Ouch! Please suggest something less painful!

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

For Rotors I went with the Duralast from autozone $30.00 per rotor no exchange of course and a 24 month Warranty. My rear rotors were coming apart on the inside (I replaced), and the fronts looked fine.

Ditto for me too. My rear rotors finally came apart on the inside at 60k miles. I do live on a dirt road so I'm sure the dust didn't help. I tried cleaning the caliper sliders a few times over the years but the rotors still went kaput. My fronts still look fine. I went to AutoZone today to buy the cheapest rear rotors (ValueCraft #31084B) & pads (DuraLast D580) for the rear just get her up and running and to make it through winter...only costs me $22.99 per rotor plus like $21.99 for the pads. Everything was in stock.
Autozone does list cheaper pads (ValueCraft D580V @ $12.99) but these were not in stock where I was at. They also list more 'spensive pads if anyone wants premium pads.

I ordered "R1 Concepts Inc" drilled/slotted/zinc plated front & rear rotors today for a next spring mod project. They were $154.99 + shipping($48 to PA via UPS Ground) @ their website.

Also ordered pads from "Import Replacement parts":
http://www.importrp.com/home.php

(D 770 RU/5) PBR/Axxis Ultimate FRONT Brake Pad Set $44.99
(D 771 RU/6) PBR/Axxis Ultimate REAR Brake Pad Set $44.99
Subtotal: $89.98
my Shipping cost: $13.06

Total: $103.04

Also ordered a stainless steel brake line kit from "Independent 4X":
http://www.independent4x.com/item.jh...3&PRID=1221569

$149.99 plus shipping (my shipping to PA was $11)

Of course if the weather stays warm here in W. PA; Spring just might come a little early if you catch my snowless drift

[biju]

Jolly,

Did you get your R1 rotors yet?

I got mine today, and am on the fence. They look good, but the drilled holes look a little sloppy (but I could just be picky). Some are smooth holes, others are jagged. Can't tell unless you're up close holding them in your hands, but still... wondering if you're have the same texture?

wonder if this will have any sort of effect on them...?

Anyways, the Independent 4x brakeline kit came today also (It was a 'package' day for sure...) Really BEEFY lines!

They all get installed tomorrow, so I'll post back on performance.

-biju.

[nfpgasmask]

Beej, please do keep us posted. I have not ordered my rotors and pads yet...so please feedback.

Thanks - Bart

Jolly,

Did you get your R1 rotors yet?

I got mine today, and am on the fence. They look good, but the drilled holes look a little sloppy (but I could just be picky). Some are smooth holes, others are jagged. Can't tell unless you're up close holding them in your hands, but still... wondering if you're have the same texture?

wonder if this will have any sort of effect on them...?

Anyways, the Independent 4x brakeline kit came today also (It was a 'package' day for sure...) Really BEEFY lines!

They all get installed tomorrow, so I'll post back on performance.

-biju.

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

Jolly,

Did you get your R1 rotors yet?

I got mine today, and am on the fence. They look good, but the drilled holes look a little sloppy (but I could just be picky). Some are smooth holes, others are jagged. Can't tell unless you're up close holding them in your hands, but still... wondering if you're have the same texture?

wonder if this will have any sort of effect on them...?

Anyways, the Independent 4x brakeline kit came today also (It was a 'package' day for sure...) Really BEEFY lines!

They all get installed tomorrow, so I'll post back on performance.

-biju.

No, I haven't received mine yet. I just got home from work and found my Independent 4X steel brakeline kit delivered to the doorstep; but, still waiting for rotors and PBR/AXXIS brake pads.

I was thinking that if my rotors arrive with any of the holes jagged as you described I'll either take'em to work (we have full machine shop there) and deburr the hole with a champhering tool or simply use my dremel at home.

As far as the issues with stones....I live on a dirt road with lots of stones of assorted sizes....all the way down to the granular stones you find in a handful of beach sand. If this IS an issue...I'll report back to you guys about it. Thats kind of why I didn't mind buying the Autozone rear rotors now because they'll be good to have (along with my original front rotors) if I encounter any problems with stones lodging in the holes of the R1Concepts.

[biju]

The holes aren't bad, and are quality - I guess I was expecting them to be satin smooth but seeing as they're machined I was probably being unreasonable and picky...

So far so good with the rotors. Initially they seem to provide a little more 'bite' upon braking - however, I'm not sure if it's the rotors or the new Independent 4X brake line kit? Either way, they seem to work/perform good - but only more time will really tell...

-biju.

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

Well...the good news is that I got my R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors delivered today...the bad news is they sent me 4 front rotors instead of 2 front & 2 rear. I emailed them tonight so we'll see how good their customer service is.

they look to be well made...I had no issues with the drilled holes or slots...all seem to be machined nice & cleanly. They were packaged well too.

[nfpgasmask]

I'm going to order mine soon. Let me know how it works out.

Bart

Well...the good news is that I got my R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors delivered today...the bad news is they sent me 4 front rotors instead of 2 front & 2 rear. I emailed them tonight so we'll see how good their customer service is.

they look to be well made...I had no issues with the drilled holes or slots...all seem to be machined nice & cleanly. They were packaged well too.

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

Well...the good news is that I got my R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors delivered today...the bad news is they sent me 4 front rotors instead of 2 front & 2 rear. I emailed them tonight so we'll see how good their customer service is.

they look to be well made...I had no issues with the drilled holes or slots...all seem to be machined nice & cleanly. They were packaged well too.

An update: After emailing them, they responded with an automatic email saying to expect 3 day wait (business day) before a response to my email; which turned out to be about right...they responded with a request to resolve over the phone (no 1-800 # though)....so after talking to them a couple of minutes (they were nice about it and apologetic), they emailed me a return shipping UPS label to send back 2 of the front rotors and promised to ship out the correct rear rotors after receiving them. I'll let you know how it turns out.

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

An update: After emailing them, they responded with an automatic email saying to expect 3 day wait (business day) before a response to my email; which turned out to be about right...they responded with a request to resolve over the phone (no 1-800 # though)....so after talking to them a couple of minutes (they were nice about it and apologetic), they emailed me a return shipping UPS label to send back 2 of the front rotors and promised to ship out the correct rear rotors after receiving them. I'll let you know how it turns out.

Well, just to let you guys know, they came through with sending me the correct rear rotors in exchange for the 2 front rotors I didn't need (they sent me 4 fronts instead of 2 frnt + 2 rears). Now all I need is for winter to go away!

[r1concepts]

Hey all, I apologize for not responding to your messages sooner. However, I didn't get an email notification regarding new messages. I'll have to fix that.

Anyways, Jolly Roger VX'er, I'm glad to hear that you received your parts and that the representative helped you.

If you guys have any more questions, feel free to ask me. thanks