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Old 12-08-2014, 01:19 PM
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So I ruined my break rotor on the front left this weekend. I'm wondering if paying the extra money for a upgraded set of break rotors and pads would be worth the money or if I should just replace the one rotor with a stock replacement.

Currently running stock wheels but hopefully going to 33x12.50s after the first of the year.

Any suggestions on brands or what to get would be great too.
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I'm running the EBC stage 2 kit, slotted and blind drilled rotors with their "green stuff" pads. They've been on for a few months now and they're great.
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Centric 'Premium' rotors from RockAuto are better than any cheepo store rotors.
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You already broke it, so might as well upgrade it so you don't break it again!
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Ceramic pads offer more grab compared to stock semi-metallic.
If you want to go all the way look into the following link, also Hawk brake pads are supposed to be top of the line performance.

http://www.blackmagicbrakes.com/
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Whatever you do, don't get metallic brakes. They are so noisy.

I like ceramic myself, and I would go with some nice slotted and drilled rotors.
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