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Hi,

Have a 76 2002A, been looking for rotors on eBay, wanted to stay with originals but they are so expensive, I see all kind of prices and choices, how can I pick out the right choice? Prices range from $25 to over $200? Brembo being the cheapest and I thought Brembo where a big deal, I don't like brake Squeaks, any suggestion on what’s the best option for running smooth?

Thanks a lot

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Hi,

.... but they are so expensive, .....Thanks a lot

Not sure where you are looking or what you consider expensive, but stock rotors are about $28 each from Bav Auto and $29 each from Ireland Engineering down in your neck of the woods.

Good Luck,

Mike (#87)

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softer ones--squeal more than others. I've had good luck with Axxis Metalmaster pads being nice and quiet, long lasting and--best of all--good stopping.

Another source of rotors with very good prices: Autohaus Arizona--buy a set of pads to go with your new rotors and you'll have a $50 order and free shipping.

mike

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EDIT- Sorry for the bother, found them at Import replacement parts.

Where did you find the Axxis Metalmaster. Did a quick google search with no joy.

Thanks,

Don

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just another data point...but if you drive your car in a sporting manner avoid metalmasters like the plague. they are ok for puttering around town, but after a couple of hard stops or a long mountain downhill, they just go away. total fade. i had them once on an e30, and threw them away after a month. never again.

just one persons experience.

2xM3

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Hi Mike,

I have been looking on ebay, and I actually don't consider expensive untill I see huge price range gap, if the best ones are $200, so be it, but since there are so many choices out there, why waste the money, I thought good advise from the Bimmer pros out there will be great.

2002FAQ is awesome:)

Best

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IMO best place to order parts is from BLUNT. I used the Axxis pads on my first trip to Mid America. I stopped fine in Dallas (flat) but once in the mountains my brakes turned to caca. I came close to rear ending a few cars before I figured out my brakes had severe fade

I'm not as dumb as I look

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