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Old 06-30-2010, 08:07 PM
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i'm coming up on replacing my pads, what are a good recommended brand?
 
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Old 07-11-2010, 08:09 PM
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even a good place to buy online?
 
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Old 07-11-2010, 08:21 PM
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here is some recent info posted about a good place for brakes, I hope it helps!

Originally Posted by MAMONTE
www.placeforbrakes.com has some of the best deals on rotors, for good quality rotors, not cheap Chinese rotors.

Originally Posted by JAFO
Took your advice Michael. Last week on the way to work I had to get on the brakes hard and it sounded and felt like i was driving on rumble strips. Figured the rotors were warped and since I have also heard some scary scraping noises at times as well I figured it was about time. Ordered these:
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EBC Slotted and Dimpled Rotors, I just got their Ultimax pads. Not into autocross or any "real" racing but need something to bring the car to a halt at highway speeds and that seemed like the best as far as performance/cost. Just under $400. Cheaper then my insurance deductible and increased rates if/when I rear end someone on I-26!



Got an e-mail that they are finally on the way, due in on Monday. Talked with a tech @ work and he'll put them on for me for very little $... didn't mention what he felt very little was but it'll certainly be done better and quicker then if I did it myself! Both sets of rotors and pads for $389.39
 
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Old 07-11-2010, 09:49 PM
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I like the EBC Red Stuff pads myself. Though they do dust a fair amount they wear slow and have good grab.
 
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I run Akebono Street Performance, they bite really well and have clear dust, so my back tires actually look dirtier than my front tires some times. I'd definitely recommend getting a low dust brake if you want your car to look more clean.
 
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Old 07-12-2010, 08:17 PM
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Hawk HPS. I've been running them on 2 vehicles for the last 5 years now.
 
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personal preference man. what I do is scour the net looking for the most recommened products and get the one that fits my budget the best.
 
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breaks are the last place where you want to get the low grade of breaks. if you do alot of city and highway driving get the best that you can afford at the time. like semi metalic type of break pads due to the beast wear patern and good life all the way around.
 
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Originally Posted by monte07
breaks are the last place where you want to get the low grade of breaks. if you do alot of city and highway driving get the best that you can afford at the time. like semi metalic type of break pads due to the beast wear patern and good life all the way around.
so how is one to know what constitutes "low grade" brakes?
 
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