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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by cubaniche
1) Yes they can with no ill side effects like the stock rotors.
2) I bought replacemen brembo(ferrodo) fronts because I really like them and I use HPS rears. They are flawless. People with HPS all the way around say its almost like stock. Personally, I like my combo. Been running them for 2mo now(bout 4k) with no issues or scoring at all.

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What style rotors did you go with?
So brembo doesnt make our oem pads? ferrodo does?
How many miles were you at when you needed brakes?

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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by DavidW
What style rotors did you go with?
So brembo doesnt make our oem pads? ferrodo does?
How many miles were you at when you needed brakes?

Thanks for the help
Yes, Ferrodo makes the pad for Brembo who in turn markets and sells them under their branding. I went with the slotted rotors as a matter of personal preferance.

I didnt need the brakes. In fact I still had a little less than half a pad on the fronts. The rears had been replaced under warranty at 14k. I really wanted to get rotors and that meant new pads too. The fronts had 16k on them.

I dont regret it one bit
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by cubaniche
Yes, Ferrodo makes the pad for Brembo who in turn markets and sells them under their branding. I went with the slotted rotors as a matter of personal preferance.

I didnt need the brakes. In fact I still had a little less than half a pad on the fronts. The rears had been replaced under warranty at 14k. I really wanted to get rotors and that meant new pads too. The fronts had 16k on them.

I dont regret it one bit
Are the stock rear pads Ferrodo? If not do they make rear pads for SS/TC?

I just really love my Ferrodo fronts and they way they have performed thus far, finding that my rears are lacking (dragging, scraping, bad grooving) tried to get it warrantied but the brake guy at my dealership said they wouldn't do it.
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by cubaniche
Yes, Ferrodo makes the pad for Brembo who in turn markets and sells them under their branding. I went with the slotted rotors as a matter of personal preferance.

I didnt need the brakes. In fact I still had a little less than half a pad on the fronts. The rears had been replaced under warranty at 14k. I really wanted to get rotors and that meant new pads too. The fronts had 16k on them.

I dont regret it one bit
You couldn't continue to use the pads with new rotors? or did you just want to do it all at the same time?
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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 08:37 AM
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just curious, cause I'm start saving up for these now...now much for the drilled and slotted, front and rears for the TC. Along with the Hawk HPS pads, also front and rears. Shipped. Thank you.
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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DavidW
You couldn't continue to use the pads with new rotors? or did you just want to do it all at the same time?
You can use old pads with new rotors but its highly recommended to change new pads when changing rotors. There is a chance that the pads have been scored or warped, this might cause a transfer on to the new rotors and shorten the life span of the rotors.

Originally Posted by Chinelli3589
just curious, cause I'm start saving up for these now...now much for the drilled and slotted, front and rears for the TC. Along with the Hawk HPS pads, also front and rears. Shipped. Thank you.
PM sent, thanks.
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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Im thinking about purchasing rotors and pads for my 2006 cobalt ss/sc. How much would it be for stock replacement r1 rotors and HPS brake pads front and rear. Also how much for slotted r1 rotors front and rear? PM if you can
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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Im thinking about purchasing rotors and pads for my 2006 cobalt ss/sc. How much would it be for stock replacement r1 rotors and HPS brake pads front and rear. Also how much for slotted r1 rotors front and rear? PM if you can
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 10:21 PM
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ugh, I am thinking about upgrading these to these when I need brakes, I love the look of drilled, but everything I am reading about them cracking is scaring me, I may end up having to go with slotted, as I can be hard on my brakes at times, and I just couldn't bring my self to sacrifice durability for looks in this kind of situation.
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by DavidW
ugh, I am thinking about upgrading these to these when I need brakes, I love the look of drilled, but everything I am reading about them cracking is scaring me, I may end up having to go with slotted, as I can be hard on my brakes at times, and I just couldn't bring my self to sacrifice durability for looks in this kind of situation.
There will always be the chance of having stress cracks but its not common. Here at R1, we do drill with smaller diameter drills and counter sink each hole to lessen the chances of stress cracks. Premium rotors are also made with stronger iron cast grade. You can also go with dimple and slotted...


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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 11:04 AM
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by DavidW
ugh, I am thinking about upgrading these to these when I need brakes, I love the look of drilled, but everything I am reading about them cracking is scaring me, I may end up having to go with slotted, as I can be hard on my brakes at times, and I just couldn't bring my self to sacrifice durability for looks in this kind of situation.
Shouldn't be an issue unless you are tracking it every weekend...I've had the cross drilled rotors on for about 4 months without the slightest problem or concern...
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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Just ordered mine today!! Hope they come fast. Thanks Steve!
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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forgot to say i got mine and they look good
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 08:59 AM
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hey

just curious, cause I'm start saving up for these now...now much for the slotted, front and rears for the TC. Along with the Hawk HPS pads, also front and rears. Shipped. Thank you.
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 04:45 PM
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forgot to say i got mine and they look good
Glad to hear that!

Originally Posted by ctn3mb
just curious, cause I'm start saving up for these now...now much for the slotted, front and rears for the TC. Along with the Hawk HPS pads, also front and rears. Shipped. Thank you.
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 03:41 PM
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PM please

Hi! I want in. Can I get a price for slotted and drilled rotors for an TC???

Thank you.
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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Hi! I want in. Can I get a price for slotted and drilled rotors for an TC???

Thank you.
PM sent, thank you.
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 02:56 PM
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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My rotors should come in tomorrow. I can't wait!
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Chinelli3589
My rotors should come in tomorrow. I can't wait!
And I cant wait to see your pics~ Thank you for the order! Let me know if you have any other questions!
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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Sexy...a little over 15 lbs each. Its a beautiful piece and I can't wait to install these when I get back to New York on Labor Day weekend

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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 01:57 PM
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tempted. only need rears tho
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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Those look like Teh Sex™. Too bad I really don't need new rotors.... yet.
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Kyle4236
tempted. only need rears tho
Yea I only need the rears too, but I said F' it...
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