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Old May 8, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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I just installed Brakeperformance OEM replacement rotors and semi-metallic pads. It took 30 minutes per side, but I was lucky to have a torch. The rotors were solidly rusted onto the hubs.

Every aspect of braking performace improved significantly. Slots, dimples, ceramic are cool, but for about $129 shipped (two rotors and two pairs of pads!), the price is right on the basic replacements.
 
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Old May 8, 2011 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by cramerica
I just installed Brakeperformance OEM replacement rotors and semi-metallic pads. It took 30 minutes per side, but I was lucky to have a torch. The rotors were solidly rusted onto the hubs.

Every aspect of braking performace improved significantly. Slots, dimples, ceramic are cool, but for about $129 shipped (two rotors and two pairs of pads!), the price is right on the basic replacements.
got a link? is the name of the company brake performance?
 
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Old May 9, 2011 | 12:01 AM
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nvm found them, thx for the info man. u think the standard rotors with standard ceramic pads would be a good choice? i just heard that ceramic pads eat the hell out of rotors but i also know that was a long time ago and they have made improvements in both rotors and pads...
 
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Old May 9, 2011 | 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by gjmoran
nvm found them, thx for the info man. u think the standard rotors with standard ceramic pads would be a good choice? i just heard that ceramic pads eat the hell out of rotors but i also know that was a long time ago and they have made improvements in both rotors and pads...
Ceramic pads cannot eat your rotors because they are softer that semi-metalic pads.
 
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Old May 9, 2011 | 12:37 AM
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I have been using Hawk HPS pads for years and am super happy with them. I was amazed at the difference in the braking performance the first time and have used them ever since on my Jeep JK and my wifes Charger RT. No sqealing and minimal dust.
I use Hawk pads, too. Awesome.
 
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Old May 9, 2011 | 01:03 PM
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I chose semi-metallics, since that's what comes from the factory.
 
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Old May 9, 2011 | 04:09 PM
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i dont do alot of towing, less than 10 times during the summer maybe, i just dont want the friggen squeal anymore lol
 
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Old May 12, 2011 | 12:37 PM
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so you guys think i will be alright with oem rotors and some ceramic pads from brakeperformance.com ?
 
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Old May 12, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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Probably so, but I just don't really care for ceramics.
 
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