New Brakes FTW!
05-28-2009, 05:05 PM
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New Brakes FTW!
Finally got a chance to put these bad boys on! Had them sitting in the basement all winter waiting for the brakes to wear out. Couldn't stand the vibration any more so up in the air she went:
BEFORE
HOTNESS
DURING
AFTER
Bedding them in as soon as i finish this post.
And winter was not good to my calipers. Re-painting on Sunday!
BEFORE
HOTNESS
DURING
AFTER
Bedding them in as soon as i finish this post.
And winter was not good to my calipers. Re-painting on Sunday!
05-28-2009, 05:15 PM
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You put them on backwards.
On a side note, what pads are you running?
On a side note, what pads are you running?
05-28-2009, 05:53 PM
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Yeah he did put them on backwards the slots should be going the other way.
You gotta take them off and switch them to the other side!
You gotta take them off and switch them to the other side!
05-28-2009, 11:44 PM
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I put them on my dads corvette like that they look like there suppose to go that way in mine and daves defence after going on the net I know better now
05-29-2009, 12:18 AM
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What brand rotors are you running? I have Racing Brake rotors and they have an arrow for rotation, and they are supposed to spin against the spin of the wheel.
I was under the assumption all slotted rotors are like that.
I was under the assumption all slotted rotors are like that.
05-29-2009, 01:27 AM
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05-29-2009, 01:54 AM
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I bedded them in after I posted this thread and man they are butter! Such an improvement from warn set...nasty. Is there a market for used rotors? I'm having them resurfaced and cleaned if they have a decent amount of life on them. Cheap replacement to hold someone over i guess.
I bedded them in after I posted this thread and man they are butter! Such an improvement from warn set...nasty. Is there a market for used rotors? I'm having them resurfaced and cleaned if they have a decent amount of life on them. Cheap replacement to hold someone over i guess.
05-29-2009, 08:17 AM
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I need new front rotors and pads, I went cheap the last time I switched my brakes and my rotors are WARPED after only a year...
How much did u pay for those front rotors?
When I got my first new rotors back in 03-04 i went with roters and EBC green and they worked out GREAT, I was strapped for cash last time I did my brakes so I went autozone special and now I know not to skimp on breaks cuz the others might cost 2 x more but last 3 x longer!
How much did u pay for those front rotors?
When I got my first new rotors back in 03-04 i went with roters and EBC green and they worked out GREAT, I was strapped for cash last time I did my brakes so I went autozone special and now I know not to skimp on breaks cuz the others might cost 2 x more but last 3 x longer!
05-29-2009, 12:42 PM
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If you ever skimp on brakes, never get Autozone pads. They crumble (literally).
Im running Racing Brake slotted rotors for the front, stock rotors in the rear and Hawk Ceramic pads. Ive had them on for over a week and I love them. I had plenty of life left in my OE braks, but these stop so much better.
I think it was about $380 shipped from Heel Toe.
Im running Racing Brake slotted rotors for the front, stock rotors in the rear and Hawk Ceramic pads. Ive had them on for over a week and I love them. I had plenty of life left in my OE braks, but these stop so much better.
I think it was about $380 shipped from Heel Toe.
05-29-2009, 09:31 PM
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Yeah it was an entire set of rotors. I got Front and rear rotors, drilled and slotted, the Posi Quiet pads, and the zinc dip with the painted hubs for $300 shipped. I drove around all day today after i seafoamed my engine to burn off the seafoam in the tank. They felt amazing! So soft and absolutely quiet! Couldn't be happier.
05-30-2009, 10:05 AM
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Yeah it was an entire set of rotors. I got Front and rear rotors, drilled and slotted, the Posi Quiet pads, and the zinc dip with the painted hubs for $300 shipped. I drove around all day today after i seafoamed my engine to burn off the seafoam in the tank. They felt amazing! So soft and absolutely quiet! Couldn't be happier.
05-30-2009, 11:00 AM
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05-30-2009, 06:45 PM
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How is it breaking thus far?
I Really need new front brakes, so let me know when u find there #!
05-30-2009, 10:11 PM
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They might be GREAT at first but all rotors feel GREAT at first mine even felt GREAT at first 5k miles later they SUCK BIG (u know what)..
ANYONE have these rotors on for extended period of time?
06-02-2009, 10:33 PM
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anyone have any idea where the discs are from; China, Taiwan, etc. I emailed the guy from rotorpros in regards to what blanks they use, and they mentioned they use centric blanks. they then drill and slot them themselves. they cover the rotors from warping and cracking for 2 years.
06-02-2009, 11:51 PM
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when i got mine though. They had a website and i just called them up and
told him what i needed.
They have been on for two weeks now and i was stomping on them
yesterday. Just took her out for a spin (first drive all day) and it was pretty
cool out. first stop i got on 'em pretty hard and still stopping like butter.
I will update this thread as the weeks go by to let everyone know how they
are doin. Its rained a few days this week and that zinc coating doesn't even
let the minerals from the rain stay on 'em! Look good all the time!
06-03-2009, 09:19 AM
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Hey OP your right here in lindenhurst! I've never seen your ride though even though we are neighboring towns! Also I want to know where you got them from as well as I need to replace my brakes as I have my new tires and wheels on! Can we meet up sometime and check out each others rides? Did you by any chance go to ACHS?
06-03-2009, 10:12 PM
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Hey OP your right here in lindenhurst! I've never seen your ride though even though we are neighboring towns! Also I want to know where you got them from as well as I need to replace my brakes as I have my new tires and wheels on! Can we meet up sometime and check out each others rides? Did you by any chance go to ACHS?
06-04-2009, 07:52 PM
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That looks SO much better man. I hate how the stock ones get all nasty looking.
Considered painting that caliper?
Considered painting that caliper?
06-05-2009, 02:48 AM
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I have AP Racing BBK on my RSX and I was told the direction of the grooves makes no dif... it is the direction of the vanes you have to be concerned with. Some rotors will have the grooves running clockwise and some will have them running counterclockwise.
06-05-2009, 08:15 AM
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Haha, small world man. Yeah i graduated '03 from ACHS. Don't miss that place! Dude i'm home all day (I work from home) so if you want to meet up then hit me up (847) 508-2286. I might be goin to the beach tom, but maybe before or after that. We can check out the cars and stuff.
I actually work out of my house as well! What do you do?Also whats your last name, my sister graduated from ACHS in 03
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06-05-2009, 08:31 AM
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06-05-2009, 04:49 PM
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Well no one is allowed to see my car till next tuesday as my front bumper cover is all cracked and stuff from the winter. Winter didn't like my car at all. Ruined my bumper and my brakes look the same as yours so I need to order what you did and replace them lol. So next tuesday I will get a hold of you, lol. As that when it is going in to get all pretty again I actually work out of my house as well! What do you do?
Also whats your last name, my sister graduated from ACHS in 03
-Nick-
I actually work out of my house as well! What do you do?Also whats your last name, my sister graduated from ACHS in 03
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06-06-2009, 05:25 PM
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2002 Cl-S just like you. Which I think it's funny I've never seen you around. Was actually just about to buy a 2010 Camaro SS but decided not to and go for a house instead. Kara Mastrodonato is my sister. Yeah I need to get those calibers you have! You have a link, which I'm sure you posted one already but don't feel like reading