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Old Oct 7, 2019 | 09:48 AM
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So just thought you guys could use some of this info. I replaced my rotors this weekend with R1 concepts (The E-line series) one pieces. Anyways here's some info y'all might want. I can't give you 100% my review on the rotors till I've used them for awhile. So far they don't feel any different than the two piece (However I am using ceramic pads, so my stopping force is already gimped a bit)

- Front Caliper mounting bolt = 17mm | 100 ft pounds
- Rear Caliper mounting bolt = 17mm | 92 ft pounds (I had no leverage to get this tightened to that spec, I probably got around 80-90 pounds)
- Rear Caliper top plate (Don't know the official name) = 14mm | (I tightened just till firm, basically just about how much force I applied to untighten it) | Remember to use a wrench to hold the inner nut in place while you untighten or you risk breaking the rubber gasket

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Rear Brakes were seized, took a mallet and they came right off
If you're replacing rotors might as well flush brake fluid, order is (rear left, rear right, passenger, driver) - Bleed nut = 10mm
Remember to apply thread locker to the caliper bolts
Place caliper somewhere the brake line doesn't get tension and snaps
The r1 concepts black fades as soon as you use them lol, the inner part stays black (The part that the pads don't come in contact with)
I used 36 OZ of toyota brake fluid (40k miles, mine was a little yellow but not bad)
Use a steel brush to clean the rust out of the hub (Pro tip, also apply anti sieze)

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Old Oct 7, 2019 | 11:49 AM
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Awesome! Going to be taking this on if my brakes wear out before its time to upgrade to a RR BBK...
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Old Oct 7, 2019 | 12:09 PM
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I'm in for a full review.
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Old Oct 7, 2019 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by puckhog97
I'm in for a full review.
Absolutely! When I get some more miles in, ill take a look at how the rotors have fared
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Old Oct 7, 2019 | 06:46 PM
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Loving the cross drilled and slotted variant. Curious what the weight difference would be compared to stock.
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Old Oct 8, 2019 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Lotuslexus
Loving the cross drilled and slotted variant. Curious what the weight difference would be compared to stock.
Just by lifting em, Id say they were super close. Maybe a little heavier on the oem rotors
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Old Oct 12, 2019 | 07:46 PM
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Just a quick update, here's how they look after two weeks
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Old Oct 12, 2019 | 08:31 PM
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How are they compared to the OEM?
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Old Oct 12, 2019 | 08:59 PM
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Honestly about the same, braking distance seems a little less but so minor
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Old Dec 16, 2019 | 08:32 AM
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Did you have any issue with brake squeal?? I bought the Cquence cross drilled and slotted,... have had 2 different sets, and nonstop brake noise on both sets, with 4 different sets of ceramic pads, installed by 3 different installers,... same issue.

which pads did you use?
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Old Dec 16, 2019 | 09:15 AM
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OP - Are they better than OEM in terms of brake dust?
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