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Var 10-28-2018 10:59 PM

Performance Pack rotor options
 
My factory pads are just about done. I haven't measured rotor thickness yet. Not sure if it's a good idea to reuse them or not.

Original hardware has one track day, and many, many miles in the canyons.

How often do you all change rotors?
What are good rotor options for cheap? I don't mind swapping for new rotors every time if they are cheap. I saw some Centric fronts for around $32 each.

Anything I should stay away from?
Any recommendations?


Thanks

churchx 10-28-2018 11:26 PM

May depend on how agressive pads are to rotors. But usually rotors outlast pads. I'm through 3rd pad set (on non PP, OE brakes), and it looks, like my rotors will get through 4th, for example. Just check thickness of rotors and decide when/if it's time to change, but i somewhat doubt that only first pad set will wear them down enough.

Mr.ac 10-29-2018 12:04 AM

Depends on the pad, but I'll say you'll be fine with just new pads. For peace of mind get them measured. Replace if worn.

wparsons 10-29-2018 01:50 PM

Don't just measure, also look for heatchecking as well. Chances are you're fine with OEM pads, but my current rotors will be replaced in the spring after two years.

CounterSpace Garage 11-02-2018 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Var (Post 3149372)
My factory pads are just about done. I haven't measured rotor thickness yet. Not sure if it's a good idea to reuse them or not.

Original hardware has one track day, and many, many miles in the canyons.

How often do you all change rotors?
What are good rotor options for cheap? I don't mind swapping for new rotors every time if they are cheap. I saw some Centric fronts for around $32 each.

Anything I should stay away from?
Any recommendations?


Thanks

Some thoughts to consider:
- Rotor thickness
- Warpage
- Lip formation
- OEM discs actually last a long time
- Crappy metallurgy = crappy wear
- Ultra super ballin' discs also don't necessary mean excellent performance
- Brake pads make or brake your actual braking performance

N1rve 11-03-2018 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Var (Post 3149372)
My factory pads are just about done. I haven't measured rotor thickness yet. Not sure if it's a good idea to reuse them or not.

Original hardware has one track day, and many, many miles in the canyons.

How often do you all change rotors?
What are good rotor options for cheap? I don't mind swapping for new rotors every time if they are cheap. I saw some Centric fronts for around $32 each.

Anything I should stay away from?
Any recommendations?


Thanks

I don’t think centric rotors would fit the Brembo calipers?

x808drifter 11-03-2018 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N1rve (Post 3151571)
I don’t think centric rotors would fit the Brembo calipers?

As long as the rotor is the same size it doesn't matter at all.
Also are you making a statement or asking a question?

N1rve 11-03-2018 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x808drifter (Post 3151724)
As long as the rotor is the same size it doesn't matter at all.
Also are you making a statement or asking a question?

Both?

Var 11-08-2018 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by N1rve (Post 3151571)
I don’t think centric rotors would fit the Brembo calipers?

Turns out I don't need them but just for reference


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