Brakes Question

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

First off, I made a stop at Firestone to get 2 new tires, so for the first time in about 2 years, all 4 of my cars tires match! :beerchug:

Anyway, while there, they told me that the rear rotors were about 90% worn and should be replaced really soon. (The way I figure it out, I have until the end of the summer) They want about $140 for a pair of rear rotors. I came home and did some shopping for rear rotors.

OEM:
www.buy-oem-parts.com $136

PowerSlot/aftermarket:
www.pfyc.com $188
www.andysautosport.com $168

I'm looking for a few opinions on the powerslot rotors. Would it be worth it to buy the upgrades for replacements? Or should I stick with the stock parts? I don't plan on buying OEM parts online unless the shipped price is less expensive (total) than Firestone's price. I might get aftermarket parts if I get some genuine good reviews.

Thanks!

[Crolero]

hit up ebay rotors, ill find the price qutoe that i got for all four. drilled rotors for 140.00 bucks all four. ill find the site for ya.


edit:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...&category=33564 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7974085398&category=33564)

i wanted to get these but shipping would have been the same price as for the rotors.

[Grouch]

Or you can go through the TireRack banner on the front page and get OEM Brembo rotors for $104. ;) I wouldn't be too concerned with any form of performance brakes on the rear. I'd save as much as possible on the backs and put that money into upgrading the fronts.

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

I wasn't aware that tirerack.com would have brakes stuff. If the shipping is less than $40, you can guarantee that I'll be buying those soon. Thanks! :thumb:

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

Cro, thanks for the effort, but I am kind of steering away from the cross-drilled rotors because I have heard some horror stories. If they are really drilled (as opposed to cast) then they are more prone to stress fractures and breaking right off. I don't think I want that. lol

[teebo7]

I've heard that too Rat but have never actually known anyone to have had those problems..

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

^ I've seen somebody's cracks, they got them replaced before they broke off though.

[fusion]

I'd probably stick with some oem or equivalents for the rear rotors.
If anything, I do believe our cars rely alot more on the fronts than the rears.

Go with OEM Rears, and upgrade to better Fronts :)

[freeze12]

Try World Discounts at Elmwood & Great Arrow. The rotors are around $18.00 each & are better than the factory rotors. I have an account with them & get a discount. Replace the pads with Raybestos Ceramic's.
Here is the link to their Website............

http://www.wdautoparts.com/cgi-bin/sslshop...page=index.html (http://www.wdautoparts.com/cgi-bin/sslshop/ssl_shop.cgi?cart_id=&showpage=index.html)

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

Holy Shnikies! Thanks a ton freeze! I never even heard of that place! A pair of rotors SHIPPED for $42! That's f'n incredible! :thumb: