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InfernoMike2ss · 07-09-2011, 09:31 AM

What brand of brake are you planning on going with? Someone told me about this website brakeperformance.com.

jmelchio · 07-15-2011, 09:18 AM

Pleasant Surprise! I went to get my brakes replaced/ rotors turned down, and the dealer informed me that the rotors on the SS can't be turned down (because they are composite ??), so they replaced both front rotors under warranty.

r1concepts · 07-15-2011, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jmelchio

Great, thanks for the info. As soon as I'm ready for new rotors, I'll give you a call. Can you buy front rotors only?

Joe.

Whatever you need I'll be here to assist you. If you have any further questions regarding brakes, please feel free to send me a PM.

Thanks,
Steven.

jmelchio · 07-15-2011, 04:12 PM

Steven,

Will do. I will definitely upgrade brakes/rotors sometime in the future, and I'll get back with you.

Joe.

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Originally Posted by r1concepts

Whatever you need I'll be here to assist you. If you have any further questions regarding brakes, please feel free to send me a PM.

Thanks,
Steven.

Bruce_Lee · 03-21-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jmelchio

Pleasant Surprise! I went to get my brakes replaced/ rotors turned down, and the dealer informed me that the rotors on the SS can't be turned down (because they are composite ??), so they replaced both front rotors under warranty.

I just took my car in for an oil change and tire rotation. I asked my mechanic to check the brakes. He told me the same thing. He said that when it is time, the rotors will have to be replaced too because it's an SS.

I wasn't sure he was telling me the truth, but know that you mentioned it, I guess I'll have to believe him.

Anyone else have more info?

thanks,

BL.

POS Dakota · 03-21-2013, 01:26 PM

Composite?
They look like iron rotors to me.

sloSS · 03-22-2013, 08:08 AM

Mine rust like crazy while washing my car. Think my SS has iron rotors.
Congrats on fresh rotors covered by warranty!

edgehead2000 · 03-23-2013, 08:22 AM

Rotors under warranty? How do you manage that one?

The Stig · 03-23-2013, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruce_Lee

I just took my car in for an oil change and tire rotation. I asked my mechanic to check the brakes. He told me the same thing. He said that when it is time, the rotors will have to be replaced too because it's an SS.

I wasn't sure he was telling me the truth, but know that you mentioned it, I guess I'll have to believe him.

Anyone else have more info?

thanks,

BL.

The may be true, about not being able to turn them down, but our rotors are unfinished iron.

jmelchio · 03-24-2013, 06:36 AM

I'm not really sure. I always go to the same dealer for work, and I trust them. It's the same shop that has done all of my mods for me. They always take care of me. They originally told me that the rotors needed turned down, and then they said they couldn't be turned, so they replaced them. Believe me, I didn't ask any questions after that.

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Originally Posted by edgehead2000

Rotors under warranty? How do you manage that one?

LeanPocket · 03-27-2013, 02:26 PM

110,000 miles on my stock pads and rotors

they are about shot lol but i can still drive on them. (They still have the roller skates on them)

BSR-1 · 03-27-2013, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LeanPocket

110,000 miles on my stock pads and rotors

they are about shot lol but i can still drive on them. (They still have the roller skates on them)

That's got to be some kind of record.
I replaced my rotors and pads for performance parts at about 20,000mi and they were hardly worn at all so I guess it's possible.

LeanPocket · 03-28-2013, 08:07 AM

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That's got to be some kind of record.
I replaced my rotors and pads for performance parts at about 20,000mi and they were hardly worn at all so I guess it's possible.

the rotors are warped to hell, and the pads still have life on them.
90% non stop highway miles lol

bought some drilled slotted that i need to put on already

07-15-2011, 09:18 AM	#16
jmelchio SSmokinJoe Drives: 2010 SIM 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, North Hills Posts: 568 View My Garage	Pleasant Surprise! I went to get my brakes replaced/ rotors turned down, and the dealer informed me that the rotors on the SS can't be turned down (because they are composite ??), so they replaced both front rotors under warranty. __________________ 1SS/RS Silver with Black Rally Stripes. 35% Tint Roto-Fab CAI SLP Loudmouth II Axleback Hurst Shifter R1Concepts Slotted Rotors Hawk Ceramic Brakepads I drive way too fast to worry about my cholesterol.

07-09-2011, 09:31 AM	#15
InfernoMike2ss Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 16 View My Garage	What brand of brake are you planning on going with? Someone told me about this website brakeperformance.com.

03-21-2013, 01:26 PM	#20
POS Dakota Drives: GMs and Chryslers Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 367 View My Garage	Composite? They look like iron rotors to me.

03-22-2013, 08:08 AM	#21
sloSS Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 254 View My Garage	Mine rust like crazy while washing my car. Think my SS has iron rotors. Congrats on fresh rotors covered by warranty!

03-23-2013, 08:22 AM	#22
edgehead2000 2016 Camaro 1LT 2.0T Drives: Nemesis Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 844	Rotors under warranty? How do you manage that one?

03-27-2013, 02:26 PM	#25
LeanPocket Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Corpus Christi TX Posts: 634	110,000 miles on my stock pads and rotors they are about shot lol but i can still drive on them. (They still have the roller skates on them)