*Budget* Rear Brake Rotors - M35x

[banzen]

Hi,
I need to replace the rear rotors on my 2006 M35x (I purchased some Akebono pads now I need the rotors)and I don't want to spend high performance money because I rarely drive that way. Really I just want a set of rotors that don't warp as easy as the OEM and cost around $50-60 a rotor. I've been reading a lot of opinions,etc on the net and here about brake rotors for m35's and I see a lot of talk about ebay's brakemotive being the best for that money. However, I've seen some other brands that are good quality that make a less expensive model that works on the m35. Can I please get some feedback of the best option when comparing the following options?

1. ebay BrakeMotive
2. Brembo Replacement Rotor $50 each http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brakes.j ... toModClar=

3. Centric Plain 120 Series $47 http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brakes.j ... toModClar=
4. OEM ? (I think the above are still better than $65 OEM)

Thank you,

[EniGmA1987]

I would get the Brokemotive ones, but you should just go with the full kit from them. It is like $200 for all four rotors and ceramic pads all the way around. You can find them on Ebay.

[banzen]

Thanks for the reply Engima,

I like your point about doing all 4 rotors and pads for $200. This makes sense, not too mention I can still return my Akebono pads.

I take it this is the full kit you're talking about?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRONT-REAR-KIT- ... 33750be3bc

[szh]

The last time I changed rotors, I used (and still like) the blank Centric pads form Tire Rack ... have written about them before here.

For me, the OEM Infiniti pads have always felt like the best combination of wear, sound and stopping power. So, I tend to stick with those.

YMMV, of course.

Z

[EniGmA1987]

Thanks for the reply Engima,

I like your point about doing all 4 rotors and pads for $200. This makes sense, not too mention I can still return my Akebono pads.

I take it this is the full kit you're talking about?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRONT-REAR-KIT- ... 33750be3bc

Yes that looks like the same kit myself and 20+ other members here got. We all love them and I think everyone agrees it is the best stopping performance for under $200 that you can get. Personally, buying just new pads can run about $200 if you get some pretty decent ones and then it takes all the time (and sometimes money too) to get the rotors turned too, so what I have started doing is when it is time to do the brakes again is just buy a whole new kit and get new rotors and pads with every pad change. It saves a lot of time over driving somewhere to get the rotors done and costs the same as if I just went with pads. If you really feel like it you can even sell the old rotors for a few bucks too. But it isnt like these kits wear out fast so dont get the wrong idea. I think I am on my current set now for almost 2 years, and I still have another 6-12 months before I will need buy another kit.

The most important part to me was how much better these were at not warping over the OEM rotors. I drive hard quite often and warped the OEM setup in 2 days. These rotors took me 2-3 weeks before I warped them a bit. So big improvement lol The kit also has a bit better stopping power than the OEM setup, and doesnt get rust as bad a the OEM ones. To my knowledge, no one else here has warped their's though.

[banzen]

Quick Update: It's been about 3 months on my Brakemotive pads and rotors and so far so good. I think I paid $275 out the door and I am getting everything I needed out of them. Only a few times in the morning have I heard a little sqeeking sound, but imagine that's just a little condensation on the rotors and it goes away quickly. Bottom line - I recommend them.