brake rotors
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Racer
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From: Winchester VA
brake rotors
I am getting ready to replace my front brakes on a 94 coupe.
I will probably get Hawk pads but still looking at rotors.
I have been looking at different brand names, types (slotted, drilled, etc.).
Any recommendations on types and or brand names?
I do not race the car and consider myself a moderate, average driver.
I would like to get something nicer than the stock rotors but do not need to get anything extreme for racing ($$$$$).
I know that I have seen posts on this in the past but am not finding them now.....so any lead on past posts would be great.
Thanks.
kce
I will probably get Hawk pads but still looking at rotors.
I have been looking at different brand names, types (slotted, drilled, etc.).
Any recommendations on types and or brand names?
I do not race the car and consider myself a moderate, average driver.
I would like to get something nicer than the stock rotors but do not need to get anything extreme for racing ($$$$$).
I know that I have seen posts on this in the past but am not finding them now.....so any lead on past posts would be great.
Thanks.
kce
Racer
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From: Peabody MA
For normal driving, get Autozone Duralast rotors or something. Rotors are just an iron slab and you don't need to spend a lot on them! Drilled rotors are basically pointless and can be prone to cracking.
FWIW, I run Duralast rotors on my 1992 and autocross it every weekend, they're perfectly fine. I also use Hawk HPS pads up front, which I wouldn't buy again due to their terrible cold bite. Great once warm though.
For normal driving, just buy OEM pads.
FWIW, I run Duralast rotors on my 1992 and autocross it every weekend, they're perfectly fine. I also use Hawk HPS pads up front, which I wouldn't buy again due to their terrible cold bite. Great once warm though.
For normal driving, just buy OEM pads.
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A vendor here has a good deal on slotted & drilled + ceramic pads for about 2 bills. Since it's just for the street they will not crack as someone said and will enhance the look greatly. I had them before I started racing and they work just fine.
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Check out the Carbotech 1521 brake pad, a description is below and pair that with some Centric premium rotors you cant go wrong. If interested let me know I will be happy to help you
Carbotech™ Bobcat 1521™ The Carbotech Bobcat 1521™ is our high performance street compound that is our most successful compound. The Bobcat compound is known for its awesome release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. Like our AX™ & XP™ line of compounds, Bobcat 1521™ is a Ceramic based friction material offering minimal rotor damage and non-corrosive dust. Bobcat 1521™ offers outstanding performance, even when cold, low dusting and low noise with an excellent initial bite. This compound’s virtually perfect linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Bobcat 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 900°F. Bobcat 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle, police cruiser. The Bobcat 1521™ compound has been found to last two-three times longer than OE pads you can purchase at a dealership or national retailer. That’s one of the beauties of Carbotech Ceramic brake compounds. Bobcat 1521™ is NOT recommended for any track use.
Carbotech™ Bobcat 1521™ The Carbotech Bobcat 1521™ is our high performance street compound that is our most successful compound. The Bobcat compound is known for its awesome release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. Like our AX™ & XP™ line of compounds, Bobcat 1521™ is a Ceramic based friction material offering minimal rotor damage and non-corrosive dust. Bobcat 1521™ offers outstanding performance, even when cold, low dusting and low noise with an excellent initial bite. This compound’s virtually perfect linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Bobcat 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 900°F. Bobcat 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle, police cruiser. The Bobcat 1521™ compound has been found to last two-three times longer than OE pads you can purchase at a dealership or national retailer. That’s one of the beauties of Carbotech Ceramic brake compounds. Bobcat 1521™ is NOT recommended for any track use.
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Centric premium rotors are cheap and are painted black on the hat and outer edge so they don't look nasty and rusty over time.
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with the Centric Rotors and Hawk HPS Pads. Very good combo and nice braking.