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Racer
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Pembroke Pines Florida
I'd avoid it personally if I did it again. I've had this cricket noise that the brakes make since I've put them on. Everything checks out good yet it still makes the noise and their is also another thread from about a week or two ago where others talk about this issue. Brake performance has yet to respond to my situation.
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: You know your drunk when you swerve to miss the tree then you realize its your air freshener! Covington Ga
I'd avoid it personally if I did it again. I've had this cricket noise that the brakes make since I've put them on. Everything checks out good yet it still makes the noise and their is also another thread from about a week or two ago where others talk about this issue. Brake performance has yet to respond to my situation.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 629
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From: Oceanside CA
Yep--I'm one of the cricket owners... (they make Lousy Pets!)... My research also revealed that this noise is somewhat common on ALL dimpled/slotted rotors--and even drilled-slotted ones.... (as written on various forums)...
The rotors are well made, look good, and stop well... But the noise......UGH!
The QC people at Brakeperformace were nice, but could only say that the "harmonics" of these rotors, and the inherent noise, was normal.... They did not make any suggestions (I had already done about all one can do)...
I'm gonna stay with these rotors for now... but next time: smooth rotors for me!
The rotors are well made, look good, and stop well... But the noise......UGH!
The QC people at Brakeperformace were nice, but could only say that the "harmonics" of these rotors, and the inherent noise, was normal.... They did not make any suggestions (I had already done about all one can do)...
I'm gonna stay with these rotors for now... but next time: smooth rotors for me!
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: 63.8% of all statistics are made up on the spot.
St. Jude Donor '08-'10
I just installed their dimpled rotors 2 weeks ago along with Hawk HPS pads. So far with about 300 miles on them I do not hear any noise and am pleased with the looks and the stopping power.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,211
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From: Vancouver B.C.
I have EBC Ultimax slotted rotors with Hawk HPS pads. The product info says that you can expect some "air noise" from the slots. They make a slight whirring noise in low speed stops. I don't mind it and they are great rotors - way better than the (IMO) crappy AC Delco drilled slotted rotors and ceramic pads I had on the car - horrible brake pulsation problems after few miles with little hard use.
Safety Car
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From: This is not a Song, It's an Outburst: Or, The Establishment Blues; Sixto Diaz Rodriguez
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, but I have not had any noise problem from them. Each time, I've used GM ceramic pads with them. So far, so good. 
Pro
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 629
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From: Oceanside CA
It's not terrible--just annoying...
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Race Director
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Not where I want to be!!
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-‘19
I have their drilled and slotted rotors with Hawk ceramic pads and haven't had any issues. They've been on the car about 6000 miles.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: VA
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Indiana
Well half of you say they suck and half say they are fine. I dont want any noise though. Ill be running the brake pads they give for free. Has anyone had a problem with them rusting. Im wondering how long the zinc will last.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Indiana
I received them and upon inspection found that the left and right rotors are cut from completely different blanks on the fronts and rears. They have a different grove pattern around the edge of the hub and the fins inside the rotors are completely different design from left to right. I called and complaned. They verified that thats just how they come and offered me a $25 refund. Id like to see if anyone else has noticed this. I do get an air noise which is bothersome. They look nice for now but I have a feeling Ill wish I kept my money and resurfaced the stockers.
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Central Ma
I received them and upon inspection found that the left and right rotors are cut from completely different blanks on the fronts and rears. They have a different grove pattern around the edge of the hub and the fins inside the rotors are completely different design from left to right. I called and complaned. They verified that thats just how they come and offered me a $25 refund. Id like to see if anyone else has noticed this. I do get an air noise which is bothersome. They look nice for now but I have a feeling Ill wish I kept my money and resurfaced the stockers.
Any pics?
I was considering these rotors.
