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Old 02-21-2011 | 03:57 PM
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Brake Question

I know I know another one of these threads, but Im a noob and just want CSS.nets thought on new pads and rotors.

Ive heard alot of good about R1 Concepts so im going to go with there Rotors

My Cars an 07 SC only performance part is a K&N drop in

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2007 CHEVROLET COBALT Front Brake Rotors - Slotted es.62078
2007 CHEVROLET COBALT Rear Brake Rotors - Slotted es.62079

Pads
2007 CHEVROLET COBALT Front Brake Pads - Posi Quiet Extended Wear 106.10280
2007 CHEVROLET COBALT Rear Brake Pads - Posi Quiet Extended Wear 106.10330

For $287.11 with free shipping

Thanks ahead of time for you input
Old 02-21-2011 | 10:53 PM
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Old 02-22-2011 | 07:25 AM
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I understand that you have decided on wanting to buy from R1 more than likely but check out ZZPerformance.com at the site

Power Slot Rotors
Cobalt & Ion ---> ZZ Performance

I've had really good luck with these Power Slot Rotors on the front along with these Brake pads at this web address:

Power Stop Brake pads
Cobalt & Ion ---> ZZ Performance

They stop extremely well (big difference from stock) not to mention they don't hardly leave much break dust build up on your wheels as the stock setup does. Had them for almost 2 years now with no problems. Just a suggestion.

I do a lot of business with ZZP and I know they are a good vendor as well.

-Jeremy

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Old 02-22-2011 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by CruzinYellow
I understand that you have decided on wanting to buy from R1 more than likely but check out ZZPerformance.com at the site

They stop extremely well (big difference from stock) not to mention they don't hardly leave much break dust build up on your wheels as the stock setup does. Had them for almost 2 years now with no problems. Just a suggestion.

I do a lot of business with ZZP and I know they are a good vendor as well.

-Jeremy
Thanks for your suggestion, i know ZZP is good also, i just don't want to spend THAT much
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No one else has any advice?
Old 02-23-2011 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by keiserX13
Thanks for your suggestion, i know ZZP is good also, i just don't want to spend THAT much
I can understand that and I checked out the brake setup you were looking at and they might work just as good as the set I have. Sometimes price makes no difference. Every once in a while you can find a quality product at a much lower price. Heck try them out and let everyone else know what you think of them. I know since they are slotted you will have less trouble with brake dust building up on your rims. I suggest that you get a set of ceramic pads and you will have much better stopping power, no obnoxious noises and you won't have any of the problems like most people have had with the stock rotors and pads. Ceramic pads aren't usually more than like 30-40 dollars a pair.
Old 02-23-2011 | 01:23 PM
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Well.. I ended up ordering them.
Local shop quoted me $70 an hour to install
So ill keep everyone posted on how it goes
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Came in today!

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dont pay someone to put those on you could do it yourself! its very simple
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Originally Posted by LS6Rally
dont pay someone to put those on you could do it yourself! its very simple
Brake are not something to mess around with. If he doesn't feel comfortable tackling it himself, or doesn't have the necessary tools or place to do it, then he's doing the right thing by having the shop do it.

All too often I see people claim how "easy" it is to service their car, only to watch them do the job completely wrong and jeopardize their own safety as well as everyone else's on the road.
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Originally Posted by 08SSTCRD
Brake are not something to mess around with. If he doesn't feel comfortable tackling it himself, or doesn't have the necessary tools or place to do it, then he's doing the right thing by having the shop do it.

All too often I see people claim how "easy" it is to service their car, only to watch them do the job completely wrong and jeopardize their own safety as well as everyone else's on the road.
Then again if he's unsure of how to do it correctly he can always find a local Cobalt owner that does. Most people are willing to help. I have helped a number of people before. Once someone teaches you how to perform tasks, you have been given the knowledge to become more independent and lessen chances of getting ripped off by mechanics.
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If anyone can be interested, I have brand new rotors (drilled and dimpled) and pads for sale
Old 03-20-2011 | 10:43 PM
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Got these installed last week, just getting around to posting pics
Can defiantly feel a difference in stopping power over stock

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