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Is $165 a good price for these rotors? That's $165 for 2...front set. Part number: GD7212
Thinking about running EBC greenstuff 6000 pads.
Thinking about running EBC greenstuff 6000 pads.
EBC 3GD Sport Rotor Kit
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BlazingTrails
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Ebc is good stuff. There are full kits available cheaper. Look up Callahan on eBay. Very high quality. Great price
BrakeMotive is a good choice as well. Myself and many other members here are running them.
$187 for d/s front rotors, d/s rear rotors, and ceramic brake pads all around. You can find BrakeMotive's store on EBay.
$187 for d/s front rotors, d/s rear rotors, and ceramic brake pads all around. You can find BrakeMotive's store on EBay.
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I've read mixed reviews on Callahan and great reviews on Brakemotive. Are the brakemotive pads any good or should I still go with the EBC pads?
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I love the Prime Choice rotors and pads i got. Rotors are thick and heavy duty. Pads seem to work great even with the extra rolling weight I have. Fo the price I could not find anything better.
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BlazingTrails, I'll attach the links when I get in this evening. They came up in google search results, from other automotive forums.
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Prime Choice huh.. I'll have to look those up as well.
Anyone hear anything positive/negative with StopTech Power Slot rotors? I'd prefer slotted over D/S. I'm not worried about cracks, just personal preference.
Anyone hear anything positive/negative with StopTech Power Slot rotors? I'd prefer slotted over D/S. I'm not worried about cracks, just personal preference.
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BlazingTrails said:
Here's one, the Tommy Boy references killed it for me. I believe there was another on a Corvette forum I believe; still looking for that one.
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=925350
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It has nothing to do with tommy boy. I have had Callahan on 2 vehicles now and they have been great. If you run on a track or do 140 mph braking no stock size rotor will hold up to that no matter the brand. If you need something for that shell some money for a big brake kit. Imo
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Safe_Crack - are you going to do the ext/ss upgrade on the front likemany of us have done? You use same pads and calipers, but a larger rotor and the different caliper brackets. Same costs except for the caliper brackets. You do need 17 inch wheels to clear this mod though.
I am glad i did it for the minimal cost.
I am glad i did it for the minimal cost.
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Okay I pulled the trigger... Ordered the brakemotive kit and a flowmaster 44. May the fun begin!
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Just want to mention that Prime Choice is up there with no name eBay ccc. I had a set of their pads and rotors, warped so much the steering wheel shook violently. Same with their alternators, hubs, tie rods and ball joints. The only thing I had luck with them is their radiators. Look them up for their struts. They had China copy Monroe's quick struts exactly, including stickers and instructions and were sued. It's on the 'net.
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Prime choice brakes for 25k miles on DD and still impressed by them. The TB's are still pretty new but work great. I use lots of their parts and would choose them over others like Moog.
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You'll likely be happy with the Brakemotive kit. I put them on all 4 corners, and I did the upgrade to the front (about $8 more from Brakemotive + about $30 more locally for brackets and parts). Very happy with them and seem to be great quality.
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I'm putting the brakes on this weekend. I feel like a kid the night before Christmas!
Are you planning on putting on any high temp caliper/rotor paint prior to install?Safe_CrackerLS said:
This is a pic of how they will arrive.
Everything I painted black will typically rust over time on rotors. Might as well protect the investment. It is also easier to paint while they are brand new and off of the vehicle. Also a good time to clean up the calipers and paint them too
I am sure you already know, but these rotors are directional and will need to be installed on the side they are labeled for. Make sure you follow BrakeMotive's break in procedure. A copy of the procedure will come with the rotors, they also have a digital copy for download at their EBay store. The break in procedure is the first thing you should do after the install.
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Any paint is better than no paint. If I had a TBSS, I might have went red on the calipers. I used black on the calipers to match the rotors.Safe_CrackerLS said:Thanks "Dmann", that's exactly how they looked when they arrived. I have some black high temp paint, I'll paint the rotors tonight. I'm thinking red for the calipers.
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Looks Good Man!! The Brakes and Calipers are one of my favorite modsSafe_CrackerLS said:
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I would of gone with Callahan as a full kit as well, I only hear good things about them.BlazingTrails said:
Edit: Might replace my calipers with Callahan ones; that combined with my BAER drilled & slotted rotors and pads would be pretty sweet
