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Old 09-06-2015, 04:04 PM
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Question Rotors and pads

Looking to replace my front stock rotors with slotted and drilled rotors. Then install HD brakes for towing on all 4 wheels.

Will I have any issues by just installing the slotted and drilled rotors on the front axle only??
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Nope, not at all. The advantage with slotted rotors is they cool down quicker. You may not even notice a difference, aside from having new brakes.
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I went with ECB slotted sport rotors and Hawk LTS pads... had them on the front with OEM in the rear for 30K miles till I replaced the rears with the same.. better stopping power than OEM... IMO
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I just did all 4 on my 2012screw FX4, got the pads and all four rotors from ebay. Friggin things are awesome!, got some for my wifes Mazda CX9 too..Quality stuff..Place is called..Brakemotive..good luck!
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Originally Posted by AIDANMELAD
I just did all 4 on my 2012screw FX4, got the pads and all four rotors from ebay. Friggin things are awesome!, got some for my wifes Mazda CX9 too..Quality stuff..Place is called..Brakemotive..good luck!
Are these what you bought?

Still happy with them?
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Would like to know that info as well ^

Also, this might be a dumb question, but what rotors should one look for who doesn't what the middle part and the edges to rust? I hate how they do that, it throws the whole look of your wheels off.
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Originally Posted by chongo
Are these what you bought?

Still happy with them?
Yes, still very happy with them. I have about 2500 miles on them. Still look good too. Very good product..
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Originally Posted by AIDANMELAD
Yes, still very happy with them. I have about 2500 miles on them. Still look good too. Very good product..
Are the rotors directional? Easy to figure out which rotor for which side?

Thanks.
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Originally Posted by chongo
Easy to figure out which rotor for which side?
Should be. Most directional rotors nowadays have a sticker on them indicating where they go.
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Yes they are all marked with a sticker as to where they go. If you have minimal mechanical ability you can change these out no problem.


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