imported_curlybandit

Just recently picked up a set of EBC Green Stuff pads and decided that I need a new set of rotors. I've been looking into a couple of different options.

I can get a set of Aamco rotors for about $160 a set, a set of Brembo's for around $120 a set, OEM for around $140 a set, or I can go the budget route and get the "economy" rotors which are about $50 a set. I was also looking at a KVR Drilled Rotor and pad set for around $175.

So I was wondering what the best choice would be for my purposes.

It's for a '96 Si, '00 y8 with no major mods (I/H only), and it's my daily driver. I guess you can say I like "spirited" driving, so occasionally I need to stop fast. Eventually I'd like to try some autocross, but not just yet.... I'm seriously considering boosting after I get my exhaust done (maybe within the next year or so?)

So, go with the Aamco, Brembo, OEM, or save some cash and get the economy? Any comments about the KVR's?

imported_NolimtzEl

stick with brembo blanks

imported_honda1b6a

whatever u do dont buy economy rotors, i did and they warped in one season, cheap rotors cannot take the heat.. Get a good set like brembo or stoptech.

imported_curlybandit

You guys heard anything about the KVR pads and rotors (drilled not slotted)?

imported_2join performance

Go Endless if you can, or Brembo as a second choice.

KVR is meh. And dont go for cross-drilled either, they'll just crack. Stick to blanks for best performance.

eurovento

Honestly if this is your daily driver I would just stick with Brembo Blanks. The quality is there and you can have a piece of mind rather than worrying about 50 dollar rotors.

Blanks, good pads, and a good fresh brake fluid flush(if it hasn't been done in a while) will make a whole lot of difference in stopping power.

bbarbulo

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I'd rather get economy rotors and change them every year... esp considering the fact EBC green stuff pads are notorious for warping rotors since they are ceramic, so they insulate heat and won't let your rotors cool properly.

imported_jdm ek4

Yeah i went with economy rotors and hawk pads for 155. Check the affiliates on here.

imported_jdm ek4

DAMN....i just noticed how many posts you have bbarbulo. lol

bbarbulo

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haha 25666... well 25667 now I guess.

Cynikal.Mindset

nothing wrong with economy rotors and for 20bucks a piece how are u gonna complain...I have run them on every car I've owned up to this one without a single warpage issue...cheap rotors + good pads = a fair priced everyday setup...on a couple of my cars the brakes lasted well over 3years and lotsa city driving

bbarbulo

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word, I run economy rotors on every daily driver I have. I'm only on my second set of rotors in 3 years on my ED3 Civic... first set wasn't even worn out, I just forgot to service my brakes before winter and they bound up can caused warpage over winter (too cold for me to worry about it).