Getting my winter projects organized and a complete brake job is at the top of the list. Question about the "good" deals on rotors that are advertised - are these rotors any good ?  The price range is pretty wide and thought some of you may have learned 1st hand whether or not these rotors are worth it. Here's a link to one supplier on eBay that I am wondering about -> http://www.ebay.com/itm/320985073965?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

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Redvette , I not too long  ( 2 months ) ago bought and installed myself a set of  great  rotors & Brakes from ebay ...I think I went with a different supplier then you have posted  ....but  I have got great results  and I'm very happy with the product  . The zinc coated rotors  are even better quality  & look cool also , It took me  1 hour to replace both sides  ( I replaced a  wheel hub on the passenger side also )  >>>>> 1988 C4 , My winter  projects  will be  interior & weather striping . good luck and happy  motoring 

Upgraded brake lines are always a  plus  .......I will do mine  maybe soon , you will feel a difference .



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If the rotors that are on the car now are OEM originals, and are still serviceable, why would you replace them? There is nothing available that is superior quality to what is on it now. I am not aware of any non OEM brake components that do NOT come from overseas. Overseas material is inferior, and wears rapidly. I've run these 'snake oil' drilled and vented wizz-bang rotors on some of my other cars, and they lasted less than 25K miles, where the OEM rotors went over 200K. They warped, squeaked, and had pedal vibration.  I now scrounge pick-a-part for OEM rotors that are still within service life limits for thickness, and use them.

As far as my C4, it has all 4 born-with rotors and pads. I just inspected the pads. At 42K miles, I have 50% remaining on the front, and over 50% remaining on the rears. If the annual mileage averages the same for the next 27 years as it has for the first 27 years, my C4 will still have its original Bowling Green installed pads and rotors long after I'm dead and buried. I'm not going to change something that works just fine, and has for 27 years.

I realize you may not have serviceable OEM brakes, and need replacement components. I'm just pointing out that  I feel fortunate I don't have to come up with replacements. Because I don't, I'm no help in sourcing C4 brakes. But my experience with overseas brake components has been dismal. Good Luck


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I have to agree with Dave.  I've been doing my own service on all my vehicles for many years and have tried many different brands of manufacturers of rotors.  Haven't found one yet that are of good, long lasting quality.  As for pads, I like using "Hawk" or "Satisfied" ceramic.  In my opinion, they work and last very well.  Good luck with your winter projects.  Man, I'll be glad when spring gets here!!!

Thanks for the feedback guys.... I hear ya loud and clear about the overseas stuff. I have stuck with OEM on all previous projects on this car and will probably keep going that way

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Now a days, even the ol' reliable names (Raybestos, Wagner,Motocraft) are made in part or whole in China. I'd bet that most of the castings are made in China and then some come to the states or Canada to be finished. Even a lot of Brembo disks are first cast in China and then finished elsewhere.

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I'm still running my original rotors although having them faced is not like some others since they are harder.  They need to be ground, not lath turned (per the manual) and after I took them to a brake shop, they had to go to GM dealer for proper finish.

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I bought a set of slotted zinc plated rotors from www.brakeperformance.com about a year ago.   I was and continue to be pleased with the quality and performance.   I bought a used '94 that needed a brake job.  I looked around a good bit and found brake performance.  

Here is a short blog about my experiences.

http://www.wb4eje.com/?page_id=715




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Bob - '94 Polo Green Coupe