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Old 09-07-2007, 09:51 AM
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Question Need Help Buying Brake Rotors

I have a 2005 A/T BB RX-8 and I'm looking at brake rotors.

First of all is it worth buying new brake rotors?

I was thinking it would probably get rid of that horrible screeching noise the stock brakes make.

But how much more stopping power will I get and will it effect my warranty?

Here is the rotors I was looking at buying

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...spagenameZWDVW

Please tell me what you guys think

Thanks
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I would never by things like Brakes off Ebay. You are only about 20 minutes from http://www.racingbrake.com/ in Boonton. A set of fronts would run you about $240 and you can pick them up. As for stopping power you will not improve much over stock. BUT if you track your car which I doubt with an A/T their ability to deal with heat is better and they weigh less. If you have a brake issue down the line and the Dealer can prove the aftermarket rotors caused it your SOL. If your only issue is noise I would try other pads before changing rotors.

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From your picture it looks like you have an auto with the sport/performance package that upgrades the wheels/brakes. You might have to use the larger manual brake rotors if that's the case. Just a thought.
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Powerslot rotors are real good aswell, and cheaper than others out there. I have Powerslot rotors with Hawk HPS pads and though I didn't notice a huge difference in "power", I have yet to experience any squeaks, pulsating, and only had brake fade once.
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man i was really tempted to buy those too!!!....im still in doubt! lol
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RX7store.net has some nice slotted and slotted/drilled rotors for 89 each (front). I was tempted to buy em, but I am just gonna turn my rotors for my new hawk pads.
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Try http://www.r1concepts.com/. Several people in the indyrx8club have gotten them and really seem to like them. I will probably be upgrading mine soon.
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I got the rx7store rx8 brake upgrade kit and I like it, you might try stainless steel lines, they provide a much better brake pedal feel under hard braking
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http://www.tripointengineering.com

Their web site database isn't fully loaded, but they can provide a ton of different options and great service. Call them.
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thanks for all the replys
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anyone else got pics of aftermarket rotors?
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Originally Posted by JRH13NJ
anyone else got pics of aftermarket rotors?
Not very good pics, but I have Racing Brake two-piece slotted.
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda...X8/Brakes.html
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Originally Posted by Mazurfer
Not very good picks, but I have Racing Brake two-piece slotted.
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda...X8/Brakes.html
looks nice man, I like the painted calipers they look sick
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Originally Posted by JRH13NJ
looks nice man, I like the painted calipers they look sick
Thanks...and BTW, Polak just put up a review on these rotors a couple of days ago. Check out https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/racing-brake-big-brake-lightweight-rotors-reviewed-121300/ for some more info on these if interested..........and it may contain links to elsewhere, I can't remember.
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Originally Posted by JRH13NJ
anyone else got pics of aftermarket rotors?
RacingBrake 1-piece slotted with a few thousand miles on them.
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