Rotor upgrade for stock Brembos
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Rotor upgrade for stock Brembos
My 5.0 is a 2011 brembo car, and it's time for me to change the front rotors. I would like to upgrade them, but I don't know which ones are worth buying. What do y'all recommend?
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SSBC makes great rotors. As do Baer and Wilwood. One of the most popular upgrades is a big brake or 14" front rotor kit. Upgrade kits usually have everything you need installation wise. But tools and and jackstands are on you
Check out eother of those company websites and search for applications on an 11+ gt to find ones that will fit
Check out eother of those company websites and search for applications on an 11+ gt to find ones that will fit
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An inexpensive option is a stock replacement rotor from Powerslot...which is actually a Stoptech rotor rebranded. I recommend the slotted variety.
If you want a nice performance upgrade, Baer makes a two piece slotted rotor that is also a direct replacement.
You may want to replace pads at the same time for optimal brake performance and feel.
If you want a nice performance upgrade, Baer makes a two piece slotted rotor that is also a direct replacement.
You may want to replace pads at the same time for optimal brake performance and feel.
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An inexpensive option is a stock replacement rotor from Powerslot...which is actually a Stoptech rotor rebranded. I recommend the slotted variety.
If you want a nice performance upgrade, Baer makes a two piece slotted rotor that is also a direct replacement.
You may want to replace pads at the same time for optimal brake performance and feel.
If you want a nice performance upgrade, Baer makes a two piece slotted rotor that is also a direct replacement.
You may want to replace pads at the same time for optimal brake performance and feel.
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Nevermind, got my information confused. They were SportStop rotors... not anywhere near powerstop. doh!
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Abuse aside, it depends on your viewpoint. For me the problem with the stockers is that they are heavy and inefficient.
The Powerslots don't really save much in weight, but the slots help with efficiency. <-- I have used these and found them durable and perform well, great bang for buck factor.
The Baer two-piece does both and for a two piece solution it was the most cost effective I found.
The Powerslots don't really save much in weight, but the slots help with efficiency. <-- I have used these and found them durable and perform well, great bang for buck factor.
The Baer two-piece does both and for a two piece solution it was the most cost effective I found.
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Abuse aside, it depends on your viewpoint. For me the problem with the stockers is that they are heavy and inefficient.
The Powerslots don't really save much in weight, but the slots help with efficiency. <-- I have used these and found them durable and perform well, great bang for buck factor.
The Baer two-piece does both and for a two piece solution it was the most cost effective I found.
The Powerslots don't really save much in weight, but the slots help with efficiency. <-- I have used these and found them durable and perform well, great bang for buck factor.
The Baer two-piece does both and for a two piece solution it was the most cost effective I found.
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To be honest, anytime a part needs to be replaced, I like to upgrade it. I don't need slotted or drilled rotors, but I want them. I guess it's really more of an appearance mod more than anything else.
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So I found that RockAuto.com has these ( http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sph-128-61089l ) for $92 each
I think this is the way I'm gonna go
I think this is the way I'm gonna go