I went to get my brakes checked today because they were squeaking, pulsating, and just felt weird... There I was told my brakes were warped and I needed all new rotors and pads... the quoted $650 which i think is wayyy to much...
What kind of brakes and pads do you guys recommend?
Did you ask them if the rotors would be under-sized if they machined them? Most factory rotors can be machined at least twice before they are unusable and "undersized".
I'd recommend a PowerStop rotor and pad kit from brakemotive76 on eBay. Bought mine from them and have loved them ever since. I'm sure R1 is a good company too!
Anything is better than what you have now Hector. Even new, smooth OEM style rotors will be better.
You have Teves calipers. Akebono calipers started to be used mid production year in 2002. I have an 02 with some of the last Teves calipers right before the switch.
You have Teves calipers. Akebono calipers started to be used mid production year in 2002. I have an 02 with some of the last Teves calipers right before the switch.
well these rotors are only 2 years old and im suprise i need new ones already... i did but they said they would be too thin and would be alot worse if the warp again
Whatever you do stick with Smooth rotors. I decided to go with slotted on all 4 despite being told by Hannes to go with smooths. Now I'm dealing with brake squeal majority of the time I apply the brake (which defeated the purpose as to why I changed them out). I went with R1, but like I said stick with Smooth rotors, you have been advised :lol:.
Hey Marty how is the setup with slotted on the fronts and smooth on the rear?
chrysler has an upgrade kit to install the akebono set up an your ride. it comes complete with everything you need and is cheaper to buy as a kit than individually. i did the swap on my 99 years ago.
I'd recommend smooth rotors too if you want the quietest breaking experience, but mine don't squeal - isn't that caused by the lack of copper grease on the back of the pad?
Sometimes the first could of times you I the breaks the fronts make a little noise but as soon as they get a bit of heat it disappears.
I only got slotted for the front and not all round as the back breaks don't get stressed as much and think it looks kinda OEM...
EDIT: Click here, to see/purchase the new Akebono calliper kit - rotors are not included, just pads.
So 2 of you guys recommend smooth rotors... i would like a few more opinions... should i get smooth, slotted. drilled, or both? please explain your experiences with them. Thanks
If you wanna do some kinda performance looking rotor Hector, I would do drilled only. Thats what I have. And I like them. The aren't as quiet as a smooth, OEM style rotor, for who knows what reason. So if you want super quiet braking, then smooth it is. Mine makes kind of a "whirrie" sound when slowing down from say 45, and it gradually fades away the slower the rotor turns.
thanks hannes... whirrie noise is ok as long as a it doesnt squeek... i would like a performance rotor... what benifts did you noticed from having smooth compared to drilled?
It really boils down on what u are looking for, u will get different answers with different set-ups. I like the Drilled n Slotted because of the looks and doesnt warp as easily as the OEMS with the Teves calipers, some like the smooth ones because its quiet, some like the slotted ones only and on and on and on.... so many reasons why we put what we put as our rotors, bottom line is which do you prefer?
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