LS1 Racing

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Well, they finally got bad. I bought the 4-wheel eBay drilled and slotted rotors last years, and a couple of months ago the fronts started to warp.

Now they're really bad. We do a lot of uphill/downhill mountain road driving and I can't be buying rotors every year.

Any suggestions on what to look at? I'm not looking to do major surgery, just something that will stop well and last a long time.

Anyone have any experience with any of the lifetime warranty rotors offered by Napa and other places? Will they actually replace them if they warp?

Your suggestions would really be appreciated!

thatguy383

iTrader: (1)

slotted and drilled rotors are just for looks anyway, you will have better performance and longevity with a good 'blank' rotor.

Bryan921SS

Slotted and Drilled are meant for racing applications, they help get the pad gasses away from the disc quicker, and they help to cool the discs...


R1Concepts are good from what I have heard..





I need new brakes too, to install new pads and rotors do you have to bleed the brakes??

Brian396

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I've got the Auto zone ceramic pads and I like em. Never had to exchange em, but I had a buddy that use to get new pads for free every year because his rotors were grooved so bad. It would chew right thru the pads, Auto zone never questioned it.

thatguy383

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This is false. But I will graciously bow out of this thread...

https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...en-rotors.html

RickAKATed10

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I'm looking into the Centric Premium Rotors on TireRack.com. I've read around the web about them and all signs point to yes.

Bryan921SS

I stand corrected...what I wrote isn't what I meant to say and was misleading.

Slotted and Drilled rotors were developed and used in racing applications before they were used on street cars....they stop in shorter distances, dissipate more heat/water/brake dust, as well as being used for a weight savings and better rotor balance.

While these brakes do stop a car in a shorter distance they are not necessarily meant to be used for the same length as normal smooth OEM style rotors.

LS1 Racing

iTrader: (15)

Based on everything I've read, I'm going to stay away from drilled rotors. I'm comparing EBCs at Summit Racing to ATE PremiumOne and Centric. So far, I can't find anyone with anything negative to say on either.

One thing I can't find is warranty info. Anyone know what waranty is on the above brands?

2005gxp

no you dont need to bleed your brake's after a rotor and pad swap.

Kazmaniac

I always put fresh fluid in and bleed till it runs clear. Over time moisture develops and will give you the spongy feel.

I have 111,000 miles on the stock brakes - I will replace with GM pads, but am looking at NAPA rotors because of the warpage of the GM rotors.

I only use AZ rotors on beaters, never had an issue with them except when the AZ pads shatter and ruin the rotor.

Nacho SS

iTrader: (4)

I need to call Sam Strano and see if there's an ATE rotor for the wbodies. I was about to pull the trigger on the brakemotive package but I don't know if they will honor an LS1Tech price because they're not sponsors here anymore.

monte_with_a_LS4

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double pistons would be nice for the front brakes on our cars. but of course no one wants to make them for our cars

ImpSS07

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I was too, but after reading this im not so sure. Although I don't have many hills to be going up and down here in Houston, sooooo I may still get them.

LS1 Racing

iTrader: (15)

Tire Rack has ATE PremiumOne rotors for our cars, Nick. They sell for $92.00 each for the front, $52.00 for the rear. I was reading the comments on the Tire Rack site and, while most were good, there were some complaints about warpage. I'm thinking seriously about going with the Centric rotors instead.

Here's the search link: http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/resul...06&autoModClar=

blakss

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they do i spoke wit adam and since they kinda put more focus on there ebay accounts they still give great deals. and they offer powerstop accessories.

LS1 Racing

iTrader: (15)

Does anyone know if warping is covered by the "lifetime waranty" on rotors sold at the chain auto parts stores?

LS1 Racing

iTrader: (15)

Just called and found out that Napa's lifetime warranty on the "Ultra Premium" brake rotors covers warping. They're $69 a piece, but it sound like it's worth it if I can keep getting them replaced!

monte_with_a_LS4

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well if they warp every 1000 miles then its going to be a PITA to have to change them all the time.

RickAKATed10

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^ At least it'll be free though.

LS1 Racing

iTrader: (15)

Well, fortunately, they have a reputation for being really good rotors, too.

And I've owned nearly 27 cars (at last count) in my 24 years of driving, and I've never had any of them warp rotors in less than about 15,000 miles. This car goes through rotors in about 20,000 miles or so, which is 1 year. If I can keep the cost down, it's a good thing.