[DeTomaso] NOP Any recommendations for brake rotors for daily driver?

[Ken Green]

Thanks for the comments.

I called Powerstop and they said they sell on Amazon.  I looked at the description of the parts I want and Amazon said shipped by something like "fast eddy".  The description also showed "Powerstop Store" and I found the same parts there for $10 more.  I assume this is directly from Powerstop, not a knockoff, and was a good price especially taking shipping into account.

Ken






On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:50:09 AM PDT, Mike Drew <mikeldrew at aol.com> wrote: 





Ken,

I learned the same hard lesson with O2 sensors and anti-knock sensors. Twice I got tricked with skillful counterfeits from Amazon before I learned my lesson. Now I only buy parts like that from reputable chain auto parts stores. 

As for rotors specifically, I’ve had tremendous luck with Centric brand. They also market their higher-end versions under the Stoptech brand. In the particular case of Mustang rotors, the entry-level model is branded as a Centric, while rotors that get farkled with drilled holes, cooling slots, cryo treatment etc. all start as basic Centric rotors, which are then farkled in So-cal and packaged in Stoptech boxes. 

For a daily driver minivan etc, Centric is more than good enough. Available from Summit, Tire Rack etc. 

Mike

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> On May 7, 2024, at 11:35, George B <gkb1968 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
>   Hi Ken,
> 
>  For my daily drivers I always try to use OEM grade parts. Especially
>  when it comes to my wife's brakes. Depending on the vehicle, I use
>  dealer parts or higher grade choices from Napa. Many times Napa gets
>  those parts from the same source as the OEMs.
> 
>  No matter what, stay away from Rockauto or shady Amazon sellers. The
>  amount of Chinese junk skillfully packaged to look legit is amazing
>  these days. Summit Racing has good prices on some OEM parts and very
>  careful not to sell knockoffs.
> 
>  Regards,
> 
>  George
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>  Need new front rotors for wife's car.  The feedback I find is mixed.
>  Thanks,
>  Ken
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