Cross-drilled rotors are a quick and simple way to improve initial pad bite. With the additional leading edges at each hole, the pad is able to grab the rotor just a little bit harder when it’s time to stop NOW! Tests have shown (and drivers can feel) the immediate improvement. The holes also provide better cooling under hard use. Pad wear may be accelerated slightly (depending on driving technique), so only high quality brake pads should be considered.
Slotted rotors provide much of the increased pad bite that cross-drilled rotors do, but can handle the heat of more aggressive use. The slots act as a wiper, cleaning the pad face as they go by to reduce pad glazing, keeping the pads fresh for optimal performance. If taking the car often to track days or where very spirited driving is the norm, slotted rotors are the smart choice.
Cross-drilled and slotted rotors combine the best of both. Fewer holes mean longer pad life with little penalty in the way of initial pad bite. These are popular, aggressive-looking patterns that look great behind custom wheels.
Every SportStop® rotor is finished with black e-coating on both sides of the hat, inside the the cooling vanes, and on the outside edge. E-coating is a superior electro-statically applied finish designed to withstand 400 hours of salt water exposure without rusting. This is especially important on both mounting faces of the hat where it touches the hub flange and back face of the wheel. Any accumulation of rust in these area can lead to installed lateral run out issues.
Available for the following BMWs: (click icon to change BMW)
Cross-Drilled & Slotted Brake Rotors - Front - E60 5 Series 6 Cyl 525/528/530/535 (Many, See List) (pair)
(more info) Slotting a rotor helps to release gases that build up between the rotor surface and an out-gassing brake pad. Without an escape, this thin layer of gas will
cause a delay until the pad cuts through gas layer. The slots in our rotors allow the gases to escape giving better braking performance.
Cross-drilling a rotor is a way to improve initial pad bite. With the additional leading edges at each hole, the pad is able to grab the rotor
just a little bit harder.
By combining both Cross-drilling and slotting, these rotors combine the best of both worlds. Fewer holes mean longer pad life with little penalty in the way
of initial pad bite.
These rotors feature a unique black electro-coating that is designed to prevent corrosion. Each rotor is e-coated then double-ground and balanced to ensure
an even surface with no vibration. The e-coating is the best anti-corrosion protection currently available in replacement rotors. Most aftermarket rotors are
not coated, allowing surface rust to form right away, which is unattractive when brakes can be seen through your wheels.
Cross-Drilled & Slotted Brake Rotors - Front - E60 525i (pair) - see notes for applications
(more info) Slotting a rotor helps to release gases that build up between the rotor surface and an out-gassing brake pad. Without an escape, this thin layer of gas will
cause a delay until the pad cuts through gas layer. The slots in our rotors allow the gases to escape giving better braking performance.
Cross-drilling a rotor is a way to improve initial pad bite. With the additional leading edges at each hole, the pad is able to grab the rotor
just a little bit harder.
By combining both Cross-drilling and slotting, these rotors combine the best of both worlds. Fewer holes mean longer pad life with little penalty in the way
of initial pad bite.
These rotors feature a unique black electro-coating that is designed to prevent corrosion. Each rotor is e-coated then double-ground and balanced to ensure
an even surface with no vibration. The e-coating is the best anti-corrosion protection currently available in replacement rotors. Most aftermarket rotors are
not coated, allowing surface rust to form right away, which is unattractive when brakes can be seen through your wheels.
These rear brake discs / brake rotors fit:
2004-2005 E60 BMW 525i manual transmission - not for Xi or AWD models
2007 E60 BMW 525i manual or automatic transmission
Part #: 34116764021CDS
Price: $239.90 (USD)
Cross-Drilled & Slotted Brake Rotors - Rear - E60 525i 528i 530i (pair)
(more info) Slotting a rotor helps to release gases that build up between the rotor surface and an out-gassing brake pad. Without an escape, this thin layer of gas will
cause a delay until the pad cuts through gas layer. The slots in our rotors allow the gases to escape giving better braking performance.
Cross-drilling a rotor is a way to improve initial pad bite. With the additional leading edges at each hole, the pad is able to grab the rotor
just a little bit harder.
By combining both Cross-drilling and slotting, these rotors combine the best of both worlds. Fewer holes mean longer pad life with little penalty in the way
of initial pad bite.
These rotors feature a unique black electro-coating that is designed to prevent corrosion. Each rotor is e-coated then double-ground and balanced to ensure
an even surface with no vibration. The e-coating is the best anti-corrosion protection currently available in replacement rotors. Most aftermarket rotors are
not coated, allowing surface rust to form right away, which is unattractive when brakes can be seen through your wheels.
These rear brake discs / brake rotors fit:
2004-2010 E60 525i 528i 530i - not xi models
Part #: 34216753215CDS
Price: $199.90 (USD)
Cross-Drilled & Slotted Brake Rotors - Rear - E60 535i/545i/550i & E63 645i/650i (Pair)
(more info) Slotting a rotor helps to release gases that build up between the rotor surface and an out-gassing brake pad. Without an escape, this thin layer of gas will
cause a delay until the pad cuts through gas layer. The slots in our rotors allow the gases to escape giving better braking performance.
Cross-drilling a rotor is a way to improve initial pad bite. With the additional leading edges at each hole, the pad is able to grab the rotor
just a little bit harder.
By combining both Cross-drilling and slotting, these rotors combine the best of both worlds. Fewer holes mean longer pad life with little penalty in the way
of initial pad bite.
These rotors feature a unique black electro-coating that is designed to prevent corrosion. Each rotor is e-coated then double-ground and balanced to ensure
an even surface with no vibration. The e-coating is the best anti-corrosion protection currently available in replacement rotors. Most aftermarket rotors are
not coated, allowing surface rust to form right away, which is unattractive when brakes can be seen through your wheels.
These REAR brake rotors/discs fit:
2004-2010 E60 535i, 545i, 550i sedan
2004-2011 E63 645Ci. 650i coupe & Convertible
Part #: 34216763827CDS
Price: $219.90 (USD)
Cross-Drilled & Slotted Brake Rotors - Rear - E60 xi - 2004-2010 525xi, 528xi, 530xi, 535xi (pair)
(more info) Slotting a rotor helps to release gases that build up between the rotor surface and an out-gassing brake pad. Without an escape, this thin layer of gas will
cause a delay until the pad cuts through gas layer. The slots in our rotors allow the gases to escape giving better braking performance.
Cross-drilling a rotor is a way to improve initial pad bite. With the additional leading edges at each hole, the pad is able to grab the rotor
just a little bit harder.
By combining both Cross-drilling and slotting, these rotors combine the best of both worlds. Fewer holes mean longer pad life with little penalty in the way
of initial pad bite.
These rotors feature a unique black electro-coating that is designed to prevent corrosion. Each rotor is e-coated then double-ground and balanced to ensure
an even surface with no vibration. The e-coating is the best anti-corrosion protection currently available in replacement rotors. Most aftermarket rotors are
not coated, allowing surface rust to form right away, which is unattractive when brakes can be seen through your wheels.
These REAR brake rotors/discs fit:
2004-2006 E60 525xi and 530xi sedan (AWD)
2004-2006 E61 530xi Touring wagon (AWD)
2007-2008 E60 528xi and 535xi sedan (AWD)
2007-2008 E61 535xi wagon (AWD)
2009-2010 E60 528i xDrive & 535i xDrive sedan (AWD)
2009-2010 E61 535i xDrive wagon (AWD)
Brake Rotors - Cross-Drilled & Slotted
