Drilled/Slotted Rotors installed
#12
I wish you luck and safety with these man. I just read over the ebay listing and there were a few red flags. If your just doing average DD and you like the looks than awesome and good luck! When its time for replacement SSBC makes a nice set of economy rotors.
#13
Picked up drilled/slotted ceramic pads and rotors off ebay for about 200 bucks.
I'm poor, so don't diss.
Got them all installed today..pretty straightforward except needing the stupid tool to get the rear pistons in...silly Ford.
I LOVE the look of them though..braking response also feels much nicer.
Also, no noise at all!
I'm poor, so don't diss.
Got them all installed today..pretty straightforward except needing the stupid tool to get the rear pistons in...silly Ford.
I LOVE the look of them though..braking response also feels much nicer.
Also, no noise at all!
#14
They look good to me. I was never a fan of drilled rotors because I just felt like they lost some of their structres integrity. Slotted is good though, very nice to have. Probably just an upstart company trying to get a name for themselves. Sell cheap, get reviews, up the price. I wish I could get stuff that cheap. Every time I change pads its $200 and rotor changes are $800.
#16
I don't recall who it is out here in CO, but there's a major parts store that I know used to carry these on the shelf. I havent done brakes in a while though, so don't know if they still do. When I used them, they were just fine.
The ones for the GT are like 185 for the set! Im considering new front rotors and those are only 118. Then hook up some Hawk pads. If the rotors suck, I only spent 118 and I could slap the OEM's back on.
The ones for the GT are like 185 for the set! Im considering new front rotors and those are only 118. Then hook up some Hawk pads. If the rotors suck, I only spent 118 and I could slap the OEM's back on.
#17
Not everybody can afford the high dollar upgrades, it looks like you got quite a good deal on these.
In this price range tho, the rotors would have to be made in China and the Chinese rotors have a significant failure rate over time. When they fail they basically explode for lack of a better term. The Chinese parts are cast with very inconsistent alloys, performance & lifespan will vary greatly part to part.
While I appreciate the good deal you got, I would caution you to check the rotors regularly. When the rotors start to fail you should see small cracks running from one drilled hole to the next. When you see that, replace the rotors with the ones you took off your car. It is better to be safe than sorry.
I have been in a car when it had a major mechanical failure in the front suspension at 100+ mph and rolled the car. Front suspension parts are not to be trifled with. Just be careful.
In this price range tho, the rotors would have to be made in China and the Chinese rotors have a significant failure rate over time. When they fail they basically explode for lack of a better term. The Chinese parts are cast with very inconsistent alloys, performance & lifespan will vary greatly part to part.
While I appreciate the good deal you got, I would caution you to check the rotors regularly. When the rotors start to fail you should see small cracks running from one drilled hole to the next. When you see that, replace the rotors with the ones you took off your car. It is better to be safe than sorry.
I have been in a car when it had a major mechanical failure in the front suspension at 100+ mph and rolled the car. Front suspension parts are not to be trifled with. Just be careful.
#18
I'll definitely be keeping my eyes on them. I've always got my wheels off for some reason or other, so I'll be down and around.
Thanks for the worries guys. I'm hoping it's a 200$ well spent. I've heard more good than bad on these, so let's hope for the best.
Thanks for the worries guys. I'm hoping it's a 200$ well spent. I've heard more good than bad on these, so let's hope for the best.
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