Rotors off Ebay - Experiences ???
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Drifting
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Rotors off Ebay - Experiences ???
Hello,
I need a set of new brakes for my 89 Corvette. Already used the search option and all I found was alot of debate about slotted and drilled. I already ordered Hawk HPS pads, a New left rear caliper (frozen), and a new emergency brake cable.
I checked the prices on ebay, and found them to be very reasonable compared to autoparts store and dealer pricing. I do not care if they are slotted and drilled, slotted, or drilled, whatever.
Best bang for buck is what I am looking for. I just want to find out who has had good experiences with sellers online and their products. I want to make sure the rotors are not going to be warped out of the box.
Dan
I need a set of new brakes for my 89 Corvette. Already used the search option and all I found was alot of debate about slotted and drilled. I already ordered Hawk HPS pads, a New left rear caliper (frozen), and a new emergency brake cable.
I checked the prices on ebay, and found them to be very reasonable compared to autoparts store and dealer pricing. I do not care if they are slotted and drilled, slotted, or drilled, whatever.
Best bang for buck is what I am looking for. I just want to find out who has had good experiences with sellers online and their products. I want to make sure the rotors are not going to be warped out of the box.
Dan
Burning Brakes
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You really don't want any compromise with your brakes. Watch what you get, (what country) not much performance difference with sloted, drilled, or cut. I have used some of the cheaper brands from the auto places and found that those made in the USA
cost more but are far superior to finish and warping
Buyer Beware!!
wro87
cost more but are far superior to finish and warping Buyer Beware!!
wro87
Pro
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From: SpringHill florida
i picked mine up at ebay,i think the only reason there drilled and slotted is for looks,i u think about it u loose surface area with drilled and slotted ones,mine are starting to get rust only after 4 months,thats my only complaint!
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Drifting
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I agree slotted and drilled are probably worse because of the lack of surface area, and slottled only have performance benefits at extremely high speeds under very hard braking but aren't any better or worse on the street then standards.
How are those hawks racing rotors holding up against rust... thats another concern?
DG
Le Mans Master
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The center area on mine started to rust. This won't effect performance but if you have ZR1 rims it's pretty noticeable. I think I'm going to pull mine off soon and paint them.
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The NAPA rotors are generally Raybestos. Also, the last time I was at NAPA, I was tolds that their rotors were guaranteed to be ready to go out ofthe box with no machining necessary. DO NOT make the assumption that most rotors are balanced and correctly machined out of the box. ESPECIALLY if they come in a simple white box with few markings (Chicom).
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Drifting
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DG
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.picked up (NEW) both front and rears about 5 weeks ago on e-bay made by raybestos....fronts cost me less then $5 and rears cost approx $15....total cost for both with shipping was approx $45-$50..........i went with standard rotors because i have talked to some shops that will not turn slotted or drilled rotors because it either screws up the machine or are susceptible to cracking....
Le Mans Master
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Yea, those are the ones I was thinking about going with. Hawks Racing.
I agree slotted and drilled are probably worse because of the lack of surface area, and slottled only have performance benefits at extremely high speeds under very hard braking but aren't any better or worse on the street then standards.
How are those hawks racing rotors holding up against rust... thats another concern?
DG
I agree slotted and drilled are probably worse because of the lack of surface area, and slottled only have performance benefits at extremely high speeds under very hard braking but aren't any better or worse on the street then standards.
How are those hawks racing rotors holding up against rust... thats another concern?
DG
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Drifting
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The NAPA rotors are generally Raybestos. Also, the last time I was at NAPA, I was tolds that their rotors were guaranteed to be ready to go out ofthe box with no machining necessary. DO NOT make the assumption that most rotors are balanced and correctly machined out of the box. ESPECIALLY if they come in a simple white box with few markings (Chicom).
Always check new rotors no matter what. If you go NAPA or auto store replacements, they will usually have a cheapie and a "good" set. Dont skimp on rotors, youll regret it .
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While I do not recommend buying rotors based soley on price I have found the best prices at www.rockauto.com They have a wide variety of rotors to chose from.
