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shazapple
09-14-2005, 03:22 PM
I jsut got new front rotors, should I get new pads? Its probably not quite time to change them but theyre definitly not new. My current set of rotors are very warped.
Perdue
09-14-2005, 03:51 PM
I would get new pads to make sure the surfaces mate together a lot better. I've always seen the pads and rotors replaced at the same time if the rotors are getting the boot, but I don't know if it's required.
legacy92ej22t
09-14-2005, 04:45 PM
Yes, you should always replace your pads when doing rotors.

You should always at least turn your rotors when replacing your pads, also.
shazapple
09-14-2005, 04:51 PM
cool. Im looking at a set of Greenstuff pads
gator gt
09-14-2005, 07:47 PM
I'll chime in with the same comments....new rotors? new pads!

new pads? turn them discs.

Ever think about CarboTech?

GGT
shazapple
09-14-2005, 10:42 PM
New rotors :)

http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/8163/rotors0sr.jpg

Theyre effin heavy! Ill have to look into Carbotech as well
Huffer
09-15-2005, 11:22 AM
EBC are poos.
Mintex get good reviews, Carbotech also.

I picked up a set of rotors & kevlar metallic pads from ebay (front & rear) for $170 shipped from Canada...

Still have yet to chuck them on. Waiting for the front ones to wear out...though I should probably do it before winter.
phi11
09-15-2005, 11:40 AM
It's the time of year to start thinking about winter.
Get your cars ready for the snow and salt. (at least up here)
(maybe not quite yet, but soon, very soon!)
shazapple
09-15-2005, 01:10 PM
bah, snow wont even start for another two months. Im putting my snow tires mid october though cause my summers are crap in the rain
scottzg
09-15-2005, 02:18 PM
EBC are poos.


word on the street is that the ceramic ebc pads are pretty good.


I've got some axxis ulimates- after burning the crap out of them once (plumes of black smoke) they have been pretty decent pads, although they dust more than some.
Huffer
09-15-2005, 02:30 PM
Maybe Greenstuff compounds have changed...but those had horrible fade, not much better than stock.
jlk2.5gt
10-08-2005, 09:48 AM
alll i know is that when i installed my brembo slotted rotors with ebc green pads i was warping the otors every 2 weeks, and i have all new calipers and hardware, those ebc pads are two hard, iu switched to the hawk carbon tech and not a problem since.
jlk2.5gt
10-08-2005, 09:51 AM
i park and work on my car in the winter, than no salt