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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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We just returned from a 6500 mile trip out west. What a hoot to drive a vette all over the country! We bought new michelines in California and now need new brakes. The rotors I bought from a Chevy dealer keep developing a pulsation. Had them turned once, but it returned in about 5000 miles. What kind of luck has anyone had with new pads and rotors at reasonable prices.
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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i went with the stock setup from GM Parts House, and everything (4 rotors and pads all around) was around $500 bucks...

the stock setup is great in my opinion, i can live with cleaning my wheels once a week depending on driving conditions...
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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Hawk HPS pads are great. Low dust and stop better than ZO6 pads.
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 11:30 PM
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The rotors on the car are under warranty from GM, so my most cost effective move is to go with DuraStop rotors and ceramic pads.
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