On my '99 SS I raised holy hell with GM when the original front rotors were shot at 24K miles (the
dealer had already cut them twice.) After much whining, they gave me another set.GM "accomodated"
me because my original brake pads still had almost 50% of the meat left and that convinced them I didn't abuse the brakes. However, by 40k miles the second set were toast. My dealer also has a truck division and one day while gabbing with the parts guy, he suggested...are you ready for this?.....J. C. Whitney rotors. Made in Canada they are cross drilled and slotted and cost about $65 each.

I now have about 12k miles on them and they are still as true as the day they were installed, which is more than I can say about the OEMs which by that time were thumping something fierce. My
mechanic ran them out prior to installation and said they were perfect. He's pretty meticulous
about rotors on big engined cars and always uses a torque wrench rather than an air gun for
tightening. Ditto for the wheel lugs.

Just one person's somewhat limited experience, but they seem to be real winners. So far.

'99 SS (almost)Box Stock

 

I'm at 8k and already have a really bad steering wheel shimmy when braking. Based on everyones stories, it is a waste of time to go to the dealer. This is the first time I've heard JC whitney, but I did hear that pep boys rotors are great too. How sad is it that the two biggest ricer stores around make better rotors than GM <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />

Not flaming GM but you'd think this major flaw would have been solved by now? Oh well, I was looking at eradispeeds, but if $60-$75 rotors work fine, then why pay more?

-Dave

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by arcom:
<strong>On my '99 SS I raised holy hell with GM when the original front rotors were shot at 24K miles (the
dealer had already cut them twice.) After much whining, they gave me another set.GM "accomodated"
me because my original brake pads still had almost 50% of the meat left and that convinced them I didn't abuse the brakes. However, by 40k miles the second set were toast. My dealer also has a truck division and one day while gabbing with the parts guy, he suggested...are you ready for this?.....J. C. Whitney rotors. Made in Canada they are cross drilled and slotted and cost about $65 each.

I now have about 12k miles on them and they are still as true as the day they were installed, which is more than I can say about the OEMs which by that time were thumping something fierce. My
mechanic ran them out prior to installation and said they were perfect. He's pretty meticulous
about rotors on big engined cars and always uses a torque wrench rather than an air gun for
tightening. Ditto for the wheel lugs.

Just one person's somewhat limited experience, but they seem to be real winners. So far.

'99 SS (almost)Box Stock</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">

 

I had the dealer replace my OEM rotors and pads at 10,000 miles. The pads had less than 50% left on them and the rotors were warped horribly.

I'd like to hear more about these drilled and slotted j.c. whitney rotors. $65 is dirt cheap if they are quality.

 

I hate to say it but, here's the equation: GM Rotors+regular everyday usage= Warped Rotors <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

 

http://jcwhitney.com/productnoitem.j...=78377&BQ=jcw2

Well, they are drilled and slotted, but they look different than my OEM rotors. The hat sticks out quite a bit. I wonder if they work with OEM calipers. $65 a piece isn't that bad if they are a good product.

 

Is there a difference in LT1 rotors and LS1 rotors? They aren't showing any LS1 years on their details page.
I myself have the EBC brakes, and they are awesome.

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by DinoZ:
<strong>Is there a difference in LT1 rotors and LS1 rotors? They aren't showing any LS1 years on their details page.
I myself have the EBC brakes, and they are awesome.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The link I posted above shows LS1/LT1 years.

<small>[ September 09, 2002, 11:30 AM: Message edited by: camaro_ls1 ]</small>

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by camaro_ls1:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by DinoZ:
<strong>.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The link I posted above shows LS1/LT1 years.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Oh, ok... it's working for me now. This morning I tried it, and the page wouldn't load, so I just went from the homepage and walked my way through, and they were only showing from 83-97 on the one I saw. Thanks.

 

"I wonder if they work with OEM calipers?"

They were a drop in fit on my 1999 SS

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by arcom:
<strong>"I wonder if they work with OEM calipers?"

They were a drop in fit on my 1999 SS</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">So you actually are running these rotors? They look pretty cool. I'll need some rotors soon. I might give them a try. I don't think drilled/slotted rotors help much, escpecially on the street. It might be different for autocross or something. They'll be a nice appearance mod though.

 

Autozone also as a good rotor for $39.99

 

I have a little over 12,000 miles on them and so far they are true and warp free. Don't know if the slots and holes make any difference. Whitney always had them up to '98 but they OEMs were changed in '99 and Whitney only started stocking them last year. I'm not a particular fan of Whitney stuff except where it's a brand name item (which they do usually sell at good prices.)

HTH

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 98_1LE:
<strong>Autozone also as a good rotor for $39.99</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">WOW ! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />

 

My rotors are shot and I have 29K on my TA. These look like a good replacement. How is the finish holding up? Are they still shiny or they turn rust in color?

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by arcom:
<strong>I have a little over 12,000 miles on them and so far they are true and warp free. Don't know if the slots and holes make any difference. Whitney always had them up to '98 but they OEMs were changed in '99 and Whitney only started stocking them last year. I'm not a particular fan of Whitney stuff except where it's a brand name item (which they do usually sell at good prices.)

HTH</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Lets see some pics

 

Unfortunately, I don't have access to a digital camera.

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by camaro_ls1:
<strong> http://jcwhitney.com/productnoitem.j...=78377&BQ=jcw2

Well, they are drilled and slotted, but they look different than my OEM rotors. The hat sticks out quite a bit. I wonder if they work with OEM calipers. $65 a piece isn't that bad if they are a good product. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I'm going to gives these rotors a try, now I have to decide on brake pads, thinking about going with the EBC green stuff pads, anyone used them? Other suggestions? E-mail me if you would don't know when I will get time to look at the forum again. Thanks

 

11,000 miles, warped again... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />

 

I didn't see the rears, are they available? My fronts are starting to irriate me too. The Whitneys look good but all four would be great. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

 

22000 miles and it feels like my damn wheels are going to fall off every time I brake <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> . I was going to go to the dealer tomorrow, but now after what I have read, that may be a waste of time! <img border="0" alt="[bang head]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_banghead.gif" />