Front brakes were getting iffy and I had 1 frozen piston in the drivers side front caliper so decided to put all new calipers, rotors and pads up front. Heard a few good things about Power Stop so decided to get the rotor and pads kit from Rock Auto. It was $155.79 for the high performance drilled and slotted rotors and ceramic pads. I used the Napa calipers btw. I have a Sport with the larger front brakes and after install, bedding and two weeks of driving I have say I am totally satisfied. Brakes work great, have a very firm feel and easily stop hard with minimal effort. They are totally quiet so far, but long term will be the test. For the price I am more than satisfied. Total cost of brake job including fluid was $335 and some change. Just thought I would throw it out there for anyone interested.
Power Stop Rotor & Pads kit quick review
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MarkinWMich
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Good to hear! I ordered the HD/towing kit F/R. I've got mine sitting down in the basement ready to install. I ordered the Goodrich SS flex lines (4" extended length), but they have yet to arrive.
Bftfan
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Thanks for the review. I was going to pull the trigger for the PowerStop Evolution pads & rotors from RockAuto for $166 shipped but didn't see many reviews for the PowerStop rotors. Thanks again.
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MarkinWMich
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New Rear Brakes
I did run into one problem which involved the parking/emergency brakes. The new rotors did appear to run a slightly smaller internal diameter, so the brake shoes rubbed badly. Soooo, I had to remove the new brakes, adjust the "star" adjuster to bring in the brake shoes,...still rubbed,...had to get in under the console to get to the brake cable adjustment. It still rubs a bit, but not bad. I am hoping the new rotors will eventually just remove the pad material and it quiets down.
I wonder if I just need to do a rebuild kit on the parking/emergency brakes with tighter springs to hold everything in better.
I just had it out this morning to seat the pads. No noise and it feels a bit firmer on the pedal.
At any rate, if anyone plans on using these aftermarket rotors on the rears, it wouldn't be a bad idea to just do a parking/emergency brake rebuild ($20 hardware, $20 shoes).
I did run into one problem which involved the parking/emergency brakes. The new rotors did appear to run a slightly smaller internal diameter, so the brake shoes rubbed badly. Soooo, I had to remove the new brakes, adjust the "star" adjuster to bring in the brake shoes,...still rubbed,...had to get in under the console to get to the brake cable adjustment. It still rubs a bit, but not bad. I am hoping the new rotors will eventually just remove the pad material and it quiets down.
I wonder if I just need to do a rebuild kit on the parking/emergency brakes with tighter springs to hold everything in better.
I just had it out this morning to seat the pads. No noise and it feels a bit firmer on the pedal.
At any rate, if anyone plans on using these aftermarket rotors on the rears, it wouldn't be a bad idea to just do a parking/emergency brake rebuild ($20 hardware, $20 shoes).
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miller507
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They are great. Part # is K2421
