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Old 02-15-2006, 02:03 AM
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Replacing front & rear rotors and pads...POLL...
Gang: I've got to replace rotors and pads...should I upgrade to Brembos/Axis
setup or stick with OEM gear?...Is there that much of a difference?? I'd love to hear input from those who've changed out theirs, and just what they feel the difference is....can't quite afford the entire caliper/rotor/pad redo at this time......but I'll attempt to do the dirty deed myself, with Hayaku's tutorial... ...just added the smoked acrylic hood protector...Clean install and covers all of those blast paint chips....nice.
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Old 02-15-2006, 08:21 AM
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I may well go w/Brembo, Axxis, SS lines, and a fluid upgrade this year...
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I recently did the Brembo Rotors and Axxis Deluxe pads following Hayaku's excellent DIY article. Very pleased with the outcome.

Prior to that I had the stock rotors and Mintex pads.
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Old 02-15-2006, 10:03 AM
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i too did the Brembo Rotors and Axxis Deluxe pads following Hayaku's excellent DIY article. i`m very happy with the results.
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I don't think you find many folks who wouldn't go Brembo/Axxis. The only exception would be those still under warranty and happen to like brake dust
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Old 02-15-2006, 10:55 AM
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Get the Axxis pads. Whether you go for Brembo or OEM for the rotors, go with blanks.
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Hey Vin:...'go with blanks...." do you mean go with rotors without slots/holes??....thanks for the input...if so, why??
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Old 02-15-2006, 11:18 AM
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Definitely the Axxis pads. I love mine. Are the OEM rotors so bad?
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Hey Vin:...'go with blanks...." do you mean go with rotors without slots/holes??....thanks for the input...if so, why??
Yep. Structurally, they are weaker and more prone to cracking. Pad life also decreases.
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Old 02-15-2006, 01:13 PM
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Definitely the Axxis pads. I love mine. Are the OEM rotors so bad?
Nothing wrong with OEM rotors.
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