upgrade to brake rotors?

mtbpath · Postby **mtbpath** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 1:09 pm

any opinions on upgrading rotors?
maybe installing steel braided hoses.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-200 ... 1906QQrdZ1

jerry6 · Postby **jerry6** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 3:29 pm

i did it on my explorer , a slight improvement , the braided lines not sure , i know on my bikes it made a big difference

Postby **RacerZX** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:32 pm

I honestly wouldn't trust generic ebay rotors further than I could throw them. Baaaaad thing can hapen...click on the picture to see more of the carnage, including video, yes that's me driving:

mtbpath · Postby **mtbpath** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 9:07 pm

Thanks Carl,
maybe not the ebay ones, but are there any aftermarket sets from a trusted manufacturer that makes reliable rotors?
just wondering if there are any out there?

boogyman · Postby **boogyman** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:31 am

At least they had a gravel trap. Saves the car from real damage.

Postby **RacerZX** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 10:30 am

I would just stick with a name brand like Brembo or Willwood or AP, or a trusted reseller like Stillen.

SHAWNATGERBROCK · Postby **SHAWNATGERBROCK** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:10 pm

Dont forget the brake pads ... I ran the Hawk HPS pads on my SC Frontier ... man ...you wouldnt believe the difference ... I will be running them on the Pathfinder once it needs pads !!

Really no need to upgrade rotors , you wont notice anything from an Xdrilled or slotted Rotor on the street , They can help if you are having warping issues with stock rotors from lots of heat buildup ....

Postby **RacerZX** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:25 pm

Exactly. Pads, ss brake lines, and good fluid is where I would start with the brakes. Slotting and drilling are just for show, and on the street give you nothing more than faster wearing pads and cracking rotors.

upgrade to brake rotors?

upgrade to brake rotors?

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