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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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I am thinking about changing my rotors on my 2002 SC430 and i came across this page i'd like to get everyone's opinion.

http://www.myplanetlex.com/index.php...ed-rotors.html

all 4 for $100 i don't think there is a better deal out there.
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 04:08 AM
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Sounds like a great deal, my rotors cost me $118/each at my Toyota store . Good Luck
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 06:26 AM
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it all depends on what they charge for shipping. I paid $179 for the same type of rotors delivered out of Canada. I am extremely happy with what i bought.
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 08:23 AM
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I went to their site and noticed the same graphics for every lexus model. Almost everything was "special $100" ... there were a lot of "coming soon" pages. The about us page lists their number as (555) 555-0123. According the "area code.org" Area code 555 is reserved for Directory Assistance applications. If you go their customer service page it's all gobbledygook....

All I can say is buyer beware..

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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 08:33 AM
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I thought the same thing. There was something fishy about that site. If they could sell 4 rotors for $100 then there would be the same thing on Ebay by someone else.
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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I would stick to eBay of this forum for brake rotors. I have cross-drilled rotors off of eBay for a decent price and couldn't be happier with the results. Completely enhances the look of the car too.
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 10:00 AM
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Looks phony.

Find zinc/cadmium PLATED PLATED PLATED drilled/slotted rotors on eBay and buy them with Bing cashback.
Some distributor are willing to do off eBay transactions to save you a few bucks.
For example, I found a seller on eBay that's only 10 miles away that's willing to do a cash transaction for 4 drilled/slotted zinc plated rotors that's $20-$30 off their eBay listed price.

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ok well i called paypal first before i bought anything from that website, it does seem a little fishy to me. So emailed that company and i am going to wait till somebody from that company gets back with me with a contact information. On a side note, i've read some of the posts here and some people like the drilled and slotted rotors and some don't because of the noise issue. Now do all drilled and slotted rotors make noise? and how audible is the noise? is it when you brake or just while driving around? Thanks
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Originally Posted by Alterious
ok well i called paypal first before i bought anything from that website, it does seem a little fishy to me. So emailed that company and i am going to wait till somebody from that company gets back with me with a contact information. On a side note, i've read some of the posts here and some people like the drilled and slotted rotors and some don't because of the noise issue. Now do all drilled and slotted rotors make noise? and how audible is the noise? is it when you brake or just while driving around? Thanks
I personally don't like slotted rotors simply because they wear out pads more quickly.
I can't say anything about the noise.
I've got the same squeak since I had OEM rotors..
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 09:56 PM
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are you using ceramic pads?
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 09:02 AM
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are you using ceramic pads?
Yes, front and back.

I may have to lubricate the calipers or what not (not well versed in this game).
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 09:12 AM
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I bought Hawk pads when I bought my rotors and I don't have any noise at all. No squeaks and almost no dust.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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still no response from that merchant so i am looking at other ones on ebay. i just ordered my G2 red caliper paint kit, i would like to replace my rotors at the same time but we'll see. also i need some good quality caliper decals if you guys know a good place to get it from?
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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Just go on E-bay and punch in Lexus caliper deal and there are 5 listings. Punch in caliper covers and there's lots!
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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I found this place it looks good and relatively cheap, i emailed them to see if they make chrome decals. here is the link

http://www.xenonmods.com/xenonmods_lexus_items.htm
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