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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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R1 Concepts rotors but make sure you get the premiums. they are worth the extra money. Also they shine a lil more. You wont be disappointed
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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i also went with R1 Concept rotors because they were supposedly bought by Stoptech thus having the same rotors when you go with the premiums. I went with e-lines drilled and slotted instead with stock pads and they are great. I painted the hub area with brake caliper paint(makes it look better)

deff recommend R1 Concept rotors.
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 08:36 AM
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 06:48 PM
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im thinking on getting these R1 concepts for my ls400 upgrade but when choosing the rotor do i have to get it to fit it for an ls400 or sc300?

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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 06:56 PM
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Someone mentioned Centric rotors in a previous post. They are the sister company to stoptech and make great products. Blanks are $46 each on Amazon. They also have a line named powerslot which are premium rotors as well. Visit their website for more information.
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by sc4demon
im thinking on getting these R1 concepts for my ls400 upgrade but when choosing the rotor do i have to get it to fit it for an ls400 or sc300?
Order it for a Ls400
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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I got the stop-tech drilled rotors and akebono pads. I also did the good ridge, I think, Steel braided lines from TireRack.

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I really like the look, there is a really slight shimmy when first applying the brakes. Its very slight though. I think it might have something to do with the rotors. It was fine before with the stock brakes. They were pretty cheap though...I think 78 a side. I would purchase them again. I just wish they made more pads the the ls400 calipers. I would like something with some more bite than the akebonos.
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by rcchris7
Order it for a Ls400
Thanks.......
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 03:46 AM
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Not trying to steal this thread but Im just wonderin'... With the LS400 Calipers, obviously you have to request LS400 pads (at Auto Zone, etc.); so what year are they?
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 04:58 AM
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Originally Posted by CityKnight
Not trying to steal this thread but Im just wonderin'... With the LS400 Calipers, obviously you have to request LS400 pads (at Auto Zone, etc.); so what year are they?
try 1996 thats what i got
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 05:52 AM
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I chose to go local just for the return policy and so on if I had a problem. I went with Oreilys rotors and pads, both Werner. I like them a lot and have had zero issues with them. When I first got my rotors in, I sanded mine down and painted them with VHT clear coat and allow to dry overnight. This has completely stopped the rust so far. Been like this for about 4-5 months now. This is what I have found out to be the cheapest method to avoid the rust.
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by ecstaticSC
Rockauto has plenty of choices for CHEAP!
I saw powerstop slotted rotors on there for $50 a piece.
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 11:13 AM
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Many of the 2013 Formula 1 cars including Mclaren are using Akebono brake pads FYI
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 02:12 PM
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Whats the deal with those plated rotors? Any vouches for them? I can probably zinc plate them myself using electrolysis but tryina decide if it'll last and worth the trouble.

If its good to go then plating the calipers doesnt seem like a bad idea either.
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ScWift92
try 1996 thats what i got
So these are '96 then?

Thanks!
(I gotta get new pads asap).

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