I need help choosing new rotors for '07 TL-S!
12-13-2011, 01:24 PM
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I need help choosing new rotors for '07 TL-S!
I need to replace my original front rotors. My car just hit 100k and I still have not replaced my original ones.
They are starting to rattle when I apply the brakes.
Please let me know what kind I should get. The prices range are so wide I"m not sure which ones to get.
Thanks much guys!! Any experience in replacemnt ones?
They are starting to rattle when I apply the brakes.
Please let me know what kind I should get. The prices range are so wide I"m not sure which ones to get.
Thanks much guys!! Any experience in replacemnt ones?
12-13-2011, 02:09 PM
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Depends what you want.
If you want acceptable day-to-day use, similar to OE, but less expensive, look at the NAPA Premium rotors.
If you want OE level, I'd stay with the OE rotor or a Brembo blank of the proper OE size.
If you want slots or drilled with OE performance or better, look at StopTech or Racing Brake.
I've run everything listed there and none of them are "bad". Personally, from what I've tried, I think the OE Brembo blank is the best "OE" replacement and the Racing Brake slotted the best "performance" choice.
If you want acceptable day-to-day use, similar to OE, but less expensive, look at the NAPA Premium rotors.
If you want OE level, I'd stay with the OE rotor or a Brembo blank of the proper OE size.
If you want slots or drilled with OE performance or better, look at StopTech or Racing Brake.
I've run everything listed there and none of them are "bad". Personally, from what I've tried, I think the OE Brembo blank is the best "OE" replacement and the Racing Brake slotted the best "performance" choice.
12-13-2011, 02:39 PM
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Back in the days, I replaced my car's OEM with the blank Brembos from tirerack and with Akebono ceramic pads.... I think they were money very well spent. I could feel a noticeable difference in the braking. Both, in terms of grip and in terms of the braking distance.
I will say, stay away from drilled/slotted ones. They are good for track and all, but for everyday drive, not a wise choice. My brother put them in his tC, and he removed them within the first year. They were great in cooling down and drying up, but in everyday drive, you the blank ones do just fine too. The problem with the slotted and drilled rotors is that they will wear your pads away faster. Think of a cheese shredder...... those rotors have same effect on your pads too.
But that is just my suggestion, it will be your choice at the end.
Hope this helps.
I will say, stay away from drilled/slotted ones. They are good for track and all, but for everyday drive, not a wise choice. My brother put them in his tC, and he removed them within the first year. They were great in cooling down and drying up, but in everyday drive, you the blank ones do just fine too. The problem with the slotted and drilled rotors is that they will wear your pads away faster. Think of a cheese shredder...... those rotors have same effect on your pads too.
But that is just my suggestion, it will be your choice at the end.
Hope this helps.
12-13-2011, 02:49 PM
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I heard Brakemotive rotors aren't bad =)
Those are probably the ones I'm gonna get when winter ends.
Those are probably the ones I'm gonna get when winter ends.
12-13-2011, 03:12 PM
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Back in the days, I replaced my car's OEM with the blank Brembos from tirerack and with Akebono ceramic pads.... I think they were money very well spent. I could feel a noticeable difference in the braking. Both, in terms of grip and in terms of the braking distance.
I will say, stay away from drilled/slotted ones. They are good for track and all, but for everyday drive, not a wise choice. My brother put them in his tC, and he removed them within the first year. They were great in cooling down and drying up, but in everyday drive, you the blank ones do just fine too. The problem with the slotted and drilled rotors is that they will wear your pads away faster. Think of a cheese shredder...... those rotors have same effect on your pads too.
But that is just my suggestion, it will be your choice at the end.
Hope this helps.
I will say, stay away from drilled/slotted ones. They are good for track and all, but for everyday drive, not a wise choice. My brother put them in his tC, and he removed them within the first year. They were great in cooling down and drying up, but in everyday drive, you the blank ones do just fine too. The problem with the slotted and drilled rotors is that they will wear your pads away faster. Think of a cheese shredder...... those rotors have same effect on your pads too.
But that is just my suggestion, it will be your choice at the end.
Hope this helps.
12-13-2011, 03:55 PM
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I personally say stay with OEM. Why mess with something that is upgraded and excellent right from the factory? If you want OEM with less dust use OEM rotors with autozone cmax gold ceramics. You lose a little stopping power, but still way more than enough.
Also, the TLS brakes are super easy to do. If you have the tools, time, and place to do them I recommend doing them yourself.
James
Also, the TLS brakes are super easy to do. If you have the tools, time, and place to do them I recommend doing them yourself.
James
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12-13-2011, 04:03 PM
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Agreed. Brake jobs are not that hard with very basic tools. And even the "special" tools needed wanted for the job are uber affordable. Caliper piston tool is under 20.00 and the hammer screwdriver is around 35.00 for a good one and well worth investment.
Brembo blanks are hard to beat. I personally like slotted because it cleans the pads a little more but you will replace pads more often as well.
On that note with drilled/slotted rotors you will NOT be able to have them turned so if they do warp or wear uneven or any problems whatsoever then you will have to replace them.
So an OE style or "blank" rotor would be recommended to normal people.
Either way, brakes are one thing you really don't want to cut corners or cost on either. Only next to tires.
A vehicle that goes fast is nothing compared to a vehicle that can't stop.
Brembo blanks are hard to beat. I personally like slotted because it cleans the pads a little more but you will replace pads more often as well.
On that note with drilled/slotted rotors you will NOT be able to have them turned so if they do warp or wear uneven or any problems whatsoever then you will have to replace them.
So an OE style or "blank" rotor would be recommended to normal people.
Either way, brakes are one thing you really don't want to cut corners or cost on either. Only next to tires.
A vehicle that goes fast is nothing compared to a vehicle that can't stop.
12-13-2011, 04:27 PM
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Powerslot slotted rotors are a great option too. Black coating on the hubs and vanes, power alloy compound, machined rotor. They are durable and better looking.
http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-276953.aspx
http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-276952.aspx
http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-276953.aspx
http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-276952.aspx
12-14-2011, 09:53 AM
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I'm running Power Slot rotors and Hawk HPS pads with good results, they look good and perform well.
For more fun, you could paint your calipers when you have them off the rotors.
For more fun, you could paint your calipers when you have them off the rotors.
12-14-2011, 11:23 AM
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Centric Premium ($41) http://www.centricparts.com/index.ph...d=51&Itemid=85
Centric Power Alloy ($75 but no longer see the part number) http://www.centricparts.com/index.ph...186&Itemid=232
Centric High Carbon ($60) http://www.centricparts.com/index.ph...266&Itemid=246
Centric High Carbon Cryo Treated ($80 tirerack)
Centric also makes powerslot & sportstop, but you pay a lot more per rotor (over twice as much). Curved vanes and power alloy are nice though.
http://extranet.soleniuminc.com/Cent...08&m=58&mm=749
http://extranet.soleniuminc.com/Cent...08&m=58&mm=749
Centric Power Alloy ($75 but no longer see the part number) http://www.centricparts.com/index.ph...186&Itemid=232
Centric High Carbon ($60) http://www.centricparts.com/index.ph...266&Itemid=246
Centric High Carbon Cryo Treated ($80 tirerack)
Centric also makes powerslot & sportstop, but you pay a lot more per rotor (over twice as much). Curved vanes and power alloy are nice though.
http://extranet.soleniuminc.com/Cent...08&m=58&mm=749
http://extranet.soleniuminc.com/Cent...08&m=58&mm=749
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