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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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ok, first off, i dont have a ton of money to spend and need new front brakes. i would like slotted rotors and ceramic pads and came across these.
my question is, has anyone personally used these? if so, are they any good? or any opinions or suggestions?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...ht_3123wt_1165
Old Sep 27, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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OEM. Slotted just means you pay more money
Old Sep 27, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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$67 for a set of slotted rotors and pads is really cheap. So cheap in fact that I wouldn't let them within two area codes of my car. That's my opinion.

Don't mess with really cheap brake parts. Really cheap brake parts can make you have a really expensive accident.
Old Sep 27, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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Default Re: need opinions on brakes

Originally Posted by ShawnD
OEM. Slotted just means you pay more money
+1. slotted rotors do nothing for you in regard to non-track use. Most people who have them around here have them for cosmetic purposes. Heck, i have them on my gsr for that exact reason.

That being said, if you have the opportunity to go OEM, do it. They may cost a bit more, but i promise they'll perform a lot better than most aftermarket applications
Old Sep 27, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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well i basically wanted to go slotted because i dont have abs, and my car loves to lock up in the rain, and ive been told by everyone that slotted rotors, for one will help prevent locking up, and 2 just stop better anyways. any comment on that?

and thanks for the previous advise
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learn how to brake or get abs. get blanks and a good set of pads.
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Originally Posted by ethan82000
well i basically wanted to go slotted because i dont have abs, and my car loves to lock up in the rain, and ive been told by everyone that slotted rotors, for one will help prevent locking up, and 2 just stop better anyways. any comment on that?

and thanks for the previous advise
wow. as far as i know, slotted rotors only help to cool your braking system under extreme driving conditions (someone correct me if i am wrong)

if you absolutely have to upgrade your brakes, i recommend a 99-00 si or integra complete disc brake conversion. best bang for your buck, in my opinion
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Originally Posted by POS DSM
learn how to brake or get abs. get blanks and a good set of pads.
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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alright guys thanks for the help
Old Sep 27, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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Yeah slotted rotors do NOTHING for perfomance. They are a complete waste of money. Having said that, go to advanced and get the cheapest set of blanks you can find.



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