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> rotors and brake pads, which one to buy?
will
post Sep 28 2006, 11:13 PM
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hello,
I am looking to buy new rotors and brake pads on all four wheels. which rotors should I buy? cross-drilled? cryogenic? or original oem rotors? what about brake pads?
My local midas didn't even have pads for my car! How much should I pay in labor to have rotors and pads install? I can buy my own parts and pay someone to install them since most brake places don't carry the rotors nor pads.
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post Sep 29 2006, 05:25 PM
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I, and others on this board have said this before, but it bears repeating.

A stock 4 cylinder 914, with a functional stock braking system and Porterfield R4S pads will amaze you at how well it brakes. Seriously, unless you're used to driving a car with the ultimate in brakes, this setup's street performance will be more than adequate for your use.

So to specifically answer your question:
  1. If your plan is to buy rotors anyway, buy stock rotors.
  2. If your calipers are marginal, rebuild them or purchase a set of stock rebuilds. I highly recommend PMB Performance (our own salmon shirt wearin Eric Shea). <- link
  3. Buy a set of front and rear Porterfield R4S brake pads
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will   rotors and brake pads   Sep 28 2006, 11:13 PM
Joe Ricard   For Pads I go directly to a online race shop and t...   Sep 29 2006, 05:31 AM
davep   That depends on what you plan on doing with the ca...   Sep 29 2006, 05:35 AM
GBallantine   Dave, Do you know any suppliers in the GTA who se...   Sep 29 2006, 06:36 AM
davep   Gord, sorry, I don't. I keep a few stock rotor...   Sep 29 2006, 11:20 AM
Cap'n Krusty   I wouldn't take my granddaughter's old tri...   Sep 29 2006, 12:08 PM
Joe Ricard   I got to stop hanging out on here. I am agreeing ...   Sep 29 2006, 12:46 PM
Gint   I, and others on this board have said this before,...   Sep 29 2006, 05:25 PM
Tobra   You best do it yourself, those rear calipers are u...   Sep 29 2006, 05:26 PM
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