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95DSM
02-16-2004, 09:13 PM
I am putting on new rotors, pads and drums this spring when I bleed my brake lines while Im installing all my new toys I've accumulated this winter :D . I would also like to install some SS lines too, but we'll see how much money and time is left. Anyways, I want better pads and rotors on the front (Im tired of the stock stuff feelin mushy). I was wondering which kind of rotors would be better and why. Powerstop or Brembo OE style? or any other...and what kinda pads should I use with these?
1lowDSM
02-16-2004, 11:40 PM
Rotors are what ever you think you need....some will disagree but i think slotted and dimpled rotors are the way to go.. personally i Love my axxis metal master brake pads and the next thing up from that would be portor(sp) feilds
95DSM
02-17-2004, 08:29 AM
well I was thinking of going with the powerstop because they are slotted & cross drilled, but then again Brembo has some great products. And as far as the pads, I was thinkin Axxis, its the only one I've really heard of other than Wilwood and stuff, but those are only for the bir brake upgrades.
EvolvedDSM
02-17-2004, 12:44 PM
Brembo blanks with some Hawk or Porterfield street pads. If you want more braking, consider a swap to AWD calipers up front.
v8etr
02-17-2004, 02:27 PM
well I was thinking of going with the powerstop because they are slotted & cross drilled, but then again Brembo has some great products. And as far as the pads, I was thinkin Axxis, its the only one I've really heard of other than Wilwood and stuff, but those are only for the bir brake upgrades.

I don't really like the cross drilled ones because they crack. Dimpled is the way to go. A friend of mine has a 97 GST and he got a full set of Brembo dimpled and slotted rotors, front and rear, with pads and stainless lines for less than $400 from this place called http://raceconcepts.net. The guys name is Wood. He is a cool guy and we used to buy a ton of brakes from him when I worked at a local shop. He always did a really good job for us and he was pleasant to deal with. I would definitely recommend checking them out.

I also used to deal with a lady named Marilyn at KVR Performance a few years ago. That is what I have on my car. She was very helpful and it was a great experience overall. Their prices were quite a bit higher back then, not so sure if they came down or not.

JC