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zadam123
03/15/2012, 03:25 AM
ok i have my vehicross from new and did my first set of rotors and brakes at 85000 miles and now i have 160000 miles and need rotors and brakes again. Amazing that these brakes lasted this long and i never experienced this befor.

here is my question has anyone bought aftermarket rotors or brakes with resutls like this and if not how long did you get from them?
circmand
03/15/2012, 08:02 AM
ok i have my vehicross from new and did my first set of rotors and brakes at 85000 miles and now i have 160000 miles and need rotors and brakes again. Amazing that these brakes lasted this long and i never experienced this befor.

here is my question has anyone bought aftermarket rotors or brakes with resutls like this and if not how long did you get from them?

Aftermarket rotors and so far no complaints. I went aftermarket due to a better price and they were slotted for better heat dispersal. I don't have the miles you do so can't say on that aspect. They were R1 on Ebaymotors.
WormGod
03/15/2012, 08:06 AM
I have slotted DBA rotors and love them to death. Coupled with EBC green brake pads and steel braided lines, I stop when I wanna stop. They nearly rival the Brembo big brake system I have on my STi, so, no complaints here.
etlsport
03/15/2012, 08:58 AM
I have r1 concepts slotted rotors and adaptive1 pads w/ ss lines. Very very happy with my stopping ability, brake dust generation (or lack of) and very quiet braking. I do get some pulsing feedback in the pedal at high speeds and gentle braking but its not the rotors. I measured the runout when I first noticed it and was under 0.002" still
Gussie2000
03/15/2012, 05:12 PM
I also have the R1 concept rotor and love them.

Had them installed back in 2008 and still running good .....
BeeVenom
03/15/2012, 05:58 PM
Don't know how long they will last, but I can tell you i did complete makeover with R-1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors, EBC pads, new bearings, races, and seals for around $700 or so if I remember correctly. BEST THING I ever did!
Was gonna do S/S braided lines, but fell short of that. Regardless, the 'bee' stops like a dream! Absolutely LOVE 'em! SOMETIMES, R-1 has sales, too! Scott
blacksambo
03/17/2012, 10:45 PM
The OEM's are great. 146K and still going strong, only one set of pads so far.
89Vette
03/18/2012, 02:21 PM
The OEM's are great. 146K and still going strong, only one set of pads so far.

SAY WHAT!?!@?!?

Wow.

Somebody must coast to a stop an awful lot!
Mark B
03/18/2012, 02:45 PM
146K and only one set of pads. What is secret for them to last so long?
vt_maverick
03/19/2012, 07:08 AM
I don't think it's that unreasonable. I was on my original pads at 73K on my first VX when it was totaled. Isuzu OEM stuff is really good.
johnnyapollo
03/19/2012, 02:12 PM
I think the original braking system was designed for the much heavier Trooper - that's probably why they last so long. I replaced my pads at around 90K if memory serves (didn't really need to but did anyway when I replaced the rotors with R1s and SS lines). The VX still stops super quick...

-- John
vt_maverick
03/19/2012, 05:45 PM
John that's the exact configuration I was thinking of going with when I do my next brake service (OEM pads, R1 Concepts rotors, SS lines) but I worry that the dust will increase. Have you found it to be the same? Better? Worse? I love that my front wheels rarely accumulate dust.
zadam123
03/19/2012, 06:51 PM
anyone have a link on ebay for the r1 rotors.
vt_maverick
03/19/2012, 06:57 PM
www.r1concepts.com

You can buy them on eBay as well but it's just a storefront to the same folks at the website.
blacksambo
03/19/2012, 09:35 PM
Thanks for the support.
Vendetta
03/19/2012, 10:23 PM
I purchased the R1s from them directly. Called them up and got a better deal than the eBay price. Very nice people to work with.
-V
zadam123
03/21/2012, 05:44 PM
seems like they have many diffrent ones slotted,drilled diamond etc. I dont want to spend a fortune is there a big diffrence between them? what is everyone using?>

also what brakes are good or compatable to stock since i would love to keep the 80,000 mile brake job going.
Ldub
03/21/2012, 06:45 PM
seems like they have many diffrent ones slotted,drilled diamond etc. I dont want to spend a fortune is there a big diffrence between them? what is everyone using?>

also what brakes are good or compatable to stock since i would love to keep the 80,000 mile brake job going.

I use these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VehiCROSS-2000-Drill-Rotors-Ceramic-Pads-F-R-/380422680145?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item5892f56e51

I can't comment on the pads, since I only use Isuzu OEM's, but the rotors I purchased from them are top notch...:thumbup:

If you're interested, call their 800#...they might sell the rotors without pads if you ask nice...:smilewink
WormGod
03/22/2012, 08:07 AM
Just a quick heads up,

If you do any offroading/mudding, there is a higher risk of damaging your pads if you use slotted or drilled rotors, compared to road use. Debris like small rocks has the slight chance of getting into one of the rotor slots/holes and wedging in well enough to groove out your pad. It's rare but I have seen it first hand with a guy I work with who muds his Jeep. Wasn't the easiest thing to diagnose until we tore it down and noticed the worn pebble in his drilled rotor and the lovely fault line it scored through his pad. I do imagine this issue is quite rare, but possible.