Advice on rotors and pads for my 850 turbo

ariete57 · Post by **ariete57** » 08 Feb 2009, 19:41

Its time for new rotors and pads.... so I started to research for new rotors,drilled /slotted combo and i have found so many different prices etc etc . I would like to know if anyone can direct me to a site for some reasonably priced rotors and pads,ceramic maybe . I appreciate any input on this area. Thank You

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 08 Feb 2009, 20:55

A couple of years ago I bought from R1Concepts on eBay (slotted drilled and zinc plated). These have done great for me and will buy again when I need rotors...nice thing is they never rust! I do use OEM pads (they're dirty but don't squeal), but lately many have been using Akebono pads (www.fcpgroton.com) with great results.

To be honest with you, I think slotted AND drilled are sort of an over-kill. I've come to the conclusion that with that much of the metal drilled away, there is less of the pad contacting the rotor and thus any gains in stopping distance is lost. If I had it to do over, I probably would have just bought slotted- though the drilled really looks good and I'm sure if I were racing or driving mountain roads and braking all the time, they would keep the brakes from over-heating. I do know that I have very little to no fade with my setup.

Here is R1Concept's eBay store: http://stores.ebay.com/R1Concepts/Brake-Rotors.html I see now how they sell ceramic pads with their brake rotors.

Lan506 · Post by **Lan506** » 25 Feb 2009, 16:15

I have been using EBC 3GD rotors. They are both cross drilled and slotted, so very similar to the ones used by MIJ. The zinc coating is nice also. I find myself replacing rotors less since switching from OEM to these. Cost is about $160 for Front and I think $140ish for the Rears. I'm not completely sure with the prices, but i can give you the site from my other computer where I buy from.

In terms of pads, I use the OEM pads, just because they do the job and are relatively quiet. Plus I clean my wheels often, so brake dust is not a problem for me.

gigidy5 · Post by **gigidy5** » 17 Mar 2009, 04:10

Here you go.
http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exec/p ... gory_id/45
These are what I plan on getting.

landyacht33 · Post by **landyacht33** » 18 Mar 2009, 17:35

i went to tire rack and used ate star rotors and satisfied pro ceramics and im happy with low dust and can make the passenger sick onfull braking. i got these at tirerack.com