Brakes

Bradsredeye said:

Don't know how they would determine that you need new rotors unless they measured them. Even so, you can get really nice, new rotors for less than $100 a piece. A set of front and rear high-performance pads for $500 total. You could replace the brake fluid too while the wheels are off with a higher temp fluid for less than $50. So, for less than $1000, you could do the whole thing yourself. And that $1000 was a high estimate. Pep Boys used to sell rotors for $25 a piece.

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baabootoo said:

Rotors don't usually "warp" nowadays, they have uneven pad wear. Just put on pads yourself, and you'll be way ahead. From what I could find, Z23 and Z26 are the same ceramic pads, except for the backing material; rubber v steel. What pads have you used since the beginning? Semi-metallic may wear the rotors though.

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Blickie said:

We need pictures of your front rotors.

If the steering wheel does not shimmy or the brake pedal does not pulsate during braking, the rotors are not warped. If you can still see the slots on both front and back, the rotors are thick enough.

Make sure you torque all lugs nuts with a proper torque wrench to 111 or 115 Ft Lbs so the rotors do not warp after brake service; no impact wrench.

Which pads were you told only last 6-8 months??

Go with the Z26s on all four corners. The 26s have clip on noise shims where the 23s have adhesive shims. See my other posts on removing the paint on the sides of all friction pucks and where to lubricate the new pads.

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baabootoo said:

Those rotors are fine! Put on a set of Z23/Z26, and enjoy............ Yes, the 6-piston Brembos were dirty, but stopped good.

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ArchGE said:

With the two piece rotors, you don’t have to replace the whole thing. Replacing just the rings is an easy and cost effective way to go. Couple of after market suppliers out there. I went with new DBA rings and they work great. I also tried the Z25 pads and not thrilled with them (less stopping power). Went with Stoptech “street” pads and super happy. All the OE Brembo pad bite with less dust.

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