I'm looking to purchase new rotors and pads for my 99 F250. I've looked at NAPA, Powerslot and SP Performance. Does anyone have suggestions, prices? The NAPA are the cheapest and I've never had problems with NAPA rotors in the past but I want to get rid of these warped rotors for good. Any advice on pads to go with the rotors is welcome.

Nate
99 SD F250 CC 4x4

 

Lots of guys are extremely satisfied with ART. Do a search, a ton of threads on them.

 

I replaced my OEM rotors with NAPA and they warped also. See post http://fordtrucks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=326155

 

Where can I get ART info and pricing?

Nate

 

www.appliedrotortechnology.com

 

I have had very good luck with Wagner rotors and their Thermo-quiet pads on our fleet.

 

I recently switched to the Napa Performance rotors and am very pleased so far. They have been on for about 7,000 miles with no warping yet. They are slotted and drilled and were $126 a piece. I would give them a try, I like the idea of the ART rotors but can't swing the cost.

 

I am currently waiting for my ART pads and rotors in the mail. Talked to the owner of ART today and he is currently finishing them for me. The cost of ART rotors, with shipping included came to right about 410.00 or 415.00 dollars. I've heard good things about ART rotors....I'll keep you posted.

Nate

 

I definitely recommend ART rotors and pads, one of the best upgrades I've done, well worth the money ($394 front/$380 rear).

www.appliedrotortechnology.com

 

NAPA has I think 3 grades of Rotor. The chinese el cheapos(which I am told cannot be turned when they need it), some 5 year warranty rotors and the lifetime rotors. When I was looking for a rotor for my 94 F250, about 3 years ago, I think the relative cost was something like $59, $79, $99.

The dealer sells only complete hub units for something like $250 and the junk yards sold complete hub units only for something like $150.

I bought a Raybest(Canadian made) rotor for about $69 with 5 year warranty from Schucks. It was a beautifully made rotor with great machine work. So far they have worked well for me. I tow an 8,000# trailer and the extra stress has not caused any issues with this rotor.

My prices could be off +- $10 and they were from a few years back in Oregon, but you should have a relative picture.

Good Luck,

Jim Henderson

 

WE'VE HAD REALLY GOOD LUCK WITH PERFORMANCE FRICTION

http://www.performancefriction.com/

FRONT ROTORS $95.00 EACH

 

I have a 99 f250 gas and replaced my rotors and pads last summer. I paid $100 for 2 rotors and a set of pads. RC trucking in Brockton, Mass.
Hope this helps Muleburrow

 

I have a 2000 f350 and have the same problem with my rotors. When cold the shimmy is not to bad but once they get warmed up they shake you to death. I've had them turn but it doesn't do any good. Once the heat gets to them it starts agian. I'm looking to replace both front rotors. I see by some of the comments ART rotors are good and some have had luck with NAPA. Any other suggestions. I don't won't to have to do this again in a few thousand miles.

 

where can you get those rotors for $95.00, the cheapest i have found them is around $150.00

ps i would reccomend the performance fitction rotors and "Z" seris pads as a very good and less expensive alternative to the ATR's

 

Thanks. This sounds a little more reasonable. I check the site out and there is a distributor just down the road. I'm going to stop there tomorrow and check them out.
Again thanks for the information.
I'll let you know what I decide and how they work.
Ron48