Hey im wondering what are some better aftermarket rotors and pads, maybe slotted and drilled...what do you guys use, are you happy with them? i drive fast ...a bit too fast sometimes..110-130...so i need something that will stop me! the stock were good but now the're toast, specially since ive been driving to/from LA/SF a couple times, anyways thanks!

 

Some of the answers are here:
https://acurazine.com/forums/search.php?searchid=440871

 

hey Dr. that link won't work, what should search for in the search?

thanks

 

rotors = rotora slotted rotors

pads = ebc green stuff pads

 

slotted not drilled rotors if you do repeated fast stops, like track days- otherwise stick with a quality replacement- I like the HAWK HPS brake pads- official brakes of the SCCA!
The car stops with no noise or hesitation

 

Rotora slotted and cross drilled
I have Rotora pads. I like the set up. After the pads go I am going back to Hawks, I like those good stuff.

 

My set up and you can look in the group buys/vendors

Josh (EXCELERATE) supplied me mine and I am extremely happy

 

Maybe I can get some feedback on brakes for a TL which is not driven aggressively and is used under moderate condition? I would like to stick with a ceramic material, so I started looking into oem applications. I'm led to believe that Akebono is the oem supplier, but a few web sites advertise Akebobo oem application pads, and "Pro Stop" model which is still ceramic. I need brakes which will work well before the temperature is brought up under hard braking. So, is Akebono really the oem supplier, and what's my best bet, standard or Pro-Stop?

 

Your car came with ceramic brake pads oem

Do not be concerned with using oem- there are so many better product available. The car maker uses what it buys cheap in bulk-
you are buying to protect your life and those you love.

Many including myself- like the HAWK HPS pads, work at all temps, work REALLY well when you need BRAAAAAAAAAAAKES! Mine came from Pepboys and there are several vendors who sponsor this website and you can buy from them-shipped to you.

A few nice things on the HAWK pads, they have the backing plates already attached to the pads, the pad edges are chamfered/beveled edge to reduce possible noise from rotor edge ridge
If switching to HAWKS or any other good pad- turn the rotors if not replaced. There is a glaze that builds up n the rotor that inhibits correct operation of the new pads.
HAWK is the official pad of the SCCA and those guys run road races and parking lot races/autocross/pylons in all temps. There is even a winter slush series!

 

Thanks for the thoughts on Hawk HPS. I guess if they work in winter slush, they must stop well when cold.

 

i have powerslot slotted rotors and hawk ceramic pads. very good combo i must say

 

So then which one would be better?

Hawk HPS Street brake pads (Material: Composite)
or
Hawk Performance Ceramic Pads (Material: Ceramic)

People were saying they like the HPS, but i thought ceramic was better. Can someone help me out with this?

 

ive tried the HPS pads too, they do grip a lil better but create more noise then ceramics. they also tear up stock rotors bad so dunno bout aftermarket rotors wit HPS pads?