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Brake Pads: R1 Concepts

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Posted by: PioneerCrazed

Well I finally pulled the trigger for a full brake job and bought the drilled and slotted rotors from R1 concepts; plus I went with the brake pads since the price was right.

Anyways, is anyone using the pads that they offer?

Thanks

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=220036459185

Posted by: Dern Humpus

a drilled/slotted rotor wont do anything for you unless you are on a road course or constantly beating the

out of it for decently long periods of time.

Posted by: JC1994

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dern Humpus

a drilled/slotted rotor wont do anything for you unless you are on a road course or constantly beating the

out of it for decently long periods of time.

maybe not but they look cool as hell.

Posted by: JMiles_T

I installed both their pads and rotors a little over a week ago. I can't give you a fair review because the only thing I have to compare them with are the old worn-out pads I replaced.

It suffices to say, they stop the car. I have no complaints.

Posted by: seanklsc

in!

i'm going to buy a front + rear wheel kit for my car. for what its worth, i've done the research on r1concepts and i haven't heard one bad thing about them. they are Made in USA parts and they are available for cheaper than regular-style replacements!

you'd think most people would complain about warping, squeaking, shaking in the steering wheel, but nope, i haven't heard a thing.

Posted by: PioneerCrazed

Ya Sean I was checking your post from a while ago and saw everyone raving over them. What you said about price is true also, cheaper than a set of Bendix premium rotors from a national chain store.

Posted by: seanklsc

yep, they are also stock size, so they go well with our 16" wheels. now i need a set of nice red calipers.

Posted by: GMAN

I used R1 Concepts on my mine as well.

Posted by: evillally

Why waste you time and money? Just hit up NAPA auto for their Gold rotors and pads. I just got a whole set for $125 in NH.

Posted by: Frat-man-du

I put R1s on back in early May and have 6-7K on them now. I do a lot of hard driving and I love them. Don't forget to add anti-squeak lube to the pads!

Posted by: mespock

I have a set of rotors not pads on my 93.. No complaints on the rotors yet.

Posted by: buddylee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dern Humpus

a drilled/slotted rotor wont do anything for you unless you are on a road course or constantly beating the

out of it for decently long periods of time.

I have them On my wife car , and not yet on my car ..... my wife car stops some what better

Posted by: k9t8m

I have both the drilled and slotted rotors and pads on mine. Minimal brake dust, no noise. You cant ask for much more. Can't beat the price either. Autozone wanted $90 a piece for the front rotors alone, I did my whole system for less than $250. Nothing looks better then drilled and slotted rotters either, exept a cobra brake set up.

Posted by: PioneerCrazed

All the feedback sounds great, exactly what I was hoping for...

Do these rotor's not rust like normal rotors? Like in between the two plates and on the hat?

I think I'm going to paint my calipers/brackets a nice black for that extra clean look.

Posted by: buddylee

Quote:

Originally Posted by PioneerCrazed

All the feedback sounds great, exactly what I was hoping for...

Do these rotor's not rust like normal rotors? Like in between the two plates and on the hat?

I think I'm going to paint my calipers/brackets a nice black for that extra clean look.

I dont think they rust .... but what do I know about rust here in Ca

Posted by: GMAN

I also ordered a set of drilled and slotted for my wife's Honda Accord. I am happy with them.

Posted by: seanklsc

where can i get nice red calipers?

Posted by: Dr. Paul

Just FYI - drilled/slotted rotors don't perform better than blanks, and are more prone to cracking under severe use. Further, they typically can't be turned - only replaced.

However, they do look neato.

Carry on.

Paul.

Posted by: driller

Quote:

Originally Posted by seanklsc

where can i get nice red calipers?

eBay

Edit... 17" or larger wheels required.

Posted by: NYC LS8

What do they do as far as the ABS ring on the front rotor? Do you have to use your old one or do they come with one?

Posted by: driller

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYC LSC

What do they do as far as the ABS ring on the front rotor? Do you have to use your old one or do they come with one?

The ABS ring is on the hub, not the rotor.

Posted by: JC1994

Oh!! they look soooooo good!!!!

Posted by: GMAN

Quote:

Originally Posted by driller

eBay

Edit... 17" or larger wheels required.

JP, What year cobra did you get those calipers from? What all did you have to do to get them on? Why wont the 16" work?

Posted by: driller

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMAN

JP, What year cobra did you get those calipers from? What all did you have to do to get them on? Why wont the 16" work?

These are typical Cobra 13" brakes. The 16 inch stock wheels will not clear the larger brakes.

www.discbrakesrus.com

This mod was done by the previous owner of my '96.

Posted by: seanklsc

the r1 concepts brakes work with 16" wheels. i need calipers that do the 16" wheels too, cause I put the stockers on in the winter.

Posted by: Lincolns Own

nice driller

Posted by: seanklsc

OK, getting ready to buy me a front/rear set in the next day or so. My brakes are worn and the weather is getting colder, I gotta get this done soon.

I'm going with the R1concepts front/rear rotors (cross-drilled/slotted) and the accompanying pads. I know I should probably get the plain rotors but hey, these cost the same and they're gonna look mean with my new wheels. It also helps that I've heard many good things about them.

Now, about my calipers. The factory ones are fine. Even my rotors are fine, but whatever. If I can find a good deal on some red calipers I'll buy them too, otherwise I'm gonna take my factory ones and use a caliper painting kit on them. Gonna make them a nice glossy red.

Posted by: JMiles_T

It didn't look to me, like the R1 Concepts rear rotors have vents for cooling. Because of this, I bought my rear rotors from NAPA.

Posted by: Cubster

Quote:

Originally Posted by PioneerCrazed

hAVE THEM POWDER COATED BEFORE YOU INSTALL (oops cap lock ) them

Posted by: PioneerCrazed

Well, I got my stuff on the 30th (Monday)...

I'm pretty satisfied with everything other than the pads. I'm thinking they're pretty cheap and debating even using them for the fronts. They sent "Ctek" metallic pads for all around.

I was able to install the rears so far, they look and fit great so can't complain about that. Here some pics of the rears on, and a pic of a front rotor and pads box.

Posted by: Frogman

Stay away from diskbrakesareu.com people.

Posted by: PioneerCrazed

Got the fronts on, also sprayed the calipers with black caliper paint "w/ ceramic" I think it's made by duplicolor; only 6.49 at Autobone. This isn't one of the kit's that they sell that you brush but a spray can, I think it will hold up just fine though. Here are some before and after pics. Haven't got any good shots of the whole car, sun was going down.

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