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04-30-2003, 08:37 PM | #1 |
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Do Brembo make OEM replacement rotors for WRX?
Hi,
I looked on Tirerack and they don't have Brembo OEM replacement rotors for the WRX. I looked at other sites: Vividracing, etc. and even searched this forum with no luck. Does anyone know if they make or will make one for the WRX? Also, does anyone know who makes solid vented brake rotors for the WRX? I need to change my front rotors soon but want better performance. Looking forward to comments. Andy
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04-30-2003, 09:05 PM | #2 |
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05-01-2003, 12:01 AM | #3 |
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AFAIK Brembo isnt making a WRX front rotor.....yet. You might try looking for a rotor brand called Mountain.
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05-01-2003, 12:07 AM | #4 | |
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They have held up to heavy heavy track abuse better than any other rotor I have used. Including OE and DBA (cracked in 2 weekends ) brembo rotors are nothing special to be honest. standard OE replacements just like anything else. And often junkmetal just like anything else. btw, if you are looking for better performance on the street, rotors will do next to nothing. Pads are what you want to upgrade. Try upgrading your pads to some Axxiss Ultimates, or the new Carbotech Bobcat that Im sure CarbotechMatt will be more than happy to tell you about. |
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05-01-2003, 01:09 AM | #5 |
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Thanks for the info. guys.
Well, the reason why I'm looking for new front rotors is because my pads are actually eating them up. 3 weeks ago, I had the rotors resurfaced, installed Axxis Deluxe Plus pads, and Goodridge stainless lines. Now, the rotors look all scratched up and I get a lot of vibrations throughout the car when I brake. I don't do autox or go to the track so I just need something that is better or maybe it'll last longer than the OEM rotors. OEM brakes seem to suck. ugh. Andy |
05-01-2003, 01:38 AM | #6 |
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There are many cases where Brembo supplies OE replacement discs that they buy from Raybestos, others come from a plant in mexico that they partially own. The stuff that does in fact come from Italy is really good quality.
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05-01-2003, 02:22 PM | #7 |
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what i want to know is what makes all rotors rust except the brembo's i have on my old supra. the rotors are about 4 years old and the car hasnt moved all winter. they have less rust on them then my subaru rotors get in 1 evening.
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05-01-2003, 03:51 PM | #8 | |
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12-24-2003, 03:05 AM | #9 |
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I've got a STi. I was looking at getting Brembo Slotted Rotors up front because I had cross-drilled ones on my old Jetta and they worked great, no fade what so ever. So elgorey what you are saying is that Axxis pads would work better than slotted or drilled rotors on the street? I'm looking to reduce fade. I thought the ony way to do that was to let the gasses and brake residue expel everytime you brake...
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12-24-2003, 03:52 AM | #10 |
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i'm gonna order a set of REAR wrx rotors from www.performancerotors.com they are solid Brembos...i think the pair was $85 and then a bit more for slots, or drilled or whatever...
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12-24-2003, 04:26 AM | #11 | |
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12-24-2003, 04:31 AM | #12 |
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04EJ20 - drop us an email about the STi/Brembo rotors. We have some 2-piece ones that are less expensive then your stocker replacements
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12-24-2003, 03:34 PM | #13 | |
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12-25-2003, 12:17 AM | #14 | |
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As for cross-drilled or slotted rotors helping fade, no, not really. This has been discussed ad nauseam here, so I won't bother to re-hash everything. Modern brake pads are generally not susceptible to out-gassing, hence cross-drilling and slotting are (in most cases) nothing more than bling. They can help "clean" the surface of the pad, as the edges of the holes/slots cut into the face of the pad, but there is much debate about whether or not that really makes any performance difference. And obviously the trade-off is that those holes/slots are cutting away your pads all the time, so pad wear will increase. Pat Olsen '97 Legacy 2.5GT sedan |
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12-30-2003, 01:59 AM | #15 | |
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I had a Jetta which had cross-drilled Zimmerman rotors up front. When I switched over to them, with Mintex pads, I decreased my stopping distance by carlengths. I mean many carlengths, with neck-breaking stopping action. Plus, I never had them fade, ever! I fade the Brembo solid rotors every time I'm driving hard. Believe me, the 4 pot and 2 pot pistons help, but nothing will expel gas and keep the rotor cool like slotting or drilling. I would prefer drilled ones, but believe me, the way I drive, I'd crack those suckers in a week. I'd have to stick with slotted for the increased surface area and strength... |
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12-30-2003, 05:54 AM | #16 |
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Ummmmm.... OK.
Seriously, what specifically are you doing to make the brakes fade? Unless your answer is, "I do repeated back-to-back 100mph to 0 stops while driving to and from work," then you're not fading the brakes. And you certainly aren't causing the stock pads to outgas. I can't make you believe me, but I think you're mistaking/misinterpreting what you're feeling through the brake pedal. Pat Last edited by Patrick Olsen; 12-30-2003 at 06:04 AM. |
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