fla-tls

I just changed my brakes with Raybestos rotors and Wearever silver semi-metallic pads. I am VERY happy with the stopping power and smoothness so far. I know that ceramics are the OEM setup for these cars, but in my experience semi-metallics resist that rotor buildup that people sometimes call rotor warping. They run a bit dirtier, and they don't last quite as long, but they've worked well for me in the past on other cars, and for this price I can change out my brakes twice as often and still be ahead of the game.

I got the whole setup (rotors and pads) for less than $70 from advance discount auto parts on their web site with no shipping charges.

acutee

This is a great alternative way to go. If they warped, you just replace them with another set. I am totally with you. Once the car gets older, personally, I just need something that works.

vzuptnguyen

nice. i was thinkin bout getting the racing brake rotors and hawk pads from marcus but no fundings currently, and i need new pads fast. im prolly get these too. how long did it take to get it shipped?

fla-tls

They arrived the next week.

etxxz

those pads are horrible in the sense that they make an intorelable ammount of brake dust...w/ aftermarket rims these are a pain in the lower intestinal track i'd spend the extra $20 and get ceramic pads or buy some ebc green...i worked at advance for 9mo

importvizion

my rear rotors just warped too, time for me to think of changing em. I dunno why you didn't just get satisfied pros they're only an extra 12 bux

fla-tls

I wanted semi-metallics (for the the front - haven't thought about the rears yet). I think the satisfied pros on the front are ceramic. I'm not worried with the dust so much as I am worried about rotor buildup / warping.

I know they are more dirty, but as I said before semi-metallics have worked well for me in the past. We'll see.

TLover8888

the OEM pads on our cars are ceramic?? didnt know that...thought they were semi-metallic

AcuraBuddy

The OEMS are ceramic, I must of paid a fortune for those being ripped of at Paragon Acura when they couldnt diagnose my brake problem. Amazing how dumb or if its either lazy these mechanics are.

squabbin

How difficult are teh Rotors to swap out? Do u need to bleed the brakes or do anything special other than turning bolts?

01tl4tl

You only have to bleed brakes if you open the bleeder valve or the line

Other than that read the brake diy for special tools that really help

wise2k

Yup, jus did similar too, went to AutoZone and got their Duralast rotors for $22 a piece but comes with 2years warranty no questions asked, and also got the PFC - Perfomance Friction Components ( www.performancefriction.com) Carbon Metallic pads( http://www.nationalfleetparts.com/pfc_faqs.htm ), set of 4 costed $30 with a lifetime warranty, no questions asked! Total rotor\pads = $75 labor was $90, but pretty simple if u have the tools, especially those pressure tools,,,jus need to remove wheel, then there are two screws holding the rotor to the car ), tuff to remove with a screwdriver, but fairly easy with a philips head attached to one of those zoom-zoom pressure things mechanics use! (of course u still gotta remove the calipers
So far I am impressed with the stopping power, silence and obviously smooth for now, hopefully gon be so for a while!
While u r there u can go ahead and spray paint your calipers too!!

fla-tls

My personal opinion is that brake fluid is something people don't really think about until they're having brake problems.

Brake fluid absorbs moisture and will turn darker as it does. When I did my brakes I bled all of the fluid out and replaced it with good old DOT 3. When the fluid in the reservoir starts to look like root beer, it's time to change it out. When it's new it will look a lot like apple juice. I'd recommend changing the fluid when you put on new pads/rotors. Hey - you're already in there and it's easy to do.

There are plenty of DIYs on it, and many different tools to help you do it by yourself. I just have a small tube with a one way check valve at the end. I bought it years ago for maybe $5. It works great, and only takes about 30 minutes tops to bleed the whole system.

Hmm - root beer - apple juice.... I'm thirsty!

SwampGas

2 whacks with a hammer using an impact screwdriver will get the rotor screws off with no problem.