too pricey. Just confirmed the quotation from Midas. R1069 for ATE front disks and pads and rear pads. Rear disks would need to be ordered.

 

[Riaan335]

I love that ECS motorsport site. Would order all my stuff there, but shipping cost is rediculous, and they not willing to offer cheaper shipping options

 

[AcidBurn]

+1. Looks awesome, but way too pricey. Just confirmed the quotation from Midas. R1069 for ATE front disks and pads and rear pads. Rear disks would need to be ordered.

cheap as chips WOW:ty::thumbs:

 

[SP33DYV]

I love that ECS motorsport site. Would order all my stuff there, but shipping cost is rediculous, and they not willing to offer cheaper shipping options

Those discs are available from a BMW dealership locally. Ask me how I know.:rollsmile:

 

[Philip Foglar]

Wow, those ECS motorsport disks look fantastic!! Maybe something for my E90 330i at some point! :drool:

ATE disks and pads (OEM in the first place)!! :thumbs:

My father in law fitted Febi disks to his 328i and was not long before they started to shudder, so he is not impressed. Brake dust is one of those things, and I'd rather have brake dust than warped disks that shudder from getting too hot (ceramic pads do this in particular).

Midas charged me R2700 for disks, pads and wear sensors for front and read for my Wife's 320i - agents wanted R3200 with labour just for the rear! The 330i brakes are of course going to be more expensive, but rather go for the better quality parts since they do last generally quite well on these cars! :thumbs:

Which midas?

Best is the Main Midas branch in Goodwood (Voortrekker Road)! :thumbs:

 

[wikk3d88]

Wow, those ECS motorsport disks look fantastic!! Maybe something for my E90 330i at some point! :drool:

ATE disks and pads (OEM in the first place)!! :thumbs:

My father in law fitted Febi disks to his 328i and was not long before they started to shudder, so he is not impressed. Brake dust is one of those things, and I'd rather have brake dust than warped disks that shudder from getting too hot (ceramic pads do this in particular).

Midas charged me R2700 for disks, pads and wear sensors for front and read for my Wife's 320i - agents wanted R3200 with labour just for the rear! The 330i brakes are of course going to be more expensive, but rather go for the better quality parts since they do last generally quite well on these cars! :thumbs:

Which midas?

Best is the Main Midas branch in Goodwood (Voortrekker Road)! :thumbs:

Cool, because the claremont Midas had no clue when I asked them for ATE pads :flyfun:

 

[AdiS]

Wow, those ECS motorsport disks look fantastic!! Maybe something for my E90 330i at some point! :drool:

ATE disks and pads (OEM in the first place)!! :thumbs:

My father in law fitted Febi disks to his 328i and was not long before they started to shudder, so he is not impressed. Brake dust is one of those things, and I'd rather have brake dust than warped disks that shudder from getting too hot (ceramic pads do this in particular).

Midas charged me R2700 for disks, pads and wear sensors for front and read for my Wife's 320i - agents wanted R3200 with labour just for the rear! The 330i brakes are of course going to be more expensive, but rather go for the better quality parts since they do last generally quite well on these cars! :thumbs:

Which midas?

Best is the Main Midas branch in Goodwood (Voortrekker Road)! :thumbs:

Cool, because the claremont Midas had no clue when I asked them for ATE pads :flyfun:

That's strange, I got pricing from them for ATE pads and discs for my previous car from Tonnesons Midas..

 

[Bavs108]

That ECS site is pretty awesome:thumbs: A lot of the stuff is genuine bmw products and they seem reasonably priced as well. It's a pitty we don't have an online site like that locally:nonono: Would be curious to know what shipping and customs would amount to:flyfun:

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I've been browsing on www.g-drive.co.za as well, but not everything is OEM:yuck: I noticed that they sell Meyle disks and pads. Are they any good?

 

[SP33DYV]

Wow, those ECS motorsport disks look fantastic!! Maybe something for my E90 330i at some point! :drool:

They're actually BMW Performance discs. ECS Tuning just had the best pictures.

I run the e46 330i BMW Performance discs with 6 Pot 135i calipers and Jurid pads in my e46 325i.:thumbs:

 

[wikk3d88]

Wow, those ECS motorsport disks look fantastic!! Maybe something for my E90 330i at some point! :drool:

ATE disks and pads (OEM in the first place)!! :thumbs:

My father in law fitted Febi disks to his 328i and was not long before they started to shudder, so he is not impressed. Brake dust is one of those things, and I'd rather have brake dust than warped disks that shudder from getting too hot (ceramic pads do this in particular).

Midas charged me R2700 for disks, pads and wear sensors for front and read for my Wife's 320i - agents wanted R3200 with labour just for the rear! The 330i brakes are of course going to be more expensive, but rather go for the better quality parts since they do last generally quite well on these cars! :thumbs:

Which midas?

Best is the Main Midas branch in Goodwood (Voortrekker Road)! :thumbs:

Cool, because the claremont Midas had no clue when I asked them for ATE pads :flyfun:

That's strange, I got pricing from them for ATE pads and discs for my previous car from Tonnesons Midas..

I know. I bought ATE pads for our Corolla from them last year, but when i mentioned i wanted ATE pads for an E36 BMW the dude gave me a blank look :bangdesk:

 

[Philip Foglar]

Yep, it is a pity that we don't have a local online shopping site like this! G-Drive is pretty good and constantly updating their catalogue as things become available or sold out. But yes, not always OEM stuff. Not sure about the Meyle disks and pads, probably not too bad, but not sure how they compare to the OEM parts.

See now that it is OEM parts that ECS motorsport sells - very nice stuff!

The smaller branches aren't always too clued up it seems, I was directed to the Goodwood main branch since they are also the warehouse and generally have stock of everything...

 

[SP33DYV]

Yep, it is a pity that we don't have a local online shopping site like this! G-Drive is pretty good and constantly updating their catalogue as things become available or sold out. But yes, not always OEM stuff. Not sure about the Meyle disks and pads, probably not too bad, but not sure how they compare to the OEM parts.

See now that it is OEM parts that ECS motorsport sells - very nice stuff!

The smaller branches aren't always too clued up it seems, I was directed to the Goodwood main branch since they are also the warehouse and generally have stock of everything...

I had to wait for those discs. Auto Bavaria had them come all the way from Germania. Took 4 weeks!

 

[DROP IT - ZN]

Yep, it is a pity that we don't have a local online shopping site like this! G-Drive is pretty good and constantly updating their catalogue as things become available or sold out. But yes, not always OEM stuff. Not sure about the Meyle disks and pads, probably not too bad, but not sure how they compare to the OEM parts.

See now that it is OEM parts that ECS motorsport sells - very nice stuff!

The smaller branches aren't always too clued up it seems, I was directed to the Goodwood main branch since they are also the warehouse and generally have stock of everything...

I had to wait for those discs. Auto Bavaria had them come all the way from Germania. Took 4 weeks!

What did those discs set you back?

 

[Philip Foglar]

When doing the brakes, just remember to use anti-squeal grease (copper grease) on the backs of the pads where they make contact with the callipers and pistons. :thumbs:

 

[Bavs108]

When doing the brakes, just remember to use anti-squeal grease (copper grease) on the backs of the pads where they make contact with the callipers and pistons. :thumbs:

Thanks will do so:thumbs: Gonna do some more shopping around this weekend:rollsmile: So far the ATE's are at the top of my list. Do I need to get brake sensors all round or just 1 for the front and 1 for the back?

 

[Philip Foglar]

When doing the brakes, just remember to use anti-squeal grease (copper grease) on the backs of the pads where they make contact with the callipers and pistons. :thumbs:

Thanks will do so:thumbs: Gonna do some more shopping around this weekend:rollsmile: So far the ATE's are at the top of my list. Do I need to get brake sensors all round or just 1 for the front and 1 for the back?

Copper grease: Midas sells this in a small (decent size) tube for around R30 or so, but I bought a 500ml tub of Hershel copper grease from Builder's Warehouse for around R90, but will probably last forever since you only use a very small amount of this stuff.

Two sensor in total, one for the front left, and one for the right rear.