Brake rotors

dono200sx · Oct 27th, 2003, 10:20 PM

Ok. I ordered my AXXIS Ultimate brake pads tonite. And I think there is a good possibility I may have to replace the rotors. I don't know how warped they are, so it's hard for me to tell. I'm curious as to if there is much of a difference in different OEM style rotors. I dont want the X-drilled or slotted rotors. I'm just looking for solid rotors and I can't afford to upgrade to AD22VFs. Should I stick with Nissan rotors or are the $18-26 rotors I can get at Autostoned. I haven't been able to find a thread that really leads in one direction or the other, it seems to be a matter of opinion.

I know you get what you pay for, but right now I really don't have a whole lot of $$$.

Wont Be Beat · Oct 28th, 2003, 12:32 AM

Go for the cheapies. They are just as good as any OEM rotor. Cast iron is cast iron for a general application.

LIUSPEED · Oct 28th, 2003, 01:24 AM

kragen / schuck rotors are supposedly better than the ones over at autozone is what i heard

dono200sx · Oct 28th, 2003, 08:07 AM

Where can I get those? How much? I'm going to take my rotors to a friends shop this wekend to see if they are machinable, so I'd like to be able to get them ready for installment the same time as the pads...

Wont Be Beat · Oct 28th, 2003, 11:45 AM

If you want rotors, see if cobalt friction has an application for your car. They sell G300-spec rotors which I am using now. I've ran them at 7 autocross, over 12,000 miles and have already resurfaced them twice and use axxis ultimate pads on them and I still cannot feel a lip on the outter edge.

dono200sx · Oct 28th, 2003, 11:29 PM

Remember price is a major issue here... I'm getting married and still have much to get, and that doesnt incude furniture I need.

If you don't mind me asking, how much did those run you? They don't have the price listed on their website and it's after hours to call...

Wont Be Beat · Oct 28th, 2003, 11:58 PM

Somewhere in the $70-$90 range for the Prelude for both fronts.

ReVerm · Oct 29th, 2003, 12:26 AM

Go with the autozone rotors, especially if price is a factor. Just as WBB said, there is next to no difference between them and the OEM rotors on the street or during light track use.

Wont Be Beat · Oct 29th, 2003, 10:27 AM

If autozone had them cheap for my application, I'd go autozone. But they are special order for my car and would cost ike $65 if I remember correctly. Thats why I figured for a little more money, I'd support Cobalt.

ReVerm · Oct 29th, 2003, 10:35 AM

65 for Autozone rotors? Jeez. Mine were literally 20 bucks each.

Wont Be Beat · Oct 29th, 2003, 12:53 PM

Special Order

Go check yourself. 1993 Prelude VTEC front rotors.

ReVerm · Oct 29th, 2003, 01:27 PM

I know. : P I'm just saying that sucks.

dono200sx · Oct 29th, 2003, 06:56 PM

Wow... that's high... I can get brembo blanks for my car cheaper than that... $37/rotor + shipping courtesy of nopionline...

Wont Be Beat · Oct 29th, 2003, 09:40 PM

Unfortunetly, not many cars have those rotors. Only the 93-96 Prelude VTEC and the 1st generation Acura Legends.

dono200sx · Oct 31st, 2003, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Wont Be Beat
If you want rotors, see if cobalt friction has an application for your car. They sell G300-spec rotors which I am using now. I've ran them at 7 autocross, over 12,000 miles and have already resurfaced them twice and use axxis ultimate pads on them and I still cannot feel a lip on the outter edge.

Ok. I obviously don't know a whole lot about brakes, so please no flaming for this question...

You mentioned that you still don't feel a lip on the outer edge. Is this a sign of the rotors needing to be either resurfaced or replaced? If not that then what would that mean for me? My current rotors DEFINATELY have that lip...