Need advice on selecting rotors & pads, for DD.

k.alexander

Appreciate the responses everyone. Like I said, I'm only looking to replace the fronts, I doubt the rears are causing the extreme vibration/shaking. As such, I wonder if the slotted front rotors will look stupid with the stock solid rears. I also don't particularly want dustier pads. As such, I may just go with the stock stuff. It did a fine job for the street, and when new lasted for a very long time. I have no interest in buying the cheap stuff from the local shop; until recently I was very satisfied with the stock brakes.

Does everyone agree that given the extreme, and it is extreme vibration when braking at high-er speeds, that I should replace the stock rotors that have 115k miles on them? Or does anyone think that just having them resurfaced will suffice?

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SouthArk370Z

After 115k, I'd go ahead and replace them ... unless a qualified brake mechanic says resurfacing is feasible. I don't know of many mechanics in my area that I would trust to make that decision. Stock rotors aren't that expensive - even fancy slotted ones are cheaper than a wreck.

SouthArk's First Rule of Working on Cars: NEVER scrimp, cut corners, use a part that is the least bit questionable, &c on braking systems.

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Rusty

You got 115k on the rotors and used 2 sets of pads on them. Chances are there is not enough meat on the rotors to true them up. I would replace them. I would also make sure that your calipers move freely in their bracket.

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