Replacement Rotors... - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Dean · 2004-08-23, 03:41 PM

OK, the choices for flat or sloted appear to be
Stoptech
Rotora
Powerslot
Brembo

Did I miss any?
I know Scott likes his Stoptechs. Any opinions on the others? All except the Brembos appear to be in the sub $100 range...

ArthurS · 2004-08-23, 03:44 PM

Carbotech?

sperry · 2004-08-23, 03:53 PM

For some reason, I seem to remember hearing that the Rotora and StopTech rotors are actually from the same manufacturer.

Someone back me up, or correct me if I'm wrong.

Kevin M · 2004-08-23, 03:55 PM

I'm ordering pads and rotors for my car tomorrow morning from Tim directly. WRX slotteds are about $150 a pair my price if you want me to add a set for you Dean.

Does Brembo make slotted replacements? I know they make standard replacements but they are expensive and not anything special. Powerslots are awesome but again, $$$.

Scott, I'm not sure about the sourcing for Rotora but I wouldn't be surprised. I'll ask Tim if he knows who supplies Stoptech's rotors.

MattR · 2004-08-23, 03:56 PM

I think Berndt (Dirty WRX) has the carbotech rotors on his car, Or maybe it was just the pads, I can;t remember from Buttonwillow. Anyway, I've heard good things about their products, but have never used them first hand.

Stoptech would still be my first choice .

dirtyWRX · 2004-08-23, 03:57 PM

Quite timely actually as I am just sitting down at the computer after having changed my rotors. I am giving the Carbotech rotors a try. They are actually DBA rotors that Carbotech has slotted, as I understand. Apperently they were race tested for a full year before being introduced last year.

I have been using carbotech pads for a couple years now, and the price/performance cannot be beat. I've heard people say negative things about carbotech, but I don't think they have been very well informed. You can even call up the company directly and talk to them about what you are looking for. As you can see, I'm a huge fan.

That being said, the rotors are new. I am going this route because the stock rotors don't even hold up for a day of extended track use. I have been hesitant, since I don't want to keep throwing money at stock size rotors if they will never work. However, I have 2 sets of 16" RS wheels/tires, 4-pot calipers, and limited income, so $2000+ on stop-techs and new wheels/tires is a HUGE expense.

I'll be up at Reno, so you can check them out if you like.

Berndt

Kevin M · 2004-08-23, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtyWRX

However, I have 2 sets of 16" RS wheels/tires, 4-pot calipers, and limited income, so $2000+ on stop-techs and new wheels/tires is a HUGE expense.

Gee, that sounds so familiar for some reason...

dirtyWRX · 2004-08-23, 04:07 PM

http://www.carbotecheng.com/

MattR · 2004-08-23, 04:11 PM

Sweet! *good memory Matt, pats self on back* I'm interested to see your brake setup now Berndt.

Dean · 2004-08-23, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

I'm ordering pads and rotors for my car tomorrow morning from Tim directly. WRX slotteds are about $150 a pair my price if you want me to add a set for you Dean.

Does Brembo make slotted replacements? I know they make standard replacements but they are expensive and not anything special. Powerslots are awesome but again, $$$.

Scott, I'm not sure about the sourcing for Rotora but I wouldn't be surprised. I'll ask Tim if he knows who supplies Stoptech's rotors.

Tim Who?

Sounds like a deal... I'm in for a set of rotors. Plenty of pads around.

Just FYI, Best prices I've found:
Powerslot $157 shipped
Rotoras $150 + unknown shipping
Stoptechs More than $150...

Kevin M · 2004-08-23, 10:12 PM

Tim works at Stoptech. I know him from i-club, been friends with him for a while. If you want me to order your rotors I'll add them to mine.

tangentially:

"There are some who call me........... Tim?"

AtomicLabMonkey · 2004-08-24, 07:49 AM

"GREETINGS, Tim The Enchanter!"

dirtyWRX · 2004-08-25, 04:28 PM

I buy all my stuff from Mike, here:

http://www.subaruxtras.com/SearchRes...?CategoryID=24

I used to live in Boston, so it was a short no sales tax drive up.

Kevin M · 2004-08-25, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtyWRX

I buy all my stuff from Mike, here:

http://www.subaruxtras.com/SearchRes...?CategoryID=24

I used to live in Boston, so it was a short no sales tax drive up.

Yeah, but he doesn't get the employee discount at Stoptech.

2004-08-23, 03:41 PM	#1
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Replacement Rotors... OK, the choices for flat or sloted appear to be Stoptech Rotora Powerslot Brembo Did I miss any? I know Scott likes his Stoptechs. Any opinions on the others? All except the Brembos appear to be in the sub $100 range... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2004-08-23, 03:44 PM	#2
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Carbotech? __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-08-23, 03:53 PM	#3
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	For some reason, I seem to remember hearing that the Rotora and StopTech rotors are actually from the same manufacturer. Someone back me up, or correct me if I'm wrong. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2004-08-23, 03:55 PM	#4
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I'm ordering pads and rotors for my car tomorrow morning from Tim directly. WRX slotteds are about $150 a pair my price if you want me to add a set for you Dean. Does Brembo make slotted replacements? I know they make standard replacements but they are expensive and not anything special. Powerslots are awesome but again, $$$. Scott, I'm not sure about the sourcing for Rotora but I wouldn't be surprised. I'll ask Tim if he knows who supplies Stoptech's rotors. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2004-08-23, 03:56 PM	#5
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I think Berndt (Dirty WRX) has the carbotech rotors on his car, Or maybe it was just the pads, I can;t remember from Buttonwillow. Anyway, I've heard good things about their products, but have never used them first hand. Stoptech would still be my first choice . __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-08-23, 03:57 PM	#6
dirtyWRX EJ18 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Francisco Posts: 26	Ahh, you beat me to it... Quite timely actually as I am just sitting down at the computer after having changed my rotors. I am giving the Carbotech rotors a try. They are actually DBA rotors that Carbotech has slotted, as I understand. Apperently they were race tested for a full year before being introduced last year. I have been using carbotech pads for a couple years now, and the price/performance cannot be beat. I've heard people say negative things about carbotech, but I don't think they have been very well informed. You can even call up the company directly and talk to them about what you are looking for. As you can see, I'm a huge fan. That being said, the rotors are new. I am going this route because the stock rotors don't even hold up for a day of extended track use. I have been hesitant, since I don't want to keep throwing money at stock size rotors if they will never work. However, I have 2 sets of 16" RS wheels/tires, 4-pot calipers, and limited income, so $2000+ on stop-techs and new wheels/tires is a HUGE expense. I'll be up at Reno, so you can check them out if you like. Berndt

2004-08-23, 04:07 PM	#8
dirtyWRX EJ18 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Francisco Posts: 26	http://www.carbotecheng.com/

2004-08-23, 04:11 PM	#9
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Sweet! good memory Matt, pats self on back I'm interested to see your brake setup now Berndt. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-08-23, 10:12 PM	#11
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Tim works at Stoptech. I know him from i-club, been friends with him for a while. If you want me to order your rotors I'll add them to mine. tangentially: "There are some who call me........... Tim?" __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2004-08-24, 07:49 AM	#12
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	"GREETINGS, Tim The Enchanter!" __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2004-08-25, 04:28 PM	#13
dirtyWRX EJ18 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Francisco Posts: 26	I buy all my stuff from Mike, here: http://www.subaruxtras.com/SearchRes...?CategoryID=24 I used to live in Boston, so it was a short no sales tax drive up.

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