Brake Rotors - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

WRCsubeRS · 2007-08-22, 04:35 PM

Hey all, I'm looking for oppinions on the best brake rotors for the money. Im thinking slotted brembos or stop techs, but I'm open to input. Thanks for the feedback...

Dean · 2007-08-22, 04:43 PM

I have a set of Stoptech 328s I'd be willing to sell. One set has brand new rotors...

What year is your RS? (assuming from screen name)

WRCsubeRS · 2007-08-22, 04:46 PM

sorry... well used to be a '99 RS but now its an '02 WRX Sedan

sperry · 2007-08-22, 04:53 PM

Talk about jumping on the guy!

"I need brake rotors" ($100)

"Buy my $3000 StopTechs!!!!"

I've used DBA rotors in the past (sold through StopTech). They seemed pretty decent. Just steer away from the drilled rotors... there's no performance benefit and a higher chance of failure.

WRCsubeRS · 2007-08-22, 04:58 PM

yeah cross-drilled are never any good...seen a few crack myself

found some slotted stop techs - all 4 for $380 good deal?

MattR · 2007-08-22, 05:26 PM

I've had great luck with the DBA Rotors, I love them and they are fairly priced. Also, they sell them through tire rack now so you can pick them up locally.,

MPREZIV · 2007-08-22, 05:30 PM

Brembo OE replacements on my car, WRX upsize. LOVE them. They're guaranteed to not warp within servicable thickness. If they do, new ones are free. I've beaten the crap out of them, and not the slightest shudder in about 30k.

Available locally as well at Reno Clutch and Brake. Mill and Terminal

Dean · 2007-08-22, 06:47 PM

Sorry, didn't read that he just wanted rotors... But seriously, if you are willing to spend $400 on rotors, why not $1000 on a set of real brakes!

Otherwise, Señor Cheap Bastard says $380 is a rip off. I am running the cheapest crap I could find on froogle or ebay ($300/set delivered front and rear for '04 STI) and tracking the snot out of them with race pads and they are holding up great!!! There are only about 5 places in the world casting Subaru rotors and nobody has a magic formula for steel. Go cheap or get raped!

van · 2007-08-22, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MPREZIV

Brembo OE replacements on my car, WRX upsize. LOVE them. They're guaranteed to not warp within servicable thickness. If they do, new ones are free. I've beaten the crap out of them, and not the slightest shudder in about 30k.

Available locally as well at Reno Clutch and Brake. Mill and Terminal

Thats what I'm picking up this week. I have front WRX brakes for my L, brembo blanks like $101 at tire rack, super blue for $12 a bottle too. I ordered axxis ultimate pads off of nasioc for $55 shipped. I'm giving dean a run for his cheap title

Dean · 2007-08-22, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kidnappervan

I'm giving dean a run for his cheap title

HA!

sperry · 2007-08-22, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

I've had great luck with the DBA Rotors, I love them and they are fairly priced. Also, they sell them through tire rack now so you can pick them up locally.,

TireRack's not so "local" anymore... they moved their warehouse out to Mustang or some crap... no more Sparks pickup.

van · 2007-08-22, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

HA!

trying anyway

I'm in about $3,000 on my car so far(cost with 2 shells,EDIT,and with ej20g with overpriced crappy 9 months wait Garage tuning wiring job). not gonna talk about the forester bought off the lot.

ryan4601 · 2007-08-22, 08:02 PM

Hey, i have a set of stock wrx brake rotors laying around if you want them. I know you are looking to upgrade, but just thowing it out there if you needed an immediate fix. Anyway i have used DBA, and Centric rotors and i liked both of them. I don't really track/auto-x my car very much, but in terms of every day driving and street use they are both good, and affordable. Just my 2 cents.
ryan

MattR · 2007-08-22, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

TireRack's not so "local" anymore... they moved their warehouse out to Mustang or some crap... no more Sparks pickup.

I know, but It's only an extra 5 minutes if that. Not even an issue.

WRCsubeRS · 2007-08-22, 08:38 PM

well thanks for all the input guys! i guess i'll just have to shop around and find the right price! so while we are at the brakes... lets talk about something close to them: my blown struts!

so the 2 years on s-techs/stock struts have left my struts very sad...so its time for some newbies, how does everyone feel about the AGXs with my stechs? bueno?

Dean · 2007-08-22, 08:43 PM

Do a search, I think we just beat the strut question to death a month or so ago.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2007-08-23, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MPREZIV

Brembo OE replacements on my car, WRX upsize. LOVE them. They're guaranteed to not warp within servicable thickness. If they do, new ones are free. I've beaten the crap out of them, and not the slightest shudder in about 30k.

Winner. If you just need to replace your rotors, the brembo OEs are a good choice. I wouldn't bother with slotting if it's a street car either, it's more expensive and they'll just chew up your pads quicker.

zpeed · 2007-08-23, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

TireRack's not so "local" anymore... they moved their warehouse out to Mustang or some crap... no more Sparks pickup.

They use to be next door to my office. They will be again soon. Our office move to Patrick next month. Another 10 min extra drive but it's 10 min closer to RFR.

zpeed · 2007-08-23, 06:54 AM

I used to have a set of cross drilled rotors. Love the look of it seen a few crack but I only did auto-x in that car.

Double Phister · 2007-08-23, 07:14 AM

<---Happy with my DBAs from Tirerack.

sperry · 2007-08-23, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MattR

I know, but It's only an extra 5 minutes if that. Not even an issue.

Well, driving to Sparks from my house vs. driving half-way to Fernley makes a difference to me! It takes me about 30 minutes round trip to TireRack... now it will take almost an hour, which means it's no where as easy to run over there on my lunch break.

zpeed · 2007-08-23, 09:40 AM

I live down South by Damonte Ranch so as soon as we move out to Patrick I can pick up the tires for anyone and bring it back. You just have to let me know a head so I can drive my bigger car the SUV not the S2K.

M3n2c3 · 2007-08-23, 10:23 AM

Cam, if they made AGX struts specific to the 04+MY, I'd probably already have them. I think Jeremy's leaning towards them, as well.

On the subject of rotors, I think that since slotting tends to chew pads up a little faster, a set of plain Brembos would be a decent choice, particularly given that the WRX is just a daily driver right now.

WRCsubeRS · 2007-08-23, 10:32 AM

i would have to agree...they seem to be the only viably affordable option at this point, and i have read really good things about them, so i will more than likely pick some up in the near future.

and i do agree with you on the rotors as, yes, my car is a daily driver at this point... however, as i drive kingsbury frequently, im leaning towards the slotted rotors just for some cleaning effect. And also in the winter i suffer from wet brakes from all the snow in tahoe, and i think the slotted rotors will also help with this problem.

Kevin M · 2007-08-23, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by zpeed

They use to be next door to my office. They will be again soon. Our office move to Patrick next month. Another 10 min extra drive but it's 10 min closer to RFR.

Is your office out in TRIC?

2007-08-22, 04:35 PM	#1
WRCsubeRS EJ18 Real Name: Cameron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gardnerville, NV Posts: 47 Car: 2002 WRX	Brake Rotors Hey all, I'm looking for oppinions on the best brake rotors for the money. Im thinking slotted brembos or stop techs, but I'm open to input. Thanks for the feedback... __________________ Everyone knows women are made from sand...

2007-08-22, 04:43 PM	#2
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.	I have a set of Stoptech 328s I'd be willing to sell. One set has brand new rotors... What year is your RS? (assuming from screen name) __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2007-08-22, 04:46 PM	#3
WRCsubeRS EJ18 Real Name: Cameron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gardnerville, NV Posts: 47 Car: 2002 WRX	sorry... well used to be a '99 RS but now its an '02 WRX Sedan __________________ Everyone knows women are made from sand...

2007-08-22, 04:53 PM	#4
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	Talk about jumping on the guy! "I need brake rotors" ($100) "Buy my $3000 StopTechs!!!!" I've used DBA rotors in the past (sold through StopTech). They seemed pretty decent. Just steer away from the drilled rotors... there's no performance benefit and a higher chance of failure. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2007-08-22, 04:58 PM	#5
WRCsubeRS EJ18 Real Name: Cameron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gardnerville, NV Posts: 47 Car: 2002 WRX	yeah cross-drilled are never any good...seen a few crack myself found some slotted stop techs - all 4 for $380 good deal? __________________ Everyone knows women are made from sand...

2007-08-22, 05:26 PM	#6
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I've had great luck with the DBA Rotors, I love them and they are fairly priced. Also, they sell them through tire rack now so you can pick them up locally., __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2007-08-22, 05:30 PM	#7
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Brembo OE replacements on my car, WRX upsize. LOVE them. They're guaranteed to not warp within servicable thickness. If they do, new ones are free. I've beaten the crap out of them, and not the slightest shudder in about 30k. Available locally as well at Reno Clutch and Brake. Mill and Terminal __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2007-08-22, 06:47 PM	#8
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.	Sorry, didn't read that he just wanted rotors... But seriously, if you are willing to spend $400 on rotors, why not $1000 on a set of real brakes! Otherwise, Señor Cheap Bastard says $380 is a rip off. I am running the cheapest crap I could find on froogle or ebay ($300/set delivered front and rear for '04 STI) and tracking the snot out of them with race pads and they are holding up great!!! There are only about 5 places in the world casting Subaru rotors and nobody has a magic formula for steel. Go cheap or get raped! __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids... Last edited by Dean; 2007-08-22 at 07:12 PM.

2007-08-22, 08:02 PM	#13
ryan4601 EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 244 Car: 2004 wrx	Hey, i have a set of stock wrx brake rotors laying around if you want them. I know you are looking to upgrade, but just thowing it out there if you needed an immediate fix. Anyway i have used DBA, and Centric rotors and i liked both of them. I don't really track/auto-x my car very much, but in terms of every day driving and street use they are both good, and affordable. Just my 2 cents. ryan

2007-08-22, 08:38 PM	#15
WRCsubeRS EJ18 Real Name: Cameron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gardnerville, NV Posts: 47 Car: 2002 WRX	well thanks for all the input guys! i guess i'll just have to shop around and find the right price! so while we are at the brakes... lets talk about something close to them: my blown struts! so the 2 years on s-techs/stock struts have left my struts very sad...so its time for some newbies, how does everyone feel about the AGXs with my stechs? bueno? __________________ Everyone knows women are made from sand...

2007-08-22, 08:43 PM	#16
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.	Do a search, I think we just beat the strut question to death a month or so ago. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2007-08-23, 06:54 AM	#19
zpeed EJ251 Real Name: Nat S Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno, NV USA Posts: 743 Car: 06 S2000 Class: RNP & PDX	I used to have a set of cross drilled rotors. Love the look of it seen a few crack but I only did auto-x in that car.

2007-08-23, 07:14 AM	#20
Double Phister EJ22 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 450 Car: 2005 WRX STi "I'm sideways and in control... I look good."	<---Happy with my DBAs from Tirerack. __________________ Dan - '05 Black WRX STi. My Mods

2007-08-23, 09:40 AM	#22
zpeed EJ251 Real Name: Nat S Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno, NV USA Posts: 743 Car: 06 S2000 Class: RNP & PDX	I live down South by Damonte Ranch so as soon as we move out to Patrick I can pick up the tires for anyone and bring it back. You just have to let me know a head so I can drive my bigger car the SUV not the S2K.

2007-08-23, 10:23 AM	#23
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	Cam, if they made AGX struts specific to the 04+MY, I'd probably already have them. I think Jeremy's leaning towards them, as well. On the subject of rotors, I think that since slotting tends to chew pads up a little faster, a set of plain Brembos would be a decent choice, particularly given that the WRX is just a daily driver right now. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2007-08-23, 10:32 AM	#24
WRCsubeRS EJ18 Real Name: Cameron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gardnerville, NV Posts: 47 Car: 2002 WRX	i would have to agree...they seem to be the only viably affordable option at this point, and i have read really good things about them, so i will more than likely pick some up in the near future. and i do agree with you on the rotors as, yes, my car is a daily driver at this point... however, as i drive kingsbury frequently, im leaning towards the slotted rotors just for some cleaning effect. And also in the winter i suffer from wet brakes from all the snow in tahoe, and i think the slotted rotors will also help with this problem. __________________ Everyone knows women are made from sand...

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