Hello all. It's about time I replaced my OEM rotors (91k miles, had them resurfaced at 45k) and was wondering what folks here would suggest. I am more concerned with warping than performance (so no BBK for me ). I tried to do a search but it was not working for me but since I am a long time lurker, the consensus in the past IIRC is:

1) Rotora with Axxis pads
2) Brembo blanks with ? (I looked up Akebono ProACT Ceramic Pads on tirerack)

Rotora's complaints (again IIRC) were possible early warping and squeaking. I don't recall any complaints for the Brembo blanks but I could have missed them. Again, my biggest beef is with warpage (mine began to exhibit the characteristic vibration after ~27k miles like clockwork new and after resurfacing) and am hoping for something better than OEM in this regard.

Also, any suggestions on where I purchase them from? I am leaning towards tirerack as the prices seem decent and they have always promptly delivered for me in the past (for wheels anyway).

 

Racingbrake ftw!

 

Either:

Racing Brake from site vendor Mr HeelToe (www.heeltoeauto.com)

OR

Rotora from site vendor Excelerate (www.excelerateperformance.com)

OR

StopTech from either of the above vendors.



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let the vendors suggest a pad for your driving style--
they know what works best on what rotors--and its not going to be akebono~

for normal street drivers either the brembo blanks or stoptech are fine
The other 2 mentioned are excellent upgrades for more spirited drivers

Gen 2 TL/CL remember we can use dual piston calipers for a 95 legend-- increased brake pressure to the pads and rotors and more pad stabilty--really makes the upgrade rotor/pads work at their designed best

 

and the calipers cost the same as TL calipers

FLUSH the brake fluid before doing any work on the brakes

 

I just installed Racing Brakes slotted rotors, Racing Brake ET300 pads, Racing brakes SS lines, Legend 2 piston calipers and used Amsoil DOT 4 fluid and I doubt my brakes ever warp again. The difference is outstanding and gets better and better the more they "wear in". They aren't that expensive either.

 

Don't see StopTech rotors for 2nd gen. in either online store- ?

 

on heeltoe use the build your own combo- it should be in the drop down choices
or PM both places for a price--include your zipcode and ask for pad suggestion
heeltoe has a discount code on his signature- acurazinerocks

 

I put on the Brembo blanks and Satisfied ceramic pads from tirerack. All is fine except they rotors warped after about 50k miles. I do not drive hard or anything, and I was very easy on everything the first few thousand miles.

 

1. Search is your friend...
2. Check out this thread and the recommendation SodaLuvr made to me and others... LINK.
SodaLuvr made a recommendation (Post #6) and that is what I went with (Post#57).... If you like these pads and want to buy them, I have an extra set of pads and will sell them to you... Let me know.

Another thread (about pads):
Brake Pads - https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/new-brake-pads-706754/

 

i use rotora on all my cars

 

rotora and ebc all the way!

 

I would avoid Brembo rotors...unless they are high end, & even then.
Put Brembo & Satisfied GS6 pads, and the rotors are slightly warped already after only 20k miles, not enough to cut/replace them yet, but enough to go more expensive next time. The satisfied GS6 pads however are excellent, saved me twice from an accident...& they do stop great....with lots of brake dust as a side effect.

 

Just depends on your driving style. I am using Power Slot with Akebono pads and they have been working great.

 

I've had my Rotora slotted rotors for 2+ years and they are still running like a champ!

 

We have ROTORA rotors on the online store. You can PM us for pricing on the STOPTECH rotors.