I've been shopping for new rotors and pads, the cheapest I can find for all 4 tires is $650.00. That is through AutoAnything. Does anyone know of anyplace cheaper? I am planning on going with the Power slot rotors and Hawke LTS pads. I know some of you have this same set up, how do you like them? Thanks

 

A couple months back I paid $702 (shipping included) for CRYO Power Slot Rotors & Hawk LTS pads.

I got mine from AutoAnything... Search the net for discount codes. I found one on "another" Excursion site. But, I've seen the codes here on FTE too!!

I'm gonna guess the price you quoted was for rotors w/o the cryo treatment.

Good Luck!

 

Your right I did not go with the cryo treatment, I just looked at Summit and they were about 15.00 less. Do you think the cryo's are that much better? I don't tow except for a utility trailer once in a while. I just wanted better brakes and in the event I get a camping trailer I wanted something that would hold up.

 

If you want better brakes, slotted rotors are not a step in that direction...

 

Why is this so?

 

Long story short (I'll link to the other threads), slotted or drilled/slotted rotors have less surface area for the pads to contact which means less stopping. As far as out-gassing, the 60s are gone. Modern brake pads do not have that problem anymore. When one asks about cooling, the drilled/slotted rotors have less surface area to cool the rotor and are more prone to cracking and warping. When people purchase them and claim to have better braking, 95% of the time it is simply due to the fact that they are new rotors rather than their old ones. Also, drilled/slotted rotors will wear your pads faster.

Get a set of good rotors such as the brembo blanks from tirerack and a good set of pads and you're set. I have heard great things about the Hawk LTS pads. Also, if you can swing it, a set of stainless steel brake lines makes a HUGE difference.

 

I Did Powerslot Cyro Rotors And Hawk Pads For About $375, I Did The Front Only. You May Not Need The Rear Rotors, They May Be Fine, Don't Waste Your Money. My Front Rotors Were Completely Warped The Whole Truck Rattled During Breaking, Now, Nothing. I Purchased Them At Auto Anything.

 

Hope I don't need brakes for a while but just curious. Thanks.