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Old 09-30-2013, 06:48 PM
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Has any of you posters ever used these rotors?
http://www.amazon.com/1998-2005-Porsche-Carrera2-Rotors-Ceramic/dp/B00C7EL132/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1380577206&sr=1-2&keywords=1999+carrera+front+and+rear+drilled+rotors http://www.amazon.com/1998-2005-Porsche-Carrera2-Rotors-Ceramic/dp/B00C7EL132/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1380577206&sr=1-2&keywords=1999+carrera+front+and+rear+drilled+rotors

I took the car in for annual inspection and it failed to one rear rotor being below limit. I am doing the job myself and need advice for the best rotors. I do NOT track the car but tend to drive very spirited most of the time. Any advice will be well appreciated. Thanks.
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That looks like a very expensive Ebay set ^^.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PORSCHE-911-...ht_1059wt_1400

I bought one of the Ebay rotors+ brake pads kits for my acura. Paid total of $125 for all four corners. Have not had any problems in the last 10k miles.
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You are the man Kalashikov. thanks.
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Hurdi don't skimp on rotors. Go oem because you said you want the best right?
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Since you're not tracking the car, I can't see much reason to go with anything but stock.
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I've always used OEM parts and I've always been happy.
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+ 1 for Sebro ... They are oem supplier .. Installed on my front wheels .. Extremely happy. Textar pads are also oe equivalent ...save big over Porsche with essentially the same thing
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Sebro is the way I am going after your comments. Thanks
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Originally Posted by Hurdigurdiman
Has any of you posters ever used these rotors? http://www.amazon.com/1998-2005-Pors...drilled+rotors

I took the car in for annual inspection and it failed to one rear rotor being below limit. I am doing the job myself and need advice for the best rotors. I do NOT track the car but tend to drive very spirited most of the time. Any advice will be well appreciated. Thanks.
How far below limit vs the other side...?

Why?
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wwest, that's a very good point. If one rotor is wearing at a different rate you'd certainly want to know why. Is that caliper on it's way out?
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If we're talking a mm or two, no biggie, but if the wear is dramatically different, you may have a sticky caliper that needs rebuilding...
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I'd go for the least expensive "OEM" supplier over at Pelican.
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^^ That's what I do. I can probably find cheaper, but they're not THAT expensive @ Pelican, and I get the benefit of knowing that the drilling wasn't done by some guy in his basement...
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Hurdi, if you really want some additional attention, pick up a set of Cool Carbon pads.


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