Opinion on these rotors+brake pads

[xsalernox]

hi guys just a quick question...is this a good deal for rotors and pads..my car's rotors are warped resulting in a shaky wheel when i hit the break and my pads are worn...looking to get the change done in a month or so...i dont no prices for rotors and pads b.c i never changed them (this is my first car ). the prices looks good im just concerned about quality because we all no there are ****ty quality products and good quality products

http://cgi.ebay.ca/BMW-318ti-E36-199...item5adea3f276

[bullmand]

That does seem to be a reasonable price with the caveat that I've never heard of either of those brands. I personally wouldn't use drilled rotors either but that's up to you. There's something else you should consider though. If the steering wheel shakes when you're braking it's more likely that the problem is with your outer ball joints. Those are the ones that attach the control arm to the steering knuckle. If your shaking is bad they're probably visibly worn. Take a look and see if they look torn or leaky.

[xsalernox]

yes i have been told my ball joints need replacing also..the front ones...i have to get new ones also .bummer

[1996 328ti]

Originally Posted by bullmand

That does seem to be a reasonable price with the caveat that I've never heard of either of those brands. I personally wouldn't use drilled rotors either but that's up to you. There's something else you should consider though. If the steering wheel shakes when you're braking it's more likely that the problem is with your outer ball joints. Those are the ones that attach the control arm to the steering knuckle. If your shaking is bad they're probably visibly worn. Take a look and see if they look torn or leaky.

Ball joints? Not control arm bushings?

[bullmand]

It could be both but the time I had bad steering wheel shake under braking the outer ball joints were toast. It was diagnosed/repaired at a dealership and they never mentioned the control arm bushings. They showed me the ball joints and the rubber boots were shredded. For the OP, if you haven't replaced the control arm bushings in a while this might be a good time to do that as well just in case.

[John_in_VA]

Bimmerworld has non-vented rotors for $20 per pair (if that's what your car uses). Mintex front pads are $45. That gives you a nice savings to put toward ball joints or bushings!
http://store.bimmerworld.com/blowout...ors-p1076.aspx