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Time to do the brake pads & rotors..which one?

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Old 07-06-2012, 08:19 AM
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Default Time to do the brake pads & rotors..which one?

Ok I'm about to order some rotors and I've narrowed it down to three choices. I found reasonably priced Brembos and ebc rotors on Amazon. Links are below. Which one would you choose? I'm going with the akebono brake pads.

Amazon.com: EBC Brakes UPR957 UPR Series/D series Premium OE Replacement Rotor: Automotive Amazon.com: EBC Brakes UPR957 UPR Series/D series Premium OE Replacement Rotor: Automotive

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Amazon.com: Brembo 25186 Rear Disc Brake Rotor: Automotive Amazon.com: Brembo 25186 Rear Disc Brake Rotor: Automotive
 

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Old 07-06-2012, 09:04 AM
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Rotors don't matter nearly as much as the pads. I would go with a rotor with painted/coated hats so the rust doesn't show.
 
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Old 07-06-2012, 09:14 AM
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if you are off roading the second set that are JUST slotted will cause you problems, the slots will block up with mud.

plus the purpose of the slot is to expell the off-gasses of the brake pads, that is not as much a problem with ceramic pads.
 

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Old 07-06-2012, 10:49 AM
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Slotted and drilled rotors is an old wives tale. Take a look at all the rotors on the rigs that run the Baja, not a solid one in the bunch.
EBC rotors are a waste of money caused they are not drilled, won't vent like the DBA slotted and drilled rotors.
For most people, if you are not playing hard standard rotors are fine along with some Akebono pads.
 
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