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Old Jun 3, 2014 | 12:17 AM
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Default Brake rotors warped on fronts

Need to replace brake rotors on a dodge ram 1500 4x4 QC. I use 20" factory rims ands 305-50-r20 dick cepek fun country load range e. (Pretty heavy rim/tire combo).

Anyone know of a good set of rotors i can get that wont break the bank. was looking at ebc rotors and powerstop, bendix, hawk, oem?? Not sure if i should go smaller than a 15" rotor. To me maybe a 13.9" might create more heat and warp again? Also are cross drilled and slotted rotors ok for our trucks applications? like with towing or 4x4 on steep grades, mud and creek crossings. Need a hand here....
 
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Old Jun 3, 2014 | 12:23 AM
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I would stick with the size you have now. I wouldnt go smaller for sure. cant say that slotted/drilled rotors will change anything as far as warping goes, that happens regardless as they get turned down over the years.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2014 | 11:45 AM
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Try raybestos. I have always had good luck with them. I did alot of towing and steep grades.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2014 | 01:17 PM
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Of nothing else, Google Advanceautoparts discount codes and go to the site, shop and add what you want to your cart, go through the online check out, apply the discount code and go pick up in the store.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 01:12 PM
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do you guys know what the diameter is for stock oem rotors on our trucks? im tryin to order parts but seems like every make and model of rotor is diffferent. Theres a whole whack load of different sized rotors and each says will fit my truck. The parts guy at the dealership cant tell me what size diameter the oem ones are either.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by weedahoe
Of nothing else, Google Advanceautoparts discount codes and go to the site, shop and add what you want to your cart, go through the online check out, apply the discount code and go pick up in the store.
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been doing this for years now. Best deals ever.
Just got pads and rotors for my wifes vehicle. I made 3 separate transactions so I could save $120 ($40 off $100 or more)
I just add useless stuff that I dont need right now to the cart to bump me up over $100. I basically get the stuff for free..lol
 
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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 06:10 PM
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Exactly.

An extra spark plug here and there. A can or two of brake/carb cleaner, ect

Always works great.
 
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