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Brake discs STOPTECH or Raybestos
I went with the stoptech rotors and brake pads, the brake pads i got from tire rack, and the rotors from buybrakes.com since I have factory slotted rotors
I really like the StopTech rotors I had, but they have gone up in price significantly over the years.
Pros: liked performance
I swapped over from the oem Brembo pads and rotors to project mu pads and Stoptech rotors and it was a definitely worth the upgrade. I got the type PS pads they offer which has less dust than the oem pads, no noise and way better braking performance. Super easy to modulate and paired with 200tw tires your braking confidence goes through the roof and you can really late brake and trail brake easily.
Pros: better braking performance, easy modulate
Cons: more expensive
Raybesto Elemental rotors. You wont have to deal with rust on the hats anymore.
Pros: no rust on hats
I'm running Raybestos R300 slotted rotors and Powerstop Z23 pads on my 4/2 Brembos, from Rockauto. No complaints or squeals. Holds up really well with repeated heavy braking in the twistys too.
Pros: No squeals, holds up well
Vehicle:
Subaru
I have personally used Raybestos Element 3 from rock auto and they are amazing and rust resistant
Pros: amazing, rust resistant
I have Stop Tech slotted rotors on the front, still new in box for the rear. Same thing with stainless braided lines.
Pros: new in box
Vehicle:
Audi A3
I replaced both front rotors and all side pins and dust boots with Raybestos stuff a few weeks ago. Easy job, cost $150ish instead of $800 or whatever dealer charged nonsense
It's a commuter and it stops fine
Pros: easy job, stops fine
I like the Raybestos E3 coated rotors but I'm in the rust belt. Stops the hat and edges+vanes from rusting for a couple years. The E3 pads use to be good but they changed the formula and moved from China to India and the last couple sets have squeeled during braking when hot or in reverse so I would personally recommend Advics or Akebono ceramic.
Pros: rust prevention
Cons: squealing brakes
I got those Raybestos Element 3 rotors and they immediately warped. I didn't bother buying anything else, but just had them turned and they are good enough now.
Cons: immediately warped
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