tjkj2002 wrote:
thermorex wrote:
Brembo ftw! Especially rotors, no warping ever. Wouldn't use anything else if I have brembo. But also akebono is very good, but still not like brembo, lol.
There blanks are made in china,no better then the cheap rotors at advance auto.
What's not being made in China these days? Lol. I have had only great experiences with brembo, especially the rotors. I got 4 slotted cryo treated rotors from tire rack some years ago, each was about 120 bucks. Made in USA. Front ones warped in less than 20k miles. I switched with brembo, same front pads (hawk), no issues. I've been using brembo on my Cherokee for over 5 years (with akebono), no issues in over 50k miles. I'm one sold on brembo. I'm sure they are a bit overrated, but it's a brand that performs well all the time, you can't go wrong with them. So yes, they are way better than any rotor you buy from a parts store, Napa premium/gold line included, and my own experience proves that. The stopping power of the brembo rotors (with the same hawk performance pads) is about the same as with the cryo treated rotors that warped. I'd say very noticeable better than whatever Autozone / Autoparts sells (I had some cheap rotors while waiting to get the brembos). Stopping power while hot is also very good, especially when comparing with cheap knockouts from Autozone/Adv Autoparts.
Tj, btw, do you know of a good made in USA rotor brand? I'll gladly try something made here than overseas...