Alternatives to Centric Premium Blanks
03-12-13, 04:47 PM
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Alternatives to Centric Premium Blanks
Is anyone else running a quality OE comparable rotor besides Centric Premiums? I know these are the typical go to replacements and rarely see anyone running anything but these and OEM. I am looking to replace the rotors on my 350 with some quality blanks, but Centric is backordered on fronts with no ETA. OEM is quite overpriced in my opinion, so I'm looking for other options. Just curious to see what other decent options are out there for a decent price.
03-18-13, 03:56 PM
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I've been waiting for months for the Front Centric Premium rotors and their backorder to be filled. I couldn't wait any longer and didn't want to try to find alternates. After speaking with the sales manager at RockAuto, he recommended the performance high carbon blanks. I was concerned that the "high carbon" name would mean that they would produce more brake dust. He stated that they weren't going to leave excessive dust and that the pads are to blame for dust, depending on material. Anyway, they were just a little bit more on price so I ordered them. I'm waiting for delivery...
03-18-13, 07:01 PM
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I've been waiting for months for the Front Centric Premium rotors and their backorder to be filled. I couldn't wait any longer and didn't want to try to find alternates. After speaking with the sales manager at RockAuto, he recommended the performance high carbon blanks. I was concerned that the "high carbon" name would mean that they would produce more brake dust. He stated that they weren't going to leave excessive dust and that the pads are to blame for dust, depending on material. Anyway, they were just a little bit more on price so I ordered them. I'm waiting for delivery...
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i was in the same boat a week ago. priced out centric blanks with posi quiet pads for my is350.
Adams rotors is priced nicely and given the difference between the two, i ended up ordering from Adams Rotors. Got the custom pattern and painted hub, plus their work is top notch !
Adams rotors is priced nicely and given the difference between the two, i ended up ordering from Adams Rotors. Got the custom pattern and painted hub, plus their work is top notch !
03-25-13, 09:49 AM
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The rotors arrived during the week so I installed them this weekend with low dust OEM pads and reused the shims with no squeal. Perfect fit and no issues at all. Pretty simple installation. Easier than my other cars!
Actually they're not StopTech's, they're still Centric high carbon rotors.. Check on RockAuto.com ($71.89 + $9.15s/h each). Depending on where you're at, it was cheaper there for me vs BuyBrakes.com even with free shipping.
Actually they're not StopTech's, they're still Centric high carbon rotors.. Check on RockAuto.com ($71.89 + $9.15s/h each). Depending on where you're at, it was cheaper there for me vs BuyBrakes.com even with free shipping.
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07-18-13, 12:33 PM
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i was in the same boat a week ago. priced out centric blanks with posi quiet pads for my is350.
Adams rotors is priced nicely and given the difference between the two, i ended up ordering from Adams Rotors. Got the custom pattern and painted hub, plus their work is top notch !
Adams rotors is priced nicely and given the difference between the two, i ended up ordering from Adams Rotors. Got the custom pattern and painted hub, plus their work is top notch !
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The rotors arrived during the week so I installed them this weekend with low dust OEM pads and reused the shims with no squeal. Perfect fit and no issues at all. Pretty simple installation. Easier than my other cars!
Actually they're not StopTech's, they're still Centric high carbon rotors.. Check on RockAuto.com ($71.89 + $9.15s/h each). Depending on where you're at, it was cheaper there for me vs BuyBrakes.com even with free shipping.
Actually they're not StopTech's, they're still Centric high carbon rotors.. Check on RockAuto.com ($71.89 + $9.15s/h each). Depending on where you're at, it was cheaper there for me vs BuyBrakes.com even with free shipping.
I have this same set up. Centric high carbon blanks and low dust OEM. No problems at all. Easy installation and braking is same as stock.
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I've had good luck with Raybestos Premium line on an RX.. and also have Brembo Blanks on a GS... both are amazing.. Trying Centric high carbon for first time now on my other GS as I didn't have time to order Brembos.. lets see how they are.. everyone always says good things about them.
Whatever you do.. don't go spending money on KVR Performance rotors.. I spent a lot of money doing brake job with these in past.. they are decent at best nothing that great that they charge an arm and a leg for personally.. and those zinc coatings and all are a waste of money imo..if it comes with it great not worth paying extra for they rust just like rest of them over time.
Whatever you do.. don't go spending money on KVR Performance rotors.. I spent a lot of money doing brake job with these in past.. they are decent at best nothing that great that they charge an arm and a leg for personally.. and those zinc coatings and all are a waste of money imo..if it comes with it great not worth paying extra for they rust just like rest of them over time.
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