Got some new rotors (unknown brand) and pads
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Got some new rotors (unknown brand) and pads
I installed some new front rotors and pads the other day. Since I've got a lot of questions on them, I'd figure I'd post up some info for anyone doing some searching for new rotors / pads.
Rotors are from www.racingbrake.com ( please see the site for all the info and specs ) They have EDP coating which is more like rubberized coating not paint, drilled and slotted surface with EDP coating the holes for no corrosion, lighter weight than stockers (minimal), and vented. For Pads, I went with the recommended Hawk HPS FerroCarbons.
Result:
So far, the pad and rotor combo is 100x improved over OEM rotors and PBR (Axxis) Metal Master pads. The pads seem to grip much better after doing the recommended bedding process, however, the front brakes now make a weird "woosh" noise when braking, even lightly putting on pressure; no biggie, just weird, and kinda kool. There is dust but it is now lighter in color than the previous PBR pads and OEM.
So, after bleeding the brakes, using SI rear discs and hawk rear pads, DOT 4 fluid, and SS lines, I FINALLY have brakes that engage once you lightly press the pedal, no more squishy feel.
some pics:
in my hand
on the car
Rotors are from www.racingbrake.com ( please see the site for all the info and specs ) They have EDP coating which is more like rubberized coating not paint, drilled and slotted surface with EDP coating the holes for no corrosion, lighter weight than stockers (minimal), and vented. For Pads, I went with the recommended Hawk HPS FerroCarbons.
Result:
So far, the pad and rotor combo is 100x improved over OEM rotors and PBR (Axxis) Metal Master pads. The pads seem to grip much better after doing the recommended bedding process, however, the front brakes now make a weird "woosh" noise when braking, even lightly putting on pressure; no biggie, just weird, and kinda kool. There is dust but it is now lighter in color than the previous PBR pads and OEM.
So, after bleeding the brakes, using SI rear discs and hawk rear pads, DOT 4 fluid, and SS lines, I FINALLY have brakes that engage once you lightly press the pedal, no more squishy feel.
some pics:
in my hand
on the car
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Originally Posted by varner88
those look baddasss where did you get em and how much
they are 75 each. more then brembo blanks, but they are drilled and slotted at the factory during manufacturing, thats a big + compared to others.
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Rep Power: 256 damn... if you guys live in southern cali, there's this place i know who whole sales. i got a whole set of rotors, front and rear(ep3) plus pbr ultimates for 230. about 40 bux each rotor. i'm talking blank slotted crossdrilled crossdrilled-slotted and yes it's all done by brembo. let me know if you are in that area and looking for brakes, i hook you up
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