Badly warped rotors--Which rotors should I get?
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Badly warped rotors--Which rotors should I get?
Hey all, I just experienced one of thew worst braking vibrations ever. I know its coming from the badly warped rotors, I think 3rd gens have bad front brakes. From 120km/h to 0, the virbration is absolutly unbearable, I also get massive vibrations on the whole front-end and steering wheel.
Now my question to you guys is, which rotors are best for my driving? I usually drive in stop-and-go traffic, and I sometimes reach lots of red-lights, while at a great speed.
I'm thinking about OEM or Raybestos Brutestop rotors. Brembo is almost non-existant here, and even if I catch a hold of them, they would take forever to ship. Which rotors do you guys prefer for my type of driving?
Now my question to you guys is, which rotors are best for my driving? I usually drive in stop-and-go traffic, and I sometimes reach lots of red-lights, while at a great speed.
I'm thinking about OEM or Raybestos Brutestop rotors. Brembo is almost non-existant here, and even if I catch a hold of them, they would take forever to ship. Which rotors do you guys prefer for my type of driving?
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have u tried www.tirerack.com?
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if they dont ship to canada...i googled brembo and canada got this
http://www.megaperformance.com/page/page/923789.htm
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/pp...&apwkwd=Brembo
http://www.megaperformance.com/page/page/923789.htm
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/pp...&apwkwd=Brembo
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do NOT order from autopartswharehouse, they have decent prices but horrible customer service/return policy in my experience (and they get things wrong a lot).
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How about the Tundra brake upgrade? Since a lot of the 3rd gens have complained about warped rotors, the Tundra ones being thicker may help. I'm actually going to try this mod fairly soon. You'll need Tundra rotors and calipers, a little bit of shaving and everything else bolts right on. Just a thought...
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If you use the site's search engine, you'll find a lot of people that have replaced their OEM rotors with Brembos and are very satisfied. Quite a few also upgraded to Performance Friction pads.
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Originally Posted by fo_runner
Now my question to you guys is, which rotors are best for my driving? I usually drive in stop-and-go traffic, and I sometimes reach lots of red-lights, while at a great speed.
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I never cared for Raybestos. But maybe those Brutestop are better then their regualar rotors?
Anyway I'd go Brembo or OEM, if you want slotter I believe Powerslot makes rotors that will fit.
Also make sure your rear brakes are in good working order and are adjusted properly. It sounds like your not even using your rear brakes if the front end is shaking that violently.
Anyway I'd go Brembo or OEM, if you want slotter I believe Powerslot makes rotors that will fit.
Also make sure your rear brakes are in good working order and are adjusted properly. It sounds like your not even using your rear brakes if the front end is shaking that violently.
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I'm gonna check at my local auto-parts store and see what they have. If OEM is good enough (probably not) i'll go for them, or, i'll go for Flat brembo's or the Brutestop rotors.
I'm not going for the Tundra upgrade yet since the calipers are practically brand new. Will I need new pads after changing the rotor? I heard that you HAVE too change them when you're changing the rotors.
I'm not going for the Tundra upgrade yet since the calipers are practically brand new. Will I need new pads after changing the rotor? I heard that you HAVE too change them when you're changing the rotors.
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there's no set in stone rule about pads, but it's like dropping the tranny to do a clutch job and not replacing the rear main seal. sure, you can get away with it, but it's always a good idea.
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I have some on my site they have been working well for people.
http://www.burtmanindustries.com/zoo...d_rotors_96_02
http://www.burtmanindustries.com/zoo...d_rotors_96_02
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Originally Posted by fo_runner
I'm gonna check at my local auto-parts store and see what they have. If OEM is good enough (probably not) i'll go for them, or, i'll go for Flat brembo's or the Brutestop rotors.
I'm not going for the Tundra upgrade yet since the calipers are practically brand new. Will I need new pads after changing the rotor? I heard that you HAVE too change them when you're changing the rotors.
I'm not going for the Tundra upgrade yet since the calipers are practically brand new. Will I need new pads after changing the rotor? I heard that you HAVE too change them when you're changing the rotors.
For the performance increase as others have alluded on this forum (including PMs to those that have done this), and knowing the challenges others have faced with the stock rotors, this $120 is worthwhile for me. Realize that I'm about as cheap as they come, but I do see value in this conversion.
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I'm using Brembo stotted/drilled rotors. They dont seem noticeably better until you heat them up.....no fading going down on mountain roads breaking alot I havnt had any issues oh and I'm also using raybestos ceramic pads. Like mentiones above, adjust your rear drums. I did not know mine was way out of adjustment until I fixed it....I guess I've just gotten used to sucky braking but no more.
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