Trying something different (brakes)

[ctrlraven]

After doing a lot of searching all over the internet and reading a bijillion reviews online I pulled the trigger on some new brakes. No it's not a BBK, that will come later after the transmission is rebuilt.

I ended up going with Raybestos R300 S-groove rotors matched up with their Advance Technology ceramic pads. I wasn't looking for OMG face up in the windshield stopping power but something a little better than stock since I have been running all Motorcraft for the past 3-4 years. With a low pedal feel I have been getting I am pretty sure it is due to the rear rotors close or pass minimal thickness (200k+ miles on them, changed rear pads once).

Checked on Amazon and got the rotors and pads shipped for $381.66. They should be in some time next week.

http://www.raysbestbrakes.com/Images/uploads/R300_Rotor_Broch.pdf
http://www.raysbestbrakes.com/Images/R300_Detailed.JPG

[JoeBoomz]

Let us know how they go! Add the SS lines and do a proper bleed and you'll be in stopping heaven.

I tried the Power Stop K1365 and have been very happy with the results. Also available on Amazon $420 with free shipping (US). No warped rotors since!

Power Stop also has the "Street Warrior" version that is apparently better, it's $580 at JEGS for complete front and rear rotors and pads.

[Curless]

I have these rotors on my car in the front right now. Put them on before Louisville this spring...I have no issues at all.

[ctrlraven]

Let us know how they go! Add the SS lines and do a proper bleed and you'll be in stopping heaven.

I tried the Power Stop K1365 and have been very happy with the results. Also available on Amazon $420 with free shipping (US). No warped rotors since!

Power Stop also has the "Street Warrior" version that is apparently better, it's $580 at JEGS for complete front and rear rotors and pads.
I already have KVR SS brake lines but will probably be ordering a TCE SS brake line kit just to have a brand new kit.

I have these rotors on my car in the front right now. Put them on before Louisville this spring...I have no issues at all.
Good to hear someone else has these!

[lji372]

I have these rotors on my car in the front right now. Put them on before Louisville this spring...I have no issues at all.

Oh you have issues just not with the brakes. When's the last time you burned rubber in YOUR marauder?:rolleyes::lol:

[BCMARAUDING]

Hey, great thread! I think I may follow suit and get a set of the raysbestos. I was leaning toward the ebay set that a few guys/gals have tried but I like the reviews I've read on the R300 set.

[VMARAUDER]

Post the part numbers...thanks


After doing a lot of searching all over the internet and reading a bijillion reviews online I pulled the trigger on some new brakes. No it's not a BBK, that will come later after the transmission is rebuilt.

I ended up going with Raybestos R300 S-groove rotors matched up with their Advance Technology ceramic pads. I wasn't looking for OMG face up in the windshield stopping power but something a little better than stock since I have been running all Motorcraft for the past 3-4 years. With a low pedal feel I have been getting I am pretty sure it is due to the rear rotors close or pass minimal thickness (200k+ miles on them, changed rear pads once).

Checked on Amazon and got the rotors and pads shipped for $381.66. They should be in some time next week.

http://www.raysbestbrakes.com/Images/uploads/R300_Rotor_Broch.pdf
http://www.raysbestbrakes.com/Images/R300_Detailed.JPG

[Curless]

Oh you have issues just not with the brakes. When's the last time you burned rubber in YOUR marauder?:rolleyes::lol:


Why ruin my tires when I can destroy yours????:lol::eek:

[Curless]

NAPA Part #'s

Front Pads AD7834
Front Rotors RA880110
Rear Pads AD7835
Rear Rotors RA880129

[lji372]

Why ruin my tires when I can destroy yours????:lol::eek:


And since when didn't I approve;):lol:

[Todd TCE]

I've added this new one to my list of slot patterns.

http://s122.photobucket.com/user/ToddTCE/library/Rotors?sort=3&page=1

[VMARAUDER]

NAPA Part #'s

Front Pads AD7834
Front Rotors RA880110
Rear Pads AD7835
Rear Rotors RA880129
Thanks where are all the black Marauders?

[BCMARAUDING]

Hey when I run the R300 it says (according to Amazon) that it doesn't fit the 03 Marauder? Is there a specific wording search I need?

[Curless]

Thanks where are all the black Marauders?


They all went home! Actually we had two blacks and two silvers here last week...two more blacks and one more silver bailed at the last minute.

[Curless]

Hey when I run the R300 it says (according to Amazon) that it doesn't fit the 03 Marauder? Is there a specific wording search I need?


Go to NAPA, Raybestos makes their rotors, our warehouse stocks them.

[BCMARAUDING]

Go to NAPA, Raybestos makes their rotors, our warehouse stocks them.

Right on! Thanks man for the info!

[ctrlraven]

NAPA Part #'s

Front Pads AD7834
Front Rotors RA880110
Rear Pads AD7835
Rear Rotors RA880129
I came across the Raybestos rotors and pads via RockAuto.com website so I just searched Amazon.com with the part numbers on RA and they came up for me.

The ones I ordered are
Front Pads ATD931C
Front Rotors 680110PER
Rear Pads ATD932C
Rear Rotors 680129PER

The ones you listed are Raybestos Advanced Technology
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=370555&cc=1428218

I ordered the R-300 series
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=2768646&cc=1428218

The difference between the two is the R-300 has the S-groove slots and all-weatherdefense polymer coating where the Advanced is a strait OEM style rotor with the black fusion coating on the hat.

My rotors were all shipped at different times. I got the front two on Monday, which only one had the black fusion coating on the hat, I thought about returning it but didn't want to bother with the hassle so I just got some high temp black paint and **** down several coats on it myself. I received one of the rear rotors yesterday and it did not have the black fusion coating on the hat either. They all did have the all-weatherdefense polymer coating on them though.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/ctrlraven/20130729_115325_zps958607b1.jp g

[Mebot]

That's a great idea. I didn't even think to paint my hats when I upgraded my rotors and pads

sent from a Samsung Galaxy far far away...

[Curless]

ctrlraven...don't know where you got you info on the NAPA rotors but here is the actual verbage from their site...mine are both black finished.

Features & Benefits

ut Of The Box "No Turn GuarantOee".; Cool Track Venting Found On Reactive 1 Rotors Can Increase Pad Life Up To 30% By Helping To Prevent Brake Fade & Allowing The Continual Escape Of Harmful Heat & Gas.; Onyx Guard Protectant Is Applied To The Rotor's Hat To Prevent Unsightly Rust & Corrosion.; Created w/ High Carbon Damped Iron To Keep Brakes Cool, Quiet & Vibration Free, These Rotors Work To Offer Drivers The Most Responsive Brake Pedal They'll Ever Push.
NAPA Brakes - Rotor Line-Up (http://partimages.genpt.com/partimages/1441290.pdf)

[ctrlraven]

ctrlraven...don't know where you got you info on the NAPA rotors but here is the actual verbage from their site...mine are both black finished.

Features & Benefits

ut Of The Box "No Turn GuarantOee".; Cool Track Venting Found On Reactive 1 Rotors Can Increase Pad Life Up To 30% By Helping To Prevent Brake Fade & Allowing The Continual Escape Of Harmful Heat & Gas.; Onyx Guard Protectant Is Applied To The Rotor's Hat To Prevent Unsightly Rust & Corrosion.; Created w/ High Carbon Damped Iron To Keep Brakes Cool, Quiet & Vibration Free, These Rotors Work To Offer Drivers The Most Responsive Brake Pedal They'll Ever Push.
NAPA Brakes - Rotor Line-Up (http://partimages.genpt.com/partimages/1441290.pdf)
When I looked at Napa's website before it did not show any other rotors besides their blank slots and drilled house rotors. I just looked on the napa android app and I see the ones they sell the same type of rotors as Reactive Ones and they are about $50 more. lol I thought you were listing Raybestos rotor part numbers from Napa's.

All new gear goes on Friday morning. :burnout: