Hello Guys,
I have 2003 G35 Coupe 6MT with sports package (with brembo breaks). I just visited my dealer and he mentioned that I need to replace rear rotors and all 4 break pads. They will refurnish the front two rotors. It will cost me $1000+ bucks to replace two rear rotors and four break pads.

But as I am a regular visitor here, I know people mentioned about getting it from tirerack or somewhere else and get it installed at another shop.

Now I have couple of question.

1. I am leaning to buy Hawk HP break Pads/ or satisfied pro. Which one is better ?
2. I was thinking of buying Brembo replacement Rotor but its "Back order" on TireRack and I will have to replace it as soon as possible. Is there any alternative to Brembor Replacement Rotors ?

Please guys help me. I appreciate your input. Thanks in advance.

 

Thanks for moving the thread admin. Sorry about that.

 

Don't waste your money with the dealer. They wanted to charge me $2000 for all new pads and 2 new rotors. I told them to suck it. I changed my pads myself. I bought the Hawk HKS pads for $173 shipped back in August. You can find them cheaper now. If I were to do it all over again I would go with the Project Mu pads for the grip. The HPS pads are semi soft compared to OEM.

Here are very reasonable Project Mu pads
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...&subcat1=94998

Here are very reasonable and good rotors
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...&subcat1=94999

All from one of our sponsors.


(PS the front HPS pads are a royal PITA to install)

-Tom

 

whoops... That rotor's link only has front rotors listed

 

Those are like $300+ each ?? I saw this Brembo Replacement Rotor in $91 Each on TireRack. Dont you think these are expensive ?

 

No those are front pair and rear pair. You may not have been looking at the brembo selection.

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/resul...ategory=Rotors

 

I am talking about this. Check it out.
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brake...ar=&perfCode=P

 

I'll be switching to either the Brembo slotted or drilled rotors this summer. The Project Mu's look sick, but not I'm worried the blue and gold would clash

 

Did you check the link that I pasted ? Do you think thats appropriate for my car ?

 

I see what you did. You selected "leather coupe." Those are replacement for the Gcoupe without the brembo package. They will not fit with your brembo package. You need to select "6 speed" to come up with the rotors for our OEM Brembo setup.

 

So which one do you recommend ?

Brembo Sport Drilled (performance Street) ?
Brembo Sport Slotted (performance Street) ?

Brembo Sport Slotted (Autocross) ?

or the Project MU ones ??

 

The Brembo's all cost the same. I am uncertain of whether the Project Mu's are for a set of four or a set of two. The PM's are two piece, so they can get very pricey. That is why I am uncertain of the quantity you'd receive if you ordered them.

I really question whether there is a significant difference between the drilled and slotted rotors. My personal opinion is that it is a looks thing, but I'm NOT an expert on their dynamics as per diffusing heat.

 

Thanks Filanj. The link that you gave for Project MU pads are the cost for each pad ? or for a pair of pads ? $86/pair or $86 each ?

Thanks

 

You're welcome.

~$83 for the rear, ~$87 for the front

(2+2) , (2+2)

you will pay ~ $170 for the full set of Project Mu pads(plus shipping). You will receive 8 pads if you order the $83 set AND the $87 set

 

I would consider the offering of two piece replacements if there was a strong enough market for them. Most of the two piece sets I produce will run you about $550-600pr slotted only. Rear two piece will be a tad more difficult and costly I suspect due to design. If someone wishes to speak with me on it please shoot me an email: toddandchris1@***.net

Todd
TCE
www.tceperformanceproducts.com