finest_bx_rican

My maintenance is due and thus far I have been going to a local mechanic for routine oil changes and breaks pads, however, they are aftermarket and the pads they used last time warped my rotors because they were to thight ...

I was told by Acura that the rotors can be resurface and it be wise if I use authentic break pads ..

My question is should I just buy the OEM break pads for 70 front and 73 back or should I buy some high quality break pads? if so which one ..

Also, should I resurface the rotors or buy new ones ....

Hi speed

iTrader: (3)

The rotors and pads need to be matched or compatable. If you are running aftermarket pads you also need the rotors. I am using Rotora pads and rotors and have not had a problem. I have heard that turning stock rotors is a bad idea on the tl because they are prone to warp if too thin. The cost to machine the rotors is many times close or more than buying new rotors from the aftermarket

Excelerate

iTrader: (1)

I'd recommend getting some STOPTECH or ROTORA slotted rotors and a good ceramic pad (you can use OE or ROTORA). The factory rotors are prone to distortiong (at least if you have the A/T).

We have pricing on our website at http://store.excelerateperformance.com Use promo code AZ ROTORA for a discount on the rotors if you are interested.

djbonsu

iTrader: (3)

STOPTECH slotted/drilled rotors with Rotora H2 pads FTW

blkaspec

i swapped for Racing Brake brand rotors and pads (ET500) and have been VERY happy! bought them from one of the vendors on here, Mr. Heeltoe...link below. Just click on the "Build own brakes" buttons at the bottom of page to check prices. Great vendor and AWESOME brakes, i highly recommend both. Excelerate, you are great too!

http://www.heeltoeauto.com/home.php?cat=95

thcmagik

i was in the market for new rotors as well. is it true the drilled rotors are prone to cracking ? should i just go with slotted ?

princelybug

iTrader: (16)

Yes, and yes. Drilled rotors are better for "looks", but slotted rotors are the way to go for better performance.

princelybug

iTrader: (16)

To the OP, if you can swing it, I'd go with the RacingBrake setup, both pads and rotors. OEM rotors are prone to warping, this is for AT and MT cars.

Xiomaro

iTrader: (5)

what about drilled and slotted?

blkaspec

see post #7

Chewy

I'm new to the posting here. Is there a DIY thread on changing out the rotors and pads?

Excelerate

iTrader: (1)

Drilled and slotted or just drilled are fine as long as it's drilled properly. ROTORA, STOPTECH, etc machine the rotors properly so you shouldn't have any issues. Functionally, the drilled/slotted and the slotted are the same so adding the holes is really more for aesthetic purposes.

jetblakTL

Got the Rotora rotors and pads a few months ago. Great setup, light dust, no noise (so far).