Rear brakes - Brembo (OEM) vs Porsche disks (rotors) and pads?
08-31-2021, 06:30 AM
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We all know that there are different qualities of ferrous metals, but I don't know whether the cheap rotors are more or less prone to warping than the expensive ones. Why pay $160/rotor for street driving when RockAuto can sell me one for $27? There's not a "Gucci" label or anything on the rotors, so unless there's huge difference, what's the difference?
Also, ceramic pads are supposed to be dustless, as much as possible. Is there a trade-off to getting ceramic pads for street driving?
Also, ceramic pads are supposed to be dustless, as much as possible. Is there a trade-off to getting ceramic pads for street driving?
08-31-2021, 07:01 AM
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08-31-2021, 11:49 AM
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I've bought and tested a lot of different discs and can say from this experience that the only think worth paying extra for is the coating to prevent corrosion. I've had expensive rotors crack at drilled holes, and I've had cheap ones stay just fine. None of them have ever warped (but I'm always careful not to hold the brake down on a very hot disc when staionary, as this is what causes warping).
The pads are where the variety comes in. Textar give a good OEM feel at a great price point, and can be had very cheaply in the UK where I am. Fancier pads from Pagid, EBC, Hawk, etc are all a much better place to put your money than expensive rotors. Also, change your fluid regularly.
The pads are where the variety comes in. Textar give a good OEM feel at a great price point, and can be had very cheaply in the UK where I am. Fancier pads from Pagid, EBC, Hawk, etc are all a much better place to put your money than expensive rotors. Also, change your fluid regularly.
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