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Kainzo · 02-22-2017, 05:10 PM

A shop quoted me $700~ for 2 new rotors and 4 brake pads.

This is a first time project for me and im looking for the "best" or at least most cost efficient brake pads/rotors.

Should I buy through amazon? Take the warehouse brands?

Thanks for any info, I'm learning more about this process and I dont want to change brakes every few years.

These are the ones they are ordering from the shop "premium" (mid tier)
Front > http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Disc-Brake-Pa...item4d3e19d8ec
Rear > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Disc-Brake-P...-/331650481467

I'm wanting to get these maybe?
http://www.autozone.com/brakes-and-t...8_183345_16108
http://www.autozone.com/brakes-and-t...3_217949_16108

Rotors:
https://www.amazon.com/Prime-Choice-...eywords=rotors

NC_SS · 02-22-2017, 05:19 PM

OEM pads

Not overly expensive and great performance for normal driving

bayarea408 · 02-22-2017, 06:12 PM

i switched out to Hawk ceramics and wish i would have just replaced it with oem stuff.

The braking grip is nice, the sound is UNBEARABLE, ceramic brakes make absurd amounts of noise. They advertised my pads as low brake dust, WRONG LOL. Going to be switching back to oem pad's might be a bit more dusty from the wear but it wont sound like nails against a chalk board every stop light. Nothing more bad ass then a turbo SS coming to a squeaking loud stop, like i ran over a damn piggy.

Kainzo · 02-22-2017, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NC_SS

OEM pads

Not overly expensive and great performance for normal driving

These are the ones they are ordering from the shop "premium" (mid tier)
Front > http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Disc-Brake-Pa...item4d3e19d8ec
Rear > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Disc-Brake-P...-/331650481467

I'm wanting to get these maybe?
http://www.autozone.com/brakes-and-t...8_183345_16108
http://www.autozone.com/brakes-and-t...3_217949_16108

Rotors:
https://www.amazon.com/Prime-Choice-...eywords=rotors

The people are over charging me quite a bit but giving -$100 rebate
Thoughts?

Raulo19 · 02-22-2017, 06:17 PM

If they wanted you to save the money, they'd lower the price.

Kainzo · 02-22-2017, 06:41 PM

Rotors:

https://www.amazon.com/Prime-Choice-...eywords=rotors

How important are rotors? These look pretty good vs the $305 they want to charge me for x2.

CanyonSS · 02-22-2017, 07:37 PM

Had a buddy who put on some of these for the canyons / streets we run on.. loud and dusty as shit, but amazing pads. Different from what most people would get.

http://topbrakes.com/c/car-series/24...UwUxoCDJLw_wcB

Olddudesrule · 02-23-2017, 08:10 AM

You really have to ask yourself "self, what am I going to do with my car?"

If you're gonna track it, the answer will be different, than if you're just looking for a performance upgrade for the street. I gotta tell you, I've found that even for HDPE's at the lower levels (DE1 and DE2), the OEM blanks and pads wear very well, with little heat or fade issues during 20 minute sessions at around 60% to 80%.

That said, I've decided to upgrade to R1Concepts Premier Series slotted rotors, and either stay with the OEM pads or EBC Yellows or a similar pad.

Neoclasiccl · 02-23-2017, 09:56 AM

I went with the Power Stop K5603 kit for my SS super quiet brakes virtually no dust. And cheap to boot includes front and rear rotors and pads. Been on the car for over two years and rotors still have no rust with the zinc coating.

I am not a track racer so have no idea how they would hold up during that type of use.

https://www.amazon.com/Power-Stop-K5.../dp/B00AN5S1WQ

With caliper painted

Ace0751 · 02-23-2017, 10:38 AM

If you're looking to spend $700 on brakes then mind as well look into r1concepts. You can get rotors and pads all the way around for less than that. Start looking into real pads and rotors and not knock offs from eBay. Serious car needs serious equipment.

Kainzo · 02-23-2017, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neoclasiccl

I went with the Power Stop K5603 kit for my SS super quiet brakes virtually no dust. And cheap to boot includes front and rear rotors and pads. Been on the car for over two years and rotors still have no rust with the zinc coating.

I am not a track racer so have no idea how they would hold up during that type of use.

https://www.amazon.com/Power-Stop-K5.../dp/B00AN5S1WQ

With caliper painted

Thanks so much, this is what I was looking for, I think I'm going with this kit. Did you have to bed the brake pads? is there any squeeling?
If I'm simply supplying parts to a shop, do I need to buy anything else other than the brake kit (need new rotors/pads as stated)

Neoclasiccl · 02-23-2017, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kainzo

Thanks so much, this is what I was looking for, I think I'm going with this kit. Did you have to bed the brake pads? is there any squeeling?
If I'm simply supplying parts to a shop, do I need to buy anything else other than the brake kit (need new rotors/pads as stated)

There is a bedding process in the install instructions that comes with kit. After it was done i haven't had any squeeking for two years��

Kainzo · 02-23-2017, 04:30 PM

https://www.amazon.com/R1-Concepts-C.../dp/B00J4PKASO
These are only $100 more for r1concepts, someone mentioned they are really good... hrm.

BigMacLA · 02-24-2017, 09:58 AM

I have these upgraded bembro brakes. Anyone familiar? Where can I purchase pads? thanks

02-22-2017, 05:10 PM	#1
Kainzo Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 54	Best Brake Pads/Rotors for 2011 2SS Camaro? A shop quoted me $700~ for 2 new rotors and 4 brake pads. This is a first time project for me and im looking for the "best" or at least most cost efficient brake pads/rotors. Should I buy through amazon? Take the warehouse brands? Thanks for any info, I'm learning more about this process and I dont want to change brakes every few years. These are the ones they are ordering from the shop "premium" (mid tier) Front > http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Disc-Brake-Pa...item4d3e19d8ec Rear > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Disc-Brake-P...-/331650481467 I'm wanting to get these maybe? http://www.autozone.com/brakes-and-t...8_183345_16108 http://www.autozone.com/brakes-and-t...3_217949_16108 Rotors: https://www.amazon.com/Prime-Choice-...eywords=rotors __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS Last edited by Kainzo; 02-22-2017 at 06:41 PM.

02-22-2017, 05:19 PM	#2
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	OEM pads Not overly expensive and great performance for normal driving __________________ Speed engineering 1 7/8 LTs, CAI inc Cold Air Intake, offroad connectors, Solo performance axle back with J pipes, tune, and in need of a driver mod LOL

02-22-2017, 06:41 PM	#6
Kainzo Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 54	Rotors: https://www.amazon.com/Prime-Choice-...eywords=rotors How important are rotors? These look pretty good vs the $305 they want to charge me for x2. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS

02-22-2017, 07:37 PM	#7
CanyonSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Mulholland Canyons, CA Posts: 56	Had a buddy who put on some of these for the canyons / streets we run on.. loud and dusty as shit, but amazing pads. Different from what most people would get. http://topbrakes.com/c/car-series/24...UwUxoCDJLw_wcB __________________ "To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace." -- George Washington ___________________ #CANYONSS

02-23-2017, 08:10 AM	#8
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	You really have to ask yourself "self, what am I going to do with my car?" If you're gonna track it, the answer will be different, than if you're just looking for a performance upgrade for the street. I gotta tell you, I've found that even for HDPE's at the lower levels (DE1 and DE2), the OEM blanks and pads wear very well, with little heat or fade issues during 20 minute sessions at around 60% to 80%. That said, I've decided to upgrade to R1Concepts Premier Series slotted rotors, and either stay with the OEM pads or EBC Yellows or a similar pad. __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

02-22-2017, 06:12 PM	#3
bayarea408 Drives: T Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CA Posts: 803	i switched out to Hawk ceramics and wish i would have just replaced it with oem stuff. The braking grip is nice, the sound is UNBEARABLE, ceramic brakes make absurd amounts of noise. They advertised my pads as low brake dust, WRONG LOL. Going to be switching back to oem pad's might be a bit more dusty from the wear but it wont sound like nails against a chalk board every stop light. Nothing more bad ass then a turbo SS coming to a squeaking loud stop, like i ran over a damn piggy.

02-22-2017, 06:17 PM	#5
Raulo19 Drives: 2013 Dusk SS, 2017 Pacifica Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: San Antonio Posts: 95	If they wanted you to save the money, they'd lower the price.

02-23-2017, 09:56 AM	#9
Neoclasiccl Drives: 2012 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 232	I went with the Power Stop K5603 kit for my SS super quiet brakes virtually no dust. And cheap to boot includes front and rear rotors and pads. Been on the car for over two years and rotors still have no rust with the zinc coating. I am not a track racer so have no idea how they would hold up during that type of use. https://www.amazon.com/Power-Stop-K5.../dp/B00AN5S1WQ With caliper painted

02-23-2017, 10:38 AM	#10
Ace0751 GEN5 Detail Drives: 2011 Synergy Series 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northeast, OH Posts: 1,986	If you're looking to spend $700 on brakes then mind as well look into r1concepts. You can get rotors and pads all the way around for less than that. Start looking into real pads and rotors and not knock offs from eBay. Serious car needs serious equipment. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, Borla ATAK Exhaust System, Stainless Power Headers, RX Performance Catch Can, ACS T4 Splitter, Oracle side markers, Dyno Tuned by RDP Motorsports

02-23-2017, 04:30 PM	#13
Kainzo Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 54	https://www.amazon.com/R1-Concepts-C.../dp/B00J4PKASO These are only $100 more for r1concepts, someone mentioned they are really good... hrm. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS

02-24-2017, 09:58 AM	#14
BigMacLA Drives: 2012 2ss Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 61 View My Garage	I have these upgraded bembro brakes. Anyone familiar? Where can I purchase pads? thanks