Brake rotor recommendation
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Why not try the Hawk brand rotors? Dont go cheap and risk the warping and other noise issues that occur.
Hawk is decent and also has a Green design as well?
Hawk is decent and also has a Green design as well?
Originally Posted By: SERonBLAST
Why not try the Hawk brand rotors?
When did they start manufacturing (OEM style, I know they make racing/'hat' style, 2 piece stuff) rotors??!!
Why not try the Hawk brand rotors?
When did they start manufacturing (OEM style, I know they make racing/'hat' style, 2 piece stuff) rotors??!!
I use HAWK HPS on my Corvette, very happy with them. I tried GM Ceramic, took them off early, they warped my rotors and didn't stop worth a darn.
Look at:
http://brakeperformance.com/site/index.php?ad=direct
for rotors, good rotors and decent prices. Do not use their pads.
Look at:
http://brakeperformance.com/site/index.php?ad=direct
for rotors, good rotors and decent prices. Do not use their pads.
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EBC OEM style They work great. Price is right for the quality. Your size (UPR7270) should be around $82 w/Free shipping and usually no sales tax depending on state
http://www.ebcbrakes.com/automotive/ebc_premium_replacement_rotors/index.shtml
http://www.ebcbrakes.com/automotive/ebc_premium_replacement_rotors/index.shtml
Try Amazone.com, they have some good/average rotors for as low as $40/ea with free shipping. They have some brand name rotors such as Wagner, AC Delco, Centric Parts, Raybestos ...
I like good pads.
Homework will net you a good idea of what to use. Hawk HPS are good, but dirty . Their ceramics should be good in this respect.
And don't think brake dust is a minor issue.
Rotors?
You can get good cheap Chinese ones, or faulty expensive name brand ones.
There are no guaranties anymore.
I lean towards cheap Chinese ones.
At worst, even if they do go bad, you can get new ones from the warranty, or just buy new ones and still be ahead.
Remember, name brand rotors are not a sure thing.
Homework will net you a good idea of what to use. Hawk HPS are good, but dirty . Their ceramics should be good in this respect.
And don't think brake dust is a minor issue.
Rotors?
You can get good cheap Chinese ones, or faulty expensive name brand ones.
There are no guaranties anymore.
I lean towards cheap Chinese ones.
At worst, even if they do go bad, you can get new ones from the warranty, or just buy new ones and still be ahead.
Remember, name brand rotors are not a sure thing.
Originally Posted By: dailydriver
Originally Posted By: SERonBLAST
Why not try the Hawk brand rotors?
When did they start manufacturing (OEM style, I know they make racing/'hat' style, 2 piece stuff) rotors??!!
I wasnt aware of that, i was looking for a drilled slotted set for my Nissan. I then came across the Hawks. I didnt know they werent for daily driving.
Originally Posted By: SERonBLAST
Why not try the Hawk brand rotors?
When did they start manufacturing (OEM style, I know they make racing/'hat' style, 2 piece stuff) rotors??!!
I wasnt aware of that, i was looking for a drilled slotted set for my Nissan. I then came across the Hawks. I didnt know they werent for daily driving.
If I lived where they used no salt in the winter time, I would love to try any brand name CRYO rotors(frozen down to unbeleivably low temps). I think they may last me the life of the vehicle for the way I drive. But, I think most brand name rotors at an affordable price will warp in 2-3 years(this is my experience). Brembo and Centirc have thus far given me the longest service for normal replacement rotors over other brands that I have used(Raybestos, Bendix, Wagner, BeckArnley, WareEver, ProStop etc.)
I won't spend the money on Cryo type rotors due to the salt used here in the winter time. They will still pit and rust like anything else.
I won't spend the money on Cryo type rotors due to the salt used here in the winter time. They will still pit and rust like anything else.
Wow. So you tried 8 brands in all? Across about 24 years of ownership. Hmmmm.....
But the brand is no protection as Mechtech said.
You MUST get the rotors trued up before installation. I have taken high quality name brand rotors right out of the box and they were unacceptable for runout.
But the brand is no protection as Mechtech said.
You MUST get the rotors trued up before installation. I have taken high quality name brand rotors right out of the box and they were unacceptable for runout.
Originally Posted By: Char Baby
If I lived where they used no salt in the winter time, I would love to try any brand name CRYO rotors(frozen down to unbeleivably low temps). I think they may last me the life of the vehicle for the way I drive. But, I think most brand name rotors at an affordable price will warp in 2-3 years(this is my experience). Brembo and Centirc have thus far given me the longest service for normal replacement rotors over other brands that I have used(Raybestos, Bendix, Wagner, BeckArnley, WareEver, ProStop etc.)
I won't spend the money on Cryo type rotors due to the salt used here in the winter time. They will still pit and rust like anything else.
I have cyro treated ZINC PLATED drilled and slotted rotors with Hawk HPS pads. They are great. If you get zinc plated they will not rust.
If I lived where they used no salt in the winter time, I would love to try any brand name CRYO rotors(frozen down to unbeleivably low temps). I think they may last me the life of the vehicle for the way I drive. But, I think most brand name rotors at an affordable price will warp in 2-3 years(this is my experience). Brembo and Centirc have thus far given me the longest service for normal replacement rotors over other brands that I have used(Raybestos, Bendix, Wagner, BeckArnley, WareEver, ProStop etc.)
I won't spend the money on Cryo type rotors due to the salt used here in the winter time. They will still pit and rust like anything else.
I have cyro treated ZINC PLATED drilled and slotted rotors with Hawk HPS pads. They are great. If you get zinc plated they will not rust.
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I brake clean the WHOLE rotor on my own stuff.
Then I use Rustoleum on the inner vent fins .
I believe when these rust down the road, the rotor can get uneven from the pressure.
Not perfect, but better than it was.
Rustoleum on brakes? Surprising, but it is not burning or melting off. I do my brake drums too.
Then I use Rustoleum on the inner vent fins .
I believe when these rust down the road, the rotor can get uneven from the pressure.
Not perfect, but better than it was.
Rustoleum on brakes? Surprising, but it is not burning or melting off. I do my brake drums too.
Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
Wow. So you tried 8 brands in all? Across about 24 years of ownership. Hmmmm.....
But the brand is no protection as Mechtech said.
You MUST get the rotors trued up before installation. I have taken high quality name brand rotors right out of the box and they were unacceptable for runout.
No, I have probably tried more than eight brands of rotors! That's just since the 1980's when brake rotors turned to garbage. Through the late 60's and all of the 70's brake rotors were different...Heavier, better made. Today, most of the rotors are throw away IMHO! But, there are better ones and the Brembo & Centric have worked better for me although I don't want to say that there the best for all applications because I wouldn't know! For me,(just me) it's been a little more money and alot better rotor(s)
Wow. So you tried 8 brands in all? Across about 24 years of ownership. Hmmmm.....
But the brand is no protection as Mechtech said.
You MUST get the rotors trued up before installation. I have taken high quality name brand rotors right out of the box and they were unacceptable for runout.
No, I have probably tried more than eight brands of rotors! That's just since the 1980's when brake rotors turned to garbage. Through the late 60's and all of the 70's brake rotors were different...Heavier, better made. Today, most of the rotors are throw away IMHO! But, there are better ones and the Brembo & Centric have worked better for me although I don't want to say that there the best for all applications because I wouldn't know! For me,(just me) it's been a little more money and alot better rotor(s)
Originally Posted By: Corvette Owner
Originally Posted By: Char Baby
If I lived where they used no salt in the winter time, I would love to try any brand name CRYO rotors(frozen down to unbeleivably low temps). I think they may last me the life of the vehicle for the way I drive. But, I think most brand name rotors at an affordable price will warp in 2-3 years(this is my experience). Brembo and Centirc have thus far given me the longest service for normal replacement rotors over other brands that I have used(Raybestos, Bendix, Wagner, BeckArnley, WareEver, ProStop etc.)
I won't spend the money on Cryo type rotors due to the salt used here in the winter time. They will still pit and rust like anything else.
I have cyro treated ZINC PLATED drilled and slotted rotors with Hawk HPS pads. They are great. If you get zinc plated they will not rust.
Well, nice of you to think of me but, I don't want dirlled/slotted rotors and, their not made for alot of vehicles that I have owned nor, are they made for every application. These types of rotors are ususlly for vehicles with performance potential. Alot of vehicles that I drive/own have family potential in mind.
Originally Posted By: Char Baby
If I lived where they used no salt in the winter time, I would love to try any brand name CRYO rotors(frozen down to unbeleivably low temps). I think they may last me the life of the vehicle for the way I drive. But, I think most brand name rotors at an affordable price will warp in 2-3 years(this is my experience). Brembo and Centirc have thus far given me the longest service for normal replacement rotors over other brands that I have used(Raybestos, Bendix, Wagner, BeckArnley, WareEver, ProStop etc.)
I won't spend the money on Cryo type rotors due to the salt used here in the winter time. They will still pit and rust like anything else.
I have cyro treated ZINC PLATED drilled and slotted rotors with Hawk HPS pads. They are great. If you get zinc plated they will not rust.
Well, nice of you to think of me but, I don't want dirlled/slotted rotors and, their not made for alot of vehicles that I have owned nor, are they made for every application. These types of rotors are ususlly for vehicles with performance potential. Alot of vehicles that I drive/own have family potential in mind.
Brakes are way downsized nowadays.
They run hotter, and have more problems from that.
They run hotter, and have more problems from that.
Originally Posted By: mechtech2
Brakes are way downsized nowadays.
They run hotter, and have more problems from that.
Indeed!
Brakes are way downsized nowadays.
They run hotter, and have more problems from that.
Indeed!
I've used Brembo blanks with no problems and are fairly cheap.
napa ultra premium rotors are guaranteed not to warp. If they do they will replace them with a new set.
Originally Posted By: ProStreetCamaro
napa ultra premium rotors are guaranteed not to warp. If they do they will replace them with a new set.
Hmmm! the only lifetime guarantee I have ever seen on brakes warrants against MFG defects(for life, how ever long that is). I have a NAPA near by, I'll have to go in sometime and ask for myself and get the real scoop on these. If so, I'll have to check the prices.
napa ultra premium rotors are guaranteed not to warp. If they do they will replace them with a new set.
Hmmm! the only lifetime guarantee I have ever seen on brakes warrants against MFG defects(for life, how ever long that is). I have a NAPA near by, I'll have to go in sometime and ask for myself and get the real scoop on these. If so, I'll have to check the prices.
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