D-009: Stock RL brake rotors versus Aftermarket Brakes Discussion
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07LEGEND (01-31-2013)
#43
I'm curious to see how much brake dust these produce. I know OEM tries to offer the perfect compromise of noise, stopping power, brake dust so seeing how these hold up down the road is intriguing.
#45
Drifting
My Brakemotive ceramic pads produce very small amount of dust, almost immeasurable.
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kcjohnnyboy (06-26-2013)
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#47
Drifting
The brakes are still great! At the $180 price point including 4 slotted/cross drilled rotors, 8 ceramic pads and shipping, there's no need to resurface your old rotors.
#48
pumpkin escobar
anybody else using these brakes from 'brakemotive' that phantom is using? i'm very interested...they are now $200 for the set, but thats still a very good price.
how long have you been using them phantom? how many miles?
how long have you been using them phantom? how many miles?
#49
Drifting
Good luck and I am sure you won't be disappointed.
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#50
If these have better stopping power, pretty sure they are, and they won't rust, you're looking at a future buyer of these. And, they will look nice!
#51
Drifting
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edmontonoilers (08-08-2013)
#55
I read on some website that with any slotted rotor there will be some vibration during aggressive stops and a whirring noise during braking. Some have even described it as a playing card in the spokes of a bicycle wheel. Has anyone experienced this with these rotors?
Is there any truth that all drilled rotors will crack at the flange of the hole? If so, are they just surface cracks that don't affect performance?
Is there any truth that all drilled rotors will crack at the flange of the hole? If so, are they just surface cracks that don't affect performance?
#56
Drifting
I read on some website that with any slotted rotor there will be some vibration during aggressive stops and a whirring noise during braking. Some have even described it as a playing card in the spokes of a bicycle wheel. Has anyone experienced this with these rotors?
Is there any truth that all drilled rotors will crack at the flange of the hole? If so, are they just surface cracks that don't affect performance?
Is there any truth that all drilled rotors will crack at the flange of the hole? If so, are they just surface cracks that don't affect performance?
Yes, the slotted rotors are louder under aggressive braking. It's nothing major though.
#57
can you get pics of the rotors and the wheel from a couple feet away?
#58
Drifting
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#59
pumpkin escobar
i just had my brakemotive rotors & pads installed last weekend...all 4 wheels...so far so good.
thanks for the recommendation phantom! they look really good, stopping power seems to be slightly better than stock, but i don't drive or brake aggressively.
thanks for the recommendation phantom! they look really good, stopping power seems to be slightly better than stock, but i don't drive or brake aggressively.
#60
Drifting
Glad I could help!!
#61
the pics helped. are they noticeable from afar? i mean, can you see that they are cross-drilled and slotted from a distance.
#62
Drifting
Depending on your wheel pattern. On my OEM wheels, you can tell they are cross drilled and slotted from 5ft away. I didn't buy these for their looks, I bought them because of their performance.
#63
yea, i understand, i wanted to get them for looks and performance
#64
Racer
its been around 6 months and when I brake, it makes that grinding noise that I had before I replaced with these rotors and pads......going to see if I can get them replaced under warranty...
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There are quite a few 3G TLers who have purchase these as wel. For the most part folks seem to be very happy with them.
#66
Drifting
These brakes are "louder" than blank rotors because of the slots. Is it a grinding noise or more of a humming noise from the slots hitting against the pads?
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Here is the link for the thread in the 3G forum - happy reading -
https://acurazine.com/forums/sponsored-sales-group-buys-10/brakemotive-drilled-slotted-brake-kits-lowest-prices-ever-809114/
https://acurazine.com/forums/sponsored-sales-group-buys-10/brakemotive-drilled-slotted-brake-kits-lowest-prices-ever-809114/
#72
Drifting
I've had these brakes since January, so around seven months and about 9,000 miles, and the rotors are not warped. Yes, they got louder, but I knew that was going to be the case anyway. The braking power is measurably better than OEM, and that was important to me.
#73
I just put these on this past weekend as well and am very happy so far. The manufacturer of the pads that came with my BrakeMotive rotors was "powerstop" regardless - they're working great and look great - I'll try to circle back and update as i can!
#77
Drifting
Right before I traded my RL I had it in the shop troubleshooting a constant vibration from 70MPH and on, and they found one of the rear rotors warped. Other than that, the brakes were acceptable, but a really good value for the price. I did replace the rear rotors but that didn't fix my vibration issue.
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edmontonoilers (02-28-2015)
#78
Yikes.. what did you replace your rotors with?
I m thinking I will not go with the cross drilled/slotted rotor option just because after about 10000 Miles they will have to be replaced and cant be resurfaced..thinking of going with Centric Parts 120.40067 Premium Brake Rotor with E-Coating for 38+ shipping w/ Akebono ACT1091 ProACT Ultra-Premium Ceramic Front Brake Pads all around.
Thoughts? Thanks.
I m thinking I will not go with the cross drilled/slotted rotor option just because after about 10000 Miles they will have to be replaced and cant be resurfaced..thinking of going with Centric Parts 120.40067 Premium Brake Rotor with E-Coating for 38+ shipping w/ Akebono ACT1091 ProACT Ultra-Premium Ceramic Front Brake Pads all around.
Thoughts? Thanks.
#79
Drifting
Yikes.. what did you replace your rotors with?
I m thinking I will not go with the cross drilled/slotted rotor option just because after about 10000 Miles they will have to be replaced and cant be resurfaced..thinking of going with Centric Parts 120.40067 Premium Brake Rotor with E-Coating for 38+ shipping w/ Akebono ACT1091 ProACT Ultra-Premium Ceramic Front Brake Pads all around.
Thoughts? Thanks.
I m thinking I will not go with the cross drilled/slotted rotor option just because after about 10000 Miles they will have to be replaced and cant be resurfaced..thinking of going with Centric Parts 120.40067 Premium Brake Rotor with E-Coating for 38+ shipping w/ Akebono ACT1091 ProACT Ultra-Premium Ceramic Front Brake Pads all around.
Thoughts? Thanks.
Good luck!!
#80
brakes are such an important part of the car, I would not mess around buying cheap. Go with a reputable company always, these eBay rotors and brake pads are made in china and we don't know their quality control on these parts. Get parts from Hawk, Centric and other reputable brands.