Time for new rotors
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Time for new rotors Went out and looked around for some rotors to do all 4. I've seen multiple times on here about the brembo cross drilled and slotted rotors but point is I just need to stop without vibration. So here are some that I Have found.
Auto Zone has the Duralast rotors and Valuecraft
Pep Boys has Pro Stop and Street Heat Crossdrilled rotors
Advanced Auto has Wearever and Bendix rotors
I'm set on getting the Hawk pads cause im looking at a special that Pep Boys has.
Just wondering what your guys thoughts would be on which of the above would be pretty good rotors??
Auto Zone has the Duralast rotors and Valuecraft
Pep Boys has Pro Stop and Street Heat Crossdrilled rotors
Advanced Auto has Wearever and Bendix rotors
I'm set on getting the Hawk pads cause im looking at a special that Pep Boys has.
Just wondering what your guys thoughts would be on which of the above would be pretty good rotors??
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Originally Posted by absolut_speed
Someone check me on this exact figure, but for the 9,785th time in 6 months, the Brembo blanks are the best rotor replacement you're going to get in terms of quality and performance.
Best for the price/quality: Brembo OEM Blanks
Cheaper choice: AutoZone Duralast Rotors
You can get the Brembo OEM blanks and Hawk HPS pads both at TireRack.
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Thanks VIP1 for the info. Really didnt need to know how many times in six months people said that the brembos where better. Was asking which of the three places that I listed had the better rotors. But thanks Absolut for reminding me. I must have posted the question in the wrong format.
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I dont mean to offend.
I was actually staying out of it until absolut_speed mentioned how common this question is. I figured that I would summarize things before anyone else "pounced".
I'm not an expert (and dont claim to be), I am just passing on what I have learned here on LS1Tech and elsewhere.
I was actually staying out of it until absolut_speed mentioned how common this question is. I figured that I would summarize things before anyone else "pounced".
I'm not an expert (and dont claim to be), I am just passing on what I have learned here on LS1Tech and elsewhere.
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I wasnt offended by you VIP1 I found your info to be useful in what I was looking for. I just find it funny that some people cant comprehend that I knew about the Brembos, and was just asking about the three chioces that I listed. I was expecting a little bashing anyways.
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Verdad Gallardo Copy & Paste Moderator
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ROTORS
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AutoZone:
Duralast Rotor (front): $39.99 (each)
Duralast Rotor (rear): $61.99 (each)
Total for all 4 rotors: $203.96
TireRack:
Brembo OEM Replacement (front): 64.00 (each)
Brembo OEM Replacement (rear): 77.00 (each)
Total for all 4 rotors: $282.00
PADS
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TireRack:
Hawk HPS (front): $76.00 (pair - axel set)
Hawk HPS (rear): $67.00 (pair - axel set)
Tota for both sets: $143.00
If you want to know the prices of the rest, you can got to AutoZone's, PepBoys's, and TireRack's websites and look up the prices yourself....just like I did. I just got the above prices off the websites of AutoZone and TireRack.
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AutoZone:
Duralast Rotor (front): $39.99 (each)
Duralast Rotor (rear): $61.99 (each)
Total for all 4 rotors: $203.96
TireRack:
Brembo OEM Replacement (front): 64.00 (each)
Brembo OEM Replacement (rear): 77.00 (each)
Total for all 4 rotors: $282.00
PADS
::::::
TireRack:
Hawk HPS (front): $76.00 (pair - axel set)
Hawk HPS (rear): $67.00 (pair - axel set)
Tota for both sets: $143.00
If you want to know the prices of the rest, you can got to AutoZone's, PepBoys's, and TireRack's websites and look up the prices yourself....just like I did. I just got the above prices off the websites of AutoZone and TireRack.
Last edited by VIP1; Mar 6, 2005 at 12:26 AM.
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Originally Posted by absolut_speed
Email the iRotors guys for blank Brembos. TERRIFIC Pricing! 
I thought iRotors only sold drilled.
Their site, although nice in design, is a bit lacking in description. For instance, it just says "pads". What kind are they...house brand, Hawk, Axxis (I think they are Axxis)?
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well, i am in the same shape, i know i am going to take a beating, but.........
I need shocks all the way around and I just put new advanced auto pads on turned factory rotors 2 weeks ago and i am shopping again. What should i get? I drive mostly interstate miles and do a little street racing as well. I have heard Koni shocks, auto zone rotors and gm pads. let me know what you guys think. thanks
I need shocks all the way around and I just put new advanced auto pads on turned factory rotors 2 weeks ago and i am shopping again. What should i get? I drive mostly interstate miles and do a little street racing as well. I have heard Koni shocks, auto zone rotors and gm pads. let me know what you guys think. thanks
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Shocks:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ighlight=shock
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ighlight=shock
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ighlight=shock
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ighlight=shock
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ighlight=shock
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ighlight=shock
(There are many more threads on this subject, these are just a few)
Talk to Sam Strano for more/better info.
http://www.stranoparts.com/
He'll probably recommend a combination of re-valved bilsteins and Koni SA.
Brakes:
(There are many threads on the subject, here is one.)
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspension-brakes/262940-replacing-rotors-what-get.html
Follow the links in my post in that thread. Just dont do what absolut_speed talked about, he was joking.
Here is a summary:
Best Deal: Brembo OEM Blanks (rotors) & Hawk HPS pads
Cheaper Solution: AutoZone Duralast Rotors & Hawk HPS Pads (or do a search for cheaper pads that others are using)
There are plenty of other choices but the price goes up from here.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ighlight=shock
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ighlight=shock
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ighlight=shock
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ighlight=shock
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ighlight=shock
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ighlight=shock
(There are many more threads on this subject, these are just a few)
Talk to Sam Strano for more/better info.
http://www.stranoparts.com/
He'll probably recommend a combination of re-valved bilsteins and Koni SA.
Brakes:
(There are many threads on the subject, here is one.)
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspension-brakes/262940-replacing-rotors-what-get.html
Follow the links in my post in that thread. Just dont do what absolut_speed talked about, he was joking.
Here is a summary:
Best Deal: Brembo OEM Blanks (rotors) & Hawk HPS pads
Cheaper Solution: AutoZone Duralast Rotors & Hawk HPS Pads (or do a search for cheaper pads that others are using)
There are plenty of other choices but the price goes up from here.
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yea thought this thread was pretty much dead If you go racing in charlotte I might see you around AbadSS. Weather is getting warmer its about that time again. I dont know if you know about them but alot of people get up and meet that use thier forum. http://www.undergoundracing.com its a dyno shop here in Charlotte. Just a alternative to F-body Motorsports and More Performance also in Charlotte. I'm guessing you already know that though.
