BBK Question

[phat///M3]

How long should BBK rotors last for? i.e. mileage under normal driving conditions, with some spirited driving, no track really.

[arkenphel]

My Tarox discs lasted 25000 miles, including 1 trip to the ring, though they were pretty shagged come replacement time. My rear F carbons seem to do much less, my first lasted 5-6000 miles, on my second set now (not 'Ring'd)which are looking a bit thin after 10000 miles and will need replacing soon.

[Juber]

My Tarox discs lasted 25000 miles, including 1 trip to the ring, though they were pretty shagged come replacement time. My rear F carbons seem to do much less, my first lasted 5-6000 miles, on my second set now (not 'Ring'd)which are looking a bit thin after 10000 miles and will need replacing soon.
any updated pic of your car, you have a nice set of mods mate :cool:

sorry to hijack Phat M3

[phat///M3]

Anyone know the life expectancy of a Brembo kit?

[Juber]

Brembo discs are good - well they should be, i brought a set recentley, and seat leon cupra owners dont change their discs often, mind you they are only 4 pots

[phat///M3]

Kit im thinking of is 4pot 355 brembo fronts.

[Juber]

Kit im thinking of is 4pot 355 brembo fronts.

That would be an awesome upgrade, i dont track my car too, so i think it will lat long! OEM ones can last long so why cant £500 discs last ?

Ive opted the Brembo GT Kit but its 323ml fronts

[peppernick]

It's really a subjective answer, all depends on how you use your brakes. Brembo is reknown for their calipers, not their discs. However, they are good quality discs.

I would say 15-20k miles should see you a pair of front discs.

[phat///M3]

Ive heard many replace them for Stoptech discs afterwards, or is this more of a cost issue rather than quality?

[peppernick]

StopTech discs are a lot more longer lasting (the bells can corrode though from my experience). My old set on the E46 M3, 30k miles and the front discs were just like new.

[mystic sport]

I have the stoptechs from Roys M3 and they have had serious punishment and still look perfect. The way it pulls up with the pagid blues is crazy but they don't half squeal. Gonna put on axxis next, should also be a little kinder to the disks. I would be upset if I got less than 30k out of mine.

[arkenphel]

I would be upset if I got less than 30k out of mine.
Bloody heck Paul! 30k! Well, I suppose you could if you don't 'Ring it and drive like a pussy...;) :p


any updated pic of your car, you have a nice set of mods mate :cool:
Could someone give Jubie the link to my 'mistress' thread? I can't seem to copy/ paste the appropriate address...

[mystic sport]

Ben, if I only got 10k from a set then I would be changing disks every four months ;) . You obviously brake like a pussy - i.e. too much :p . Loving the wheels mate :D .

[arkenphel]

Ben, if I only got 10k from a set then I would be changing disks every four months ;) . You obviously brake like a pussy - i.e. too much :p . Loving the wheels mate :D .

Touche...

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[mystic sport]

Haha, you have a long memory. Loved watching that turtle when I was a kid.