Zimmermann OE Brake rotor replacement question...

DAP@EPL · 12-23-2005, 06:38 AM

Some sites require you to select the rotor based on whether or not you have Lucas calipers while others don't make a distinction.

Is there a difference in the rotors?

Pic of Zimmermannn x-drilled rotor for views.

-Dave Pramanik

s4gonebabygone · 12-23-2005, 06:45 AM

DAP@EPL · 12-23-2005, 06:48 AM

some do offer two options. Hoping to get some confirmation before ordering... I'd hate to get the wrong ones (if it does make a difference).

-Dave Pramanik

rennteknik · 12-23-2005, 07:08 AM

when I orderd mine, I had 2 options for the non crossdrilled and only one for the crossdrilled.. Im pretty sure your on the worldpac site as this is where I ran into it..

i am assuming since there is only one crossdrilled there is really only one rotor...

s4gonebabygone · 12-23-2005, 07:13 AM

you might want to try calling zimmerman to see if they even make two distinct fitments for the b5s4

crew219 · 12-23-2005, 07:25 AM

DAP@EPL · 12-23-2005, 07:39 AM

while Drivewire.com does.

-Dave Pramanik

BiturboBoy_V2.0_S3-- · 12-23-2005, 07:47 AM

from them unless they are a lot more money...which usually isn't the case...probably a few bucks differnce each. Also keep in mind, a lot of those parts sites are setup that way to provide the most information possible even if its not really relevant since well....they might not know its relevant. my 2 cents. then again, if i were you i'd ask too, but i won't need to order front brakes til spring.

crew219 · 12-23-2005, 08:16 AM

drivewire lists the same part number for both brake rotors, regardless of calipers . . .

put two and two together . . . .

same brake discs . . .

Dave

DAP@EPL · 12-23-2005, 08:18 AM

ETKA shows only one caliper and rotor as well so the difference must just be in naming.

-Dave Pramanik

12-23-2005, 06:38 AM	#1
DAP@EPL Audiworld Sponsor Account #: 6924 Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 19,701	Zimmermann OE Brake rotor replacement question... Some sites require you to select the rotor based on whether or not you have Lucas calipers while others don't make a distinction. Is there a difference in the rotors? Pic of Zimmermannn x-drilled rotor for views. -Dave Pramanik __________________

12-23-2005, 06:45 AM	#2
s4gonebabygone Member Account #: 83125 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,082	i didn't have to specify with my zimmermans... either i got lucky, or theres no difference. __________________ S4=History New Track Whore (above): Kirk rollbar, Sparco Evo seats & VAC Motorsports brackets, G-Force 6pt harnesses, Rear Interior Stripped, Hawk HT-10 track pads, B&M Technik shifter, H&R sport springs, Falken Azenis RT-615 255 & 275 tires, IOPort Camera Mount and a Fire Extinguisher (SSR GT2 19x8.5 & 19x10 with Hankook K104 245/35-19 & 275/30-19 tires for the street and rainy track days) pictures: http://public.fotki.com/fourtailpipes/ 1 lap at summit: http://www.lehigh.edu/~armc/one%20lap%20at%20summit.WMV another lap at summit: http://www.lehigh.edu/~armc/summit%2...open%20lap.WMV

12-23-2005, 06:48 AM	#3
DAP@EPL Audiworld Sponsor Account #: 6924 Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 19,701	I'm thinking there's no difference as some sites don't offer a choice. But I'm confused as to why some do offer two options. Hoping to get some confirmation before ordering... I'd hate to get the wrong ones (if it does make a difference). -Dave Pramanik __________________

12-23-2005, 07:08 AM	#4
rennteknik Member Account #: 53425 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,212	Re: Zimmermann OE Brake rotor replacement question... when I orderd mine, I had 2 options for the non crossdrilled and only one for the crossdrilled.. Im pretty sure your on the worldpac site as this is where I ran into it.. i am assuming since there is only one crossdrilled there is really only one rotor... __________________ Money Pit Motorsports 01.5 S4 Avant STG III 95 BMW M3 90 Coupe Quattro 20VT Thanks in no particular order: VAST, AWE, Buehn, ASP, Europrice, Moss@Torque Factory.. All A+ Vendors

12-23-2005, 07:13 AM	#5
s4gonebabygone Member Account #: 83125 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,082	i doubt theres a difference. what site(s) asked for specification? i've never heard of that. you might want to try calling zimmerman to see if they even make two distinct fitments for the b5s4 __________________ S4=History New Track Whore (above): Kirk rollbar, Sparco Evo seats & VAC Motorsports brackets, G-Force 6pt harnesses, Rear Interior Stripped, Hawk HT-10 track pads, B&M Technik shifter, H&R sport springs, Falken Azenis RT-615 255 & 275 tires, IOPort Camera Mount and a Fire Extinguisher (SSR GT2 19x8.5 & 19x10 with Hankook K104 245/35-19 & 275/30-19 tires for the street and rainy track days) pictures: http://public.fotki.com/fourtailpipes/ 1 lap at summit: http://www.lehigh.edu/~armc/one%20lap%20at%20summit.WMV another lap at summit: http://www.lehigh.edu/~armc/summit%2...open%20lap.WMV

12-23-2005, 07:25 AM	#6
crew219 Member Account #: 74688 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,924	which sites are you looking at? __________________ tyranny and anarchy are never far apart

12-23-2005, 07:39 AM	#7
DAP@EPL Audiworld Sponsor Account #: 6924 Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 19,701	PureMS for example doesn't specify a difference... while Drivewire.com does. -Dave Pramanik __________________

12-23-2005, 07:47 AM	#8
BiturboBoy_V2.0_S3-- Elder Member Account #: 13456 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 12,499	to be honest, purems is rarely wrong about any fitment or compatibility issues....i'd just order from them unless they are a lot more money...which usually isn't the case...probably a few bucks differnce each. Also keep in mind, a lot of those parts sites are setup that way to provide the most information possible even if its not really relevant since well....they might not know its relevant. my 2 cents. then again, if i were you i'd ask too, but i won't need to order front brakes til spring. __________________ AWESOME post, funny and informative for newbs...its not all right but i suggest you click!

12-23-2005, 08:16 AM	#9
crew219 Member Account #: 74688 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,924	And here's the part where I smack you on the back of your head . . . drivewire lists the same part number for both brake rotors, regardless of calipers . . . put two and two together . . . . same brake discs . . . Dave __________________ tyranny and anarchy are never far apart

12-23-2005, 08:18 AM	#10
DAP@EPL Audiworld Sponsor Account #: 6924 Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 19,701	D'oh! Thanks. ETKA shows only one caliper and rotor as well so the difference must just be in naming. -Dave Pramanik __________________

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