Brakes on a budget

**2000 SS #1305** · 08-09-2006, 12:09 PM

I need brakes, but I can't afford a complete Baer or Wilwood system. My calipers are fine so all I need to replace are the pads and rotors all around. I've heard the Autozone rotors are good - can someone confirm that? As for pads, I was wondering if the ceramic pads were worth the extra cost.

Any info would be great.

**sunsetorangess** · 08-09-2006, 01:38 PM

If you cant afford too pick up some slotted rotors then im sure chinazone's rotors will work. Make sure you get some type of warranty with them.
I would reccomend ceramic pads bc of the factors of squealing and dusting.
The make less noise when braking and produce lest dust so all around a better pad. Again make sure you get ones with a warranty just incase.
J

**ss~zoso~ss** · 08-09-2006, 01:46 PM

i went to myanike (cant spell, that is phonetic) and they used raybestos rotors and they are workin great

anything will work good unless you beat on them

**foit3** · 08-09-2006, 08:13 PM

Im running rotoworks cross drilled and slotted rotors all 4 and hawk hps pads...the rotors were 169.99 and pads 129.99 from the ws6store.com work great have no problems stops good and cheap!!!

**0rion** · 08-09-2006, 08:15 PM

If money is an issue have you thought about just having your stockers turned? Less than $10 a piece usually. Just an idea.

**gnomee** · 08-09-2006, 09:13 PM

I have ran the Autozone cheapies and they do work fine for the most part. Every semi hard/quick cuz you saw a cop stop at 65+ eats there life into warp ville quite quick. But if you keep from that and treat them like you love em they are great for the budget they require.

**2000 SS #1305** · 08-10-2006, 08:21 AM

Thanks for the replies. I'm not completely broke, just cheap. I just want the best value for whatever I buy.

BTW, GM rotors suck and I want new ones.

**ADAM-00SS** · 08-10-2006, 08:45 AM

I Went With Power Stop Cross Drilled Rotors. $100 Bucks A Rotor Though, Don't Know If That Fits Your Budget Or Not. Only Thing I Don't Like About Them Is When Your Hard Into Braking They Roar Loud. My Stock Rotors Were Warpped At 25,000

**bigrondownhiller** · 08-10-2006, 12:46 PM

i put on a set of baer stock replacement rotors that are drilled. they cost less than 300 for the pair. i also used ceramic pads and everything is holding up well. they seem to be much better than the stockers with less fade and brake dust.