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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 06:39 PM
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im going to change the front rotors and change the brake pads to ceramic in the next few weeks, ive heard the napa oem rotors are fairly good so ill be using those and unsure of which ceramic pads to use. trying to get rid of this god awful squeeking i have when braking. currently using semi metallic pads
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 07:00 PM
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NAPA carries several types of rotors. I would go with the ultra premiums they go out of our shop the most without coming back for warranty issues. We don't get a lot of customers bringing in rotors in general but they are a better quality. Most people that try to get new rotors because of the lifetime warranty even though they are just worn out from regular wear and tear.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 07:00 PM
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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.
 
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Old May 7, 2011 | 11:44 PM
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sorry for bringing this back up. but i would like to know what type of rotors everyone is using, i plan on using ceramic pads and i want some rotors that are going to hold up without breaking the bank. any info is appreciated. thx!
 
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Old May 8, 2011 | 02:31 AM
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If you can find then get performance friction carbon metalic pads and rotors. Awsome performance, long life, little brake dust, and they work better the hotter they get.
 
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Old May 8, 2011 | 10:11 AM
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I have the upgraded NAPA rotors and pads, no issues at all, nice stopping power, my factory brakes went 100000 miles, rotors were fine but the pads were almost to where the rivets were starting to show, I do all highway driving.
 
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Old May 8, 2011 | 10:45 AM
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i have ceramic pads..and my mags are ruined...the dust ****ed up the clearcoat on the polished aluminium M/T wheels i have....
 
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Old May 8, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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i use oem, said it before, the original set has lasted 60k.
 
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Old May 8, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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I'm running the slotted and dimpled rotors from BrakePerformance with their premium semi-metallic pads. I definitely noticed the difference in stopping power, been quite happy with them.
 
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