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Timw286
04-04-2012, 12:27 PM
I got to involved with trying to make my car faster I forgot about how bad my brakes are!:eek: Not good. Has anyone used this set up? I'm not looking for anything high performance..just a step up from stock.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRONT-REAR-KIT-4-PERFORMANCE-DRILLED-SLOTTED-BRAKE-ROTORS-AND-8-CERAMIC-PADS-/390406307742
tbone
04-04-2012, 12:29 PM
I put these on my wife's Explorer and my son's Camry and they are just fine. No issues at all.
Timw286
04-04-2012, 12:31 PM
I put these on my wife's Explorer and my son's Camry and they are just fine. No issues at all.
Works for me, thanks! :beer:
marauder410
04-04-2012, 12:55 PM
i used something just like those mine were diamonds slotted and drilled rotors and yea they made a littel bit better stopping nothing serious but def a step uo from stock no issues at all
slickster
04-04-2012, 02:13 PM
thats what i have but i got hawk pads and ss lines ;). if you want i can help you with the install
Krytin
04-04-2012, 04:17 PM
I would not use ceramic pads if I was really concerned about increasing the stopping power. If you're more concerned about brake dust and noise by all means use the ceramic pads but the trade off is on stopping - the metallic pads will stop better than the ceramics. You can check the ratings on sites like Tire Rack.
Timw286
04-04-2012, 05:56 PM
thats what i have but i got hawk pads and ss lines ;). if you want i can help you with the install
Cool thanks man, I gotta wait till next paycheck though!
slickster
04-04-2012, 07:03 PM
Ftw my hawk pads don't squeal or leave more break dust
burt ragio
04-04-2012, 07:17 PM
Semi metalic will give you the best stopping power.
tbone
04-04-2012, 08:11 PM
Ceramics stop just fine. And I can't stand black soot all over the place, so I would never buy standard pads.
MOTOWN
04-05-2012, 08:59 AM
Ceramics stop just fine. And I can't stand black soot all over the place, so I would never buy standard pads.
+1 big time! i run wagner ceramic thermo quiet pads and they work/stop fine, and no dust! none nada:banana2:
jstevens
04-05-2012, 09:25 AM
don't forget the ss brake lines are known to be a big improvement for pedal feel.
wagner thermoquiets are great and last longer than the o.e. pads and they have a 20. rebate til april 30
NXSBOB
04-07-2012, 03:24 AM
You do know that they are all Made in China parts?
tbone
04-07-2012, 04:43 AM
What isn't made in China?
NXSBOB
04-07-2012, 05:02 AM
What isn't made in China?
Still lots. If I have choice I would would rather have made in USA, even if a little more money. China/Taiwan will never be same quality.
tbone
04-07-2012, 05:14 AM
Show the products that aren't twice the money at least if not more. If money was no object, everyone would by USA/the best.
Unfortunately, the quality statement is not true anymore. See Japan.
These rotors are machined here at least.
"Our engineering team uses advanced CAD (computer aided design) software to configure the drill holes and slots for optimum braking. We machine the rotors with state-of-the-art CNC (computer numerical controlled) machines in our mid-west plant with strict quality control."
tbone
04-07-2012, 05:35 AM
Raybestos makes a slotted/drilled rotor and they sell for $154 EACH on Rock Auto. And they are made in China.
Who is going to pay $616 for 4 rotors, no pads, plus shipping vs. $199 for all 4 rotors plus ceramic pads, shipping included when both products are made in China?
I hate the whole China trade thing too, but facts are facts.
JBeezy
04-10-2012, 06:01 PM
Not hijacking but wondering which hawk pads to order? I'm about to order R1 concept cross drilled and slotted rotors and also want better than stock stopping power without squeeling and brake dust. My stock pads don't put out much if any brake dust at all. Thanks
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