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Old 03-05-2014, 01:09 PM
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new rotors- what a difference Brembos make

I recently replaced my el cheapo Advance Auto rotors (wearever brand?) which I installed last year with some Brembos.
The old rotors developed a steering wheel shake during hard braking. Man, what a difference.

I can even tell the difference when I am NOT braking. the car rides much smoother. Perhaps the old rotors were not as balanced as the Brembos.

I used to think that rotors were all the same.

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Old 03-05-2014, 07:54 PM
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I recently replaced my el cheapo Advance Auto rotors (wearever brand?) which I installed last year with some Brembos.
The old rotors developed a steering wheel shake during hard braking. Man, what a difference.

I can even tell the difference when I am NOT braking. the car rides much smoother. Perhaps the old rotors were not as balanced as the Brembos.

I used to think that rotors were all the same.
The 95 e320's rotors were on sale recently at rock auto. I got a set for under $40 shipped. Quite a deal. Great upgrade for 124/201.
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Old 03-05-2014, 09:12 PM
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The 95 e320's rotors were on sale recently at rock auto. I got a set for under $40 shipped. Quite a deal. Great upgrade for 124/201.
heh... don't try to change JUST the rotors on a 201!!!
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Old 03-05-2014, 09:44 PM
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heh... don't try to change JUST the rotors on a 201!!!
Well yes I would assume people would do SOME homework

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