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Cheap Rotors, Cheap brake pads, what are my consequences?

Old Mar 24, 2005 | 11:44 AM
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Default Cheap Rotors, Cheap brake pads, what are my consequences?

I bought FRONT: Wearever GOLD from Advance auto Parts w/ Raybestos Rotors

Rear: wearever Silver w/ Raybestos Rotors..l

anyone experiance these cheap brakes pads and rotors?
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 11:54 AM
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No, but let us know how they work out for you.
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 11:56 AM
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My motto is: NEVER be a cheapass when it comes to brakes

Lots of power is good, but traction and stopping power is atleast, maybe even more important.

Buying cheap sh*t can get you and your car killed.
Sure you'll have to pay $200 extra which ain't nice, but you'll have better quality, stuff that lasts longer and tend not to brake or get smashed so quickly.

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I don't know what the quality is, so I can't really tell if that stuff is good.

But when it comes to cars it's the life lesson, if it's expencive, it must be good. If it's cheap, it's just garbage. (maybe look good, but still garbage)

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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 11:57 AM
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I don't know what the quality is, so I can't really tell if that stuff is good.

But when it comes to cars it's the life lesson, if it's expencive, it must be good. If it's cheap, it's just garbage. (maybe look good, but still garbage)

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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 12:02 PM
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yah let us know how they work. i am a cheapskate too and i was actually thinking of buying those exact ones
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 12:05 PM
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yup please keep up informed. if i had the money to blow on the more expensive ones i would. But im forced to spend wisely to get things done!
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 02:48 PM
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QUOTE (korean_redneck)
I bought FRONT: Wearever GOLD


Return them now!!!

That's what I bought, supposedly free replacement if they wear out during the lifetime of your car, sounded good.

They produce a ridiculous amount of brake dust. Ugh. I'm not kidding, it's the stickiest coating of black dust on a daily basis. Mine only have 75 miles on them, so maybe that will change, but I recommend you go spend another $15 to get the ceramic ones instead.

Other than that they are fine. They actually get some good reviews online, they're more than enough pad for my needs.

I bought the same rears as you, which are organic, I figure the rears shouldn't be much of a problem. But I'm already looking for replacements for the front and I just bought the things.

As for the rotors, $170-200 shipped will get you good rotors on ebay, slotted or slotted/drilled, in your choice of zinc color. Unless you need new rotors right away, or they were really cheap, I'd go with ebay. I personally think slotted rotors are worth the extra $$$ over blank. I made a thread on this topic not too long ago.

I'm installing my rear rotors/pads tomorrow.
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