Rotors + Brakes Recommendation?

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IvoRoyfx35

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I've read almost all of the threads on vibrating steering wheels, rotors, pads, etc. and decided that it was my time to change my rotors & pads as well. I suppose I can get it turned and get new pads, but body shops will probably charge me between 200~300 and so I thought I'd just spend a few hundred more and get new rotors and pads. I currently have the stocks on 07 fx35 with 35k miles. Can I have some recommendations as to which rotors and pads I should get? My limits/concerns are...

1. Price: I'm not looking to spend over $500 on all four rotors and pads, shipping including. I do plan on doing the work myself, using the very helpful thread on how to swap the rotors/pads (thank you for the detailed description & pics!!)

2. Performance: Anything that does what it is supposed to do - brake! I would want the brake dust to be minimal, but am willing to sacrifice if I need to.

3. Appearance: Not a big factor, but I do like those drilled/slotted rotors.

I was considering rotorpros or R1 concept for the rotors and maybe hks for the pads...but since I'm a noob at this type of thing, thought I'd ask you guys with more experience. Any recommendations/advice would be greatly appreciated!
 
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Bklynjohn718 said:
A few people here use rotorpros rotors from ebay. I personally would use the rotorpros rotors with the infinity brake pads. Or you can go for BBK :wink:
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Yeah, I was checking them out on ebay, too. The rotoropros ebay store are selling 4 rotors for $250 + $50 shipping, which seems like a pretty good deal. Do you know which pads have less dusting? Infinity or BBK? Any squeeking problems that you know of?

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dulla said:
I brought rotors & pads from R1 concepts they have quality products. also price is pretty descent.
http://www.r1concepts.com
check there eBay store you can get good deals
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Which one did you buy? THe E-Line or Premium?

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hangout said:
Hi, I went check the website, I think I will order from it..
also I found a item for the Fx35 : Caliper Kits $3.50

they didn't tell what that is,, do you have any idea?
Thanks
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I think they are the seals/clips...
 
hangout said:
Hi, I went check the website, I think I will order from it..
also I found a item for the Fx35 : Caliper Kits $3.50

they didn't tell what that is,, do you have any idea?
Thanks
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New shims and clips.----oem hardware clips from infinitipartsusa.com are 100.00
And brake pad set was 124.00
 
I brought premium cross drilled & slotted rotors & Axxis Ultimate pads, those pads are Ceramic with Kevlar Formula, I use Axxis brand pads more than 4 years, when I was in Australia that was the only brand I use on my cars. it’s an Aussie made.
 
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I was debating on getting the r1concepts or rotorpros, and then saw a black friday sale for rotorpros on ebay and couldn't pass them up. It is a complete package with 4 rotors and hawk pads for $329 including shipping, + 2 year warranty. Here is the link if anyone is interested. I think they have 3 more sets with this price and the sale ends in 3 days.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230402835330
 
Brakes to buy

I bought my front rotors and pads from R1 Concepts. I found their ebay store and got them there for a great price along with free shipping.
 
ok so my brakes are going so instead of getting the rotors resurfaced i decided to get new rotors and break pads along with SS break lines. Any suggestions on where i can purchase these since i cant afford a BBK
 
That kit was actually for the 03-04 fx35s. The 09+ are much more money but he gave me a sweet price. Ended up calling them and got a set of the crossed drilled/slotted rotors and stop-tech pads for everything. Was 350 shipped. They sell caliper paint kits also but I'm not sure which ones to get http://www.r1concepts.com/caliper-paint.aspx . What do you think will look the best with my color ? I was thinking gold but I don't know if that will go well with my color.
 
I was going to do the same also but I drive pretty aggressive and have a lot of hills where I live so I could use better pads. If you end up buying them talk to James. Most of their stuff is 50% off right now because the end of the yr.
 
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