STONER

I just bought new Lexus pads about 6K miles ago and I'm about to replace the front rotors. Do I need to get new pads? I am going to get the Rotora slotted rotors, any opinions on those? Recommended pads with those rotors?

DaveGS4

iTrader: (2)

You 'should' but you don't 'have to'.... Depends on how bad the current pads are worn. I've resurfaced rotors w/o doing pads (simply because I forgot to get them) and the mechanic scuffed my pads (can't remember the term they used) so they would bed better on the new rotors.

STONER

I ordered the Rotora slotted / drilled rotors from Sewell. Now I need some pad recommendations. If I keep the stock pads am I not getting the benefit of the new rotors, or is the combination what improves the braking?

STONER

bump for the edit and new question.

tmf2004

iTrader: (15)

I always thought that if you get a performance rotor that you need a good pad such as ceramic etc.. to match the rotor.. Maybe I'm wrong but i would think you would want the best performace possible out of your brakes.. I'm sure the stock ones would be ok but ask around some more.. Thanks

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tmasta

hey andy,

from what i read and heard about most of the performance comes from pads and SS lines, not too much from rotors. so make sure u invest in some good pads and SS lines. i know u can get goodridge lines from steve for.. 100? 200? not sure.. and like i said before. u cant miss with the endless pads! hehe. NA-M is the ones i had.. never tried any other ones so i cant say if they were worth the $250 a pair.. but no brake dust and sqeaks.. good luck with the brakes!

rheiy

I don't want to highjack your thread, but I too will be needing new front brakes. I was thinking about the brembo slotted. Any one know if there's any real difference between brembo slotted and rotora slotted. Also, from what I read on previous posts, Axxis deluxe pads sound like a good way to go to avoid squeeks and have minimal dust. Is this still true Would welcome all comments about slotted rotors and brake pad combos