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Anyone have any experience with these pads and or rotors? http://www.powerstop.com
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I actually have the pads and rotors. Been using them for the past 25k miles. After initial break in, the initial bite is improved slightly over stock pads and rotors.
Over time, either the left front or left rear has developed a squeal under light pedal pressure but disappears with more pressure. Might just be the pads, but I find it a little annoying considering they're relatively new and have never seen track abuse. With that being said, I can't comment on how they are for track use.
Honestly, I bought these for the "bling" and was tired of the rust from my OEM's. I understand all rotors rust, but I was mostly concerned with the "top hat" of the rotor rusting because I think it looks terrible rusted up. Obviously over time, the surface area of the rotor where the pad makes contact gets rusty when I wash the car or it rains. Used not to when they were brand new, but the pads have worn off whatever coating is applied to them. As far as the "top hat" of the rotor rusting, the coating has held up well on that part. The fronts still look brand new, but the rears now look just as bad as an OEM. I can take pictures tomorrow to better clarify what I'm talking about.
I've already tried naval jelly to remove the rust and "rust prevention magic" to keep it from coming back. I was happy with the initial results, but like I've said, the rears look just as bad as OEM's now. Maybe I just got a bad set, because only the rears are like that, who knows. Next step might be to just paint that part silver - we'll see.
As far as installation, Power Stop makes it easy. They label the rotors so you know which side is which, and which way they're supposed to face (as far as the direction of the drill holes and slots, that is).
All in all, if you're getting these rotors for the look or for a little improvement in street driving - go ahead. If you're thinking about using them for the track, I'd stick with something more expensive and someone who is well known, like StopTech/Spoon/Brembo, etc.
Over time, either the left front or left rear has developed a squeal under light pedal pressure but disappears with more pressure. Might just be the pads, but I find it a little annoying considering they're relatively new and have never seen track abuse. With that being said, I can't comment on how they are for track use.
Honestly, I bought these for the "bling" and was tired of the rust from my OEM's. I understand all rotors rust, but I was mostly concerned with the "top hat" of the rotor rusting because I think it looks terrible rusted up. Obviously over time, the surface area of the rotor where the pad makes contact gets rusty when I wash the car or it rains. Used not to when they were brand new, but the pads have worn off whatever coating is applied to them. As far as the "top hat" of the rotor rusting, the coating has held up well on that part. The fronts still look brand new, but the rears now look just as bad as an OEM. I can take pictures tomorrow to better clarify what I'm talking about.
I've already tried naval jelly to remove the rust and "rust prevention magic" to keep it from coming back. I was happy with the initial results, but like I've said, the rears look just as bad as OEM's now. Maybe I just got a bad set, because only the rears are like that, who knows. Next step might be to just paint that part silver - we'll see.
As far as installation, Power Stop makes it easy. They label the rotors so you know which side is which, and which way they're supposed to face (as far as the direction of the drill holes and slots, that is).
All in all, if you're getting these rotors for the look or for a little improvement in street driving - go ahead. If you're thinking about using them for the track, I'd stick with something more expensive and someone who is well known, like StopTech/Spoon/Brembo, etc.
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I actually have the pads and rotors. Been using them for the past 25k miles. After initial break in, the initial bite is improved slightly over stock pads and rotors.
Over time, either the left front or left rear has developed a squeal under light pedal pressure but disappears with more pressure. Might just be the pads, but I find it a little annoying considering they're relatively new and have never seen track abuse. With that being said, I can't comment on how they are for track use.
Honestly, I bought these for the "bling" and was tired of the rust from my OEM's. I understand all rotors rust, but I was mostly concerned with the "top hat" of the rotor rusting because I think it looks terrible rusted up. Obviously over time, the surface area of the rotor where the pad makes contact gets rusty when I wash the car or it rains. Used not to when they were brand new, but the pads have worn off whatever coating is applied to them. As far as the "top hat" of the rotor rusting, the coating has held up well on that part. The fronts still look brand new, but the rears now look just as bad as an OEM. I can take pictures tomorrow to better clarify what I'm talking about.
I've already tried naval jelly to remove the rust and "rust prevention magic" to keep it from coming back. I was happy with the initial results, but like I've said, the rears look just as bad as OEM's now. Maybe I just got a bad set, because only the rears are like that, who knows. Next step might be to just paint that part silver - we'll see.
As far as installation, Power Stop makes it easy. They label the rotors so you know which side is which, and which way they're supposed to face (as far as the direction of the drill holes and slots, that is).
All in all, if you're getting these rotors for the look or for a little improvement in street driving - go ahead. If you're thinking about using them for the track, I'd stick with something more expensive and someone who is well known, like StopTech/Spoon/Brembo, etc.
Over time, either the left front or left rear has developed a squeal under light pedal pressure but disappears with more pressure. Might just be the pads, but I find it a little annoying considering they're relatively new and have never seen track abuse. With that being said, I can't comment on how they are for track use.
Honestly, I bought these for the "bling" and was tired of the rust from my OEM's. I understand all rotors rust, but I was mostly concerned with the "top hat" of the rotor rusting because I think it looks terrible rusted up. Obviously over time, the surface area of the rotor where the pad makes contact gets rusty when I wash the car or it rains. Used not to when they were brand new, but the pads have worn off whatever coating is applied to them. As far as the "top hat" of the rotor rusting, the coating has held up well on that part. The fronts still look brand new, but the rears now look just as bad as an OEM. I can take pictures tomorrow to better clarify what I'm talking about.
I've already tried naval jelly to remove the rust and "rust prevention magic" to keep it from coming back. I was happy with the initial results, but like I've said, the rears look just as bad as OEM's now. Maybe I just got a bad set, because only the rears are like that, who knows. Next step might be to just paint that part silver - we'll see.
As far as installation, Power Stop makes it easy. They label the rotors so you know which side is which, and which way they're supposed to face (as far as the direction of the drill holes and slots, that is).
All in all, if you're getting these rotors for the look or for a little improvement in street driving - go ahead. If you're thinking about using them for the track, I'd stick with something more expensive and someone who is well known, like StopTech/Spoon/Brembo, etc.
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I used por15 on some rotors on another car. Never had any rust issues afterwards. I coated just the non contact surfaces of course, top hat, vanes, etc.
This stuff has a reputation in the collector car community for a reason. Its that good.
Note, the color fades from sunlight, so for best results topcoat the por15 paint with regular paint (available from por15).
Never heard of this stuff? Google it. Like any coating, its all about the prep. Follow their instructions and you won't have an issue. Don'get it on your hands or other skin, as it don't come off until your skin does (we shed skin cells all the time. Did you know the dust in your house is mostly shed skin cells? Some of the dust in my house has por15 on it....)
This stuff has a reputation in the collector car community for a reason. Its that good.
Note, the color fades from sunlight, so for best results topcoat the por15 paint with regular paint (available from por15).
Never heard of this stuff? Google it. Like any coating, its all about the prep. Follow their instructions and you won't have an issue. Don'get it on your hands or other skin, as it don't come off until your skin does (we shed skin cells all the time. Did you know the dust in your house is mostly shed skin cells? Some of the dust in my house has por15 on it....)
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