Brakes???

[cbbryan]

It has come to my attention that I need new brakes (mainly rotors). My pads are still fine for now but my rear rotors need to be machined to correct pulsing and my front need to be replaced due to cracks. Any suggestions for the type of rotors and pads to replace with. I was looking at the Duralast rotors and pads from autozone which would cost less than $300 for 4 new rotors and all the pads, or I could take it to the shop and they would do it for around $500. I want a top quality product and I want to save money. I have never done this before either. Any advice on what type of brakes/rotors to use or if I should just take it to a shop to let them do it?

[janesy86]

I got drilled/slotted rotors w/ pads front and rear from a seller on eBay that many people on the OS have used. Forgot the name, but great product and price. I believe $250 total.

Had my Dad help me install since it would be my first brake job and since he was a mechanic I had faith. Even after tho it wasn't a tough job to do and can now do alone, I wouldn't have attempted it myself w/o help.

[rgraboske]

I did Centric Rotors and pads on the front last time. Not slotted or cross drilled, but when I was doing my research, they are rated for auto-cross, etc.

There is a lot of brake dust, but they stop great. The rotors still look good too. I'll be migrating all of my other cars to Centrics as they need brakes.

[MrSmithsTB]

I got drilled/slotted rotors w/ pads front and rear from a seller on eBay that many people on the OS have used. Forgot the name, but great product and price. I believe $250 total.

Had my Dad help me install since it would be my first brake job and since he was a mechanic I had faith. Even after tho it wasn't a tough job to do and can now do alone, I wouldn't have attempted it myself w/o help.

Seller was brakemotive, I think. I have the full set and they work excellently.

[Regulator1175]

I went with the drilled and slotted rotors from Brakemotive on Ebay. I highly recommend them! I use ceramic pads from Advanced Auto that have a lifetime warranty. That way when I need pads its just a trip down the road, rather then waiting for new pads to be sent from the ebay-vendor. Just my two cents!