Brake Rotor Comparison

[The Critic]

Centric Premium Black Brake Rotor
Brembo Blank OEM Replacement Rotor
Raybestos PG PLUS VSM Replacement Rotor

These three rotors are of the "premium" line-up from their respective manufacturers. In order, how would you rank them, and why. Please share any personal experience you have with any of these rotors. I don't mind spending a bit more $$ on rotors if they will last longer and resist warpage better, but I'm just not sure which of the three is best.

Thanks.

 

[Doc8404]

I have the Brembo OEM's on my F150, along with Hawk LTS pads, great stopping power, NO noise and no dust.

 

[bdcardinal]

i have no experience with raybestos, but i know a lot of CarQuest's brake parts are from them and they are realy good.

i have Brembo blanks on my 2 cars, 98 mustang GT(2000 Cobra R brakes) and 00 Grand Marquis. they are really high quality, but non painted hats so they rust easy.

centric are what one of my old suppliers used, they were really good, never had a comeback with them.

 

[televascular]

Go with the Brembo OEMs. A bit pricey, but you get pristine quality with a reputation to back it up. When seated properly with the pads, they will never warp (under normal driving conditions).

 

[Doc8404]

as with all brake jobs, make sure you torque the caliper bolts, carrier if you have one and the lug nuts....or you will have warped rotors.

 

[mechtech2]

I'd get a solid rotor, not drilled, slotted, or dimpled.
Internal [sandwiched] venting is good, though.

 

[Doc8404]

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Internal [sandwiched] venting is good, though.

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i don't think i've seen one without this....
the Brembo OEM's are just "plain" ventilated rotors.

 

[Colt45ws]

Alot of rear rotors will just be solid without internal venting...

Still a #@$%! of a lot better than drums.
And I agree. Just a good plain OE style rotor.

 

[Doc8404]

OH $HIT, DUH. thanks....I forgot all about my rear rotors LOL...you are 100% right!