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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 02:36 PM
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Exclamation Front Rotors/Pads SSTC

Hey guys, I'll be changing the front rotors and pads of my 2010 SS TC with stock Brembo Calipers. The only thing is that I am a bit confused about parts numbers and fitments. I checked out plenty of sites and their fitment charts are completely different, even for the same part. It seems most rotors won't fit with the Brembo setup. Here are my questions, I'm from Montreal Canada, so if you know any canadian suppliers (Ontario, Quebec) let me know.

**I am a believer of the blank rotors/best pads theory**

1) I'm looking for blank front rotors. I was willing to buy on ebay but without the specific part number it gets confusing. Which blank rotors do you guys use? Durability?

2) I'm looking for the best pads possible, low noise, low dust, high durability, etc. I didnt like the Hawk HPS on my GTP, and they are way overpriced. I was looking for EBC GreenStuff or something similar. ZZP carry Evolution Z16 Power Stop pads for 35$...and all the reviews I red were great...what do you guys think?

Thanks in advance for your time!

I use my car as a daily driver all year long, i don't bring it on the track. I plan to midly mod it in the future (bolts on, tune, suspension)
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 02:47 PM
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ebc green stuff would be fatal on that car. I would suggest you go OEM Ferodo HP1000 pads for summer, or try Bendix metal masters for the winter; the bendix pads come with pins that are too short. Buy the oem pins from CED and use anti seize on them. Go TO crate engine depot for great service , advice fast shipping and decent prices, amazon for cheep cheep no advice. Good luck.
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 03:20 PM
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R1 concepts rotors and pads?
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by AARON-SS-TC
R1 concepts rotors and pads?
Is that what you use? Are you satisfied with the product?
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Sinnerx
Is that what you use? Are you satisfied with the product?
Lots of us use R1. I've used them for years and have been very happy with their products. Their site is a little wonky for our car though...
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 05:55 PM
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Lots of us use R1. I've used them for years and have been very happy with their products. Their site is a little wonky for our car though...
They are vendor on here, could always PM them.
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 08:17 PM
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buy stock rotors and pads from CED. i replaced mine in the fall. stock pads/rotors as powell mentioned above.

great service and shipped to your door.
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 09:19 PM
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They are vendor on here, could always PM them.
I just did and got an awesome deal : 160$ shipped to Canada for front OE replacement rotors and posi quiet semi mettalic pads.
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 09:25 PM
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I just did and got an awesome deal : 160$ shipped to Canada for front OE replacement rotors and posi quiet semi mettalic pads.
Not bad at all.
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 03:08 PM
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Yeah I have the R1s as well. Good stuff.
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 03:28 PM
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i have all OEM stuff, works great for me
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 05:25 PM
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R1 Premium Rotors
OEM Pads

No complaints here
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 05:46 PM
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Cool, glad I went with the R1 route then. Ive read good reviews on the posi quiet as well. I got the Eline rotors which are a grade lower than the premium, but then again the only difference seems to be the zinc rust treatment. I'll paint the center hub with heat resistant primer and engine enamel.

How To: Rust Proof Your Rotors
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Sinnerx
Cool, glad I went with the R1 route then. Ive read good reviews on the posi quiet as well. I got the Eline rotors which are a grade lower than the premium, but then again the only difference seems to be the zinc rust treatment. I'll paint the center hub with heat resistant primer and engine enamel. How To: Rust Proof Your Rotors
Actually the eline has the zinc while the premium does not. It has the black paint but the Elines will arguably hold up to rust better.
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