Replacement Rotors/Pads for Stype R

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04-27-2009, 08:05 PM

Greg561

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Replacement Rotors/Pads for Stype R

So I am having a difficult time finding replacement rotors and pads for my 03 Stype R.

Anyone have some websites I can take a look at? or personal recomendations?

I am looking for some choices prior to Needing a brake job. I am trying to avoid paying the dealer a large amount of cash to do something I could do for alot less.

thank you in advance to anyone with suggestions.

Greg

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04-27-2009, 08:07 PM

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Hey Greg, I just started a thread a few below about doing my S Type Rs...I started speaking with brakeperformance.com regarding their products today actually. So far they have had top notch customer service and seem to be like a price leader, a small company really helps too...others on here swear by their quality too so well see.

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04-27-2009, 09:27 PM

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i am really interested in the cross drilled set. I have been looking at them over the past few months. Also im thinking about the akebono pads too from tire rack. I want to know if the rears are available in crossdrilled also???

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04-28-2009, 08:08 AM

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I think a lot of people on here like the EBC ceramic red stuff pads. If you get the cross drilled rotors please post a follow-up with a picture and let us know if they are working out. Thanks

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04-28-2009, 10:50 AM

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I have a set of the Akebonos both up front and on the rear brakes. There is vitually no brake dust and the ceramic pads do a great job stopping the car.

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04-28-2009, 02:15 PM

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I have a set of the Akebonos both up front and on the rear brakes. There is vitually no brake dust and the ceramic pads do a great job stopping the car.

so akebono is the ticket then. i want to get tires too, even though mine are virtually brand new, they have the worst road noise i have ever heard

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04-28-2009, 07:13 PM

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brakeperformance.com has a lot of choices. I will call them tomorrow and check prices. I will be looking at the akebono pads. I have to wipe down the rims almost daily if i want to keep up with the dust now.

thanks for all the replies.

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04-28-2009, 10:05 PM

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Greg: Ask for Andy, tell him Erik From The Jaguar Forums Referred you to him on the S Type R. Hes nice n smart, def not some random phone operator. I totally agree on the brake dust issue. What surprised me more is when ive had regular S types to drive they are just as bad!

Jason: for all 4 slotted/dimpled rotors and pads youre looking at around $725 shipped

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04-28-2009, 11:40 PM

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so akebono is the ticket then. i want to get tires too, even though mine are virtually brand new, they have the worst road noise i have ever heard

I gotta ask. Name those offensive tires so we don't end up with them assuming we don't already own 'em.

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04-29-2009, 01:46 PM

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Goodyear f1 series......... great wet weather performance, awesome in the corners.......complete nightmare with roadnoise

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04-29-2009, 05:16 PM

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Interesting...I talked with brakeperformance a few weeks ago and was quoted $859 for all four dimpled/slotted rotors with pads....I wonder why the price flux...

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04-29-2009, 07:10 PM

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Interesting...I talked with brakeperformance a few weeks ago and was quoted $859 for all four dimpled/slotted rotors with pads....I wonder why the price flux...

the 743 is for the slotted/crossdrilled including shipping and pads all for front and rear, thats what I was quoted today. The dimpled were more, but I didnt ask how much more.

I was called back by 2 girls and andy and all were very nice and concerned with getting the correct items. Better cust service than most places and very nice.

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