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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 10:17 PM
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Question what kind of rotors? EBC

I seem to have warped my rotors and need new rotors and brakes I already have a set of ebc greenstuff brakes so I was going to get another set with the ebc slotted rotors. I wanted to know what you guys think is my best bet for good rotors and brakes and if anybody has used ebc stuff before and how good or bad they are before I buy them
 
Old Jul 21, 2011 | 06:32 AM
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If you mean fronts, go with the A8 upgrade hands down. TT carriers and A8 blank rotors are $249, or you can opt for slotted or drilled/slotted for $299. Absolutely worth it - you will notice a difference in stopping power with those brakes. I've had mine for over three years and never regretted them. I don't know anyone else who thought they weren't worth the very reasonable cost.
 
Old Jul 21, 2011 | 07:37 AM
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^This. I did that upgrade on my 97 and am in the process of doing it on my avant. Definitely worth the extra $$
 
Old Jul 21, 2011 | 03:55 PM
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I had EBC slotted/dimpled rotors. Loved them.
 
Old Jul 22, 2011 | 12:25 PM
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No reason to pay extra for rotors unless they are either bigger or 2 piece. Not going to gain anything with slots or drilled besides greater stopping distances due to less surface area to pad contact. Good pads + solid rotors = better stopping.
 
Old Jul 22, 2011 | 02:10 PM
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^He's right. With these cars in a street-only application, drilled/slotted rotors are pretty much just for looks.
 
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