Brake Kits
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Brake Kits I don't know how many have noticed the brake kit special Wholesale Direct Parts is offering in the Sponsor Specials & Group Purchase forum, but I had a few questions about it.
First off, the slotted rotors from Racing Brake with the curved vains are about $450 for a set (4) of rotors. Wholesale Direct Parts is selling a set (4) of cross drilled and slotted rotors, as well as metal pads all the way around for $300 shipped. Why so much cheaper? Also, they say the rotors come zinc plated, won't this wear off eventually? What does the plating even do?
First off, the slotted rotors from Racing Brake with the curved vains are about $450 for a set (4) of rotors. Wholesale Direct Parts is selling a set (4) of cross drilled and slotted rotors, as well as metal pads all the way around for $300 shipped. Why so much cheaper? Also, they say the rotors come zinc plated, won't this wear off eventually? What does the plating even do?
I bought a set of zinc plated drilled and slotted rotors from race concepts (www.raceconcepts.net )for < $200 shipped. I've had them on since summer and I'm very happy with them. I also bought Hawk ceramic/metalic blend pads to go with them for $80. The zinc prevents the rotors from rusting but the plating does wear off and they rust anyway. However I notice on mine that the rusting is not nearly as bad as non plated rotors.
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jkichline, Race Concepts wants $160 for the front pair and $150 for the rear pair. Wholesale Direct Parts is selling all four rotors and pads all around for $300. I just wonder if the rotors that Race Concepts or Racing Brake offers is made out of a better metal than the ones Wholesale is offering, which might explain why their so much lower in price.
That's what they tell you on their internet site. But I kept my eyes open on Ebay and they sometimes run specials. Right now you can get the front pair for $70 (plus shipping). They advertise 93-97 rotors separate from 98-02 rotors but I think that they are exactly the same size. Check out this ad or do a search for "firebird rotors". I'm pretty sure rotors are the same for 93-02 camaros and firebirds.
Ebay Special
Here's a set of 4 for $150 (plus shipping) for 98-02
Set of four
Ebay Special
Here's a set of 4 for $150 (plus shipping) for 98-02
Set of four
