For those of you have run Centric C-tek Standard Rotors, how have they performed and held up (rust, run-out)? I am looking at them for mild street performance application. Supposedly these rotors have upgraded iron G11H18 and claim precise machining, but Centric does not go into detail about mill balancing or run-out like Raybestos. Raybestos AT are not available for my vehicle any more, only their professional grade. For pads I am considering Akebono Street Performance, Raybestos AT or EHT.
Centric C-tek Standard Rotor Qualtiy
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They OK!
I have used them on a Lexus RX where they lasted much longer than for example on my Nissan Altima, which weren't too bad in fact. I think they are made better or worst depending on the vehicle application.
I have used them on a Lexus RX where they lasted much longer than for example on my Nissan Altima, which weren't too bad in fact. I think they are made better or worst depending on the vehicle application.
I have a pair of C-Tek's on the front of my Corolla for the past 3 years. I keep saying they have 40+K on them, but looking at my records and my odometer, I see they're almost up to 60K now (58K). They are fine, and so are the pads I put on with them. No shuddering, pulling, etc.
Of course, I checked parallelism before installation, and runout when they were installed. They weren't absolutely free of runout, but close enough. And I also pull the calipers once a year or so, clean and re-lube. I also bedded them when brand new (a series of 60->10MPH hard near-stops with no actual stopping, let cool before any full stop).
If you plan to run them for a long time, be sure and check parallelism and runout.
Of course, I checked parallelism before installation, and runout when they were installed. They weren't absolutely free of runout, but close enough. And I also pull the calipers once a year or so, clean and re-lube. I also bedded them when brand new (a series of 60->10MPH hard near-stops with no actual stopping, let cool before any full stop).
If you plan to run them for a long time, be sure and check parallelism and runout.
I have run them on three of my cars so far , two of which in my signature no issues at all.
Centric (or whoever their parent company may be) is an OE manufacturer of rotors who make rotors for a number of brands, including StopTech performance rotors. Use with confidence.
The C-Tekrotors are decent quality, but like any non-coated rotor, it will start rusting overnight.
I strongly recommend stepping up the the Centric Premium, or Wagner E-shield, EBC Premium, or any other coated rotor.
The pads you are considering are all good choices. Another one worth considering is the EBC Ultimax "Blackstuff"
I strongly recommend stepping up the the Centric Premium, or Wagner E-shield, EBC Premium, or any other coated rotor.
The pads you are considering are all good choices. Another one worth considering is the EBC Ultimax "Blackstuff"
I just installed a set for a relative's Nissan Rogue. Good value off RockAuto. Haven't had any problems with them on DD street driven vehicles but like previous poster, they are non-coated. I like these more than the ones I can pick up off the shelves at the local auto part stores.
I've used several sets on different cars with good results, go with the painted hats version. Their Posi-quite brake pads seem to work well with these rotors too.
They are one of the best "whitebox"/ economy rotors that you can buy, but I find that a decent number of them have too much runout for the more sensitive applications.
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