R1 Concepts Brakes and Rotors

[nfpgasmask]

Hey, Bart!
Are these the brakes you are talking about?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...243868986&rd=1

Is there a place to get them for less?
James

Hey James,

Yes, those are the rotors I have. I bought their full front/rear rotor/brake pad package for like $200 something. That IS a good price for a full set of rotors and pads. VX stock pads and rotors will run you nearly $800 from Merlin (see this thread http://vehicross.info/forums/showthr...suggest+brakes). So no, I have no idea where to get cheaper stuff!! Like I said, the rotors are good, but get stock pads.

Bart

[snowtrooper1966]

Thanks, Bart!
R1 rotors, stock pads, steel braided lines.....
James

[Ldub]

Thanks, Bart!
R1 rotors, stock pads, steel braided lines.....
James

You had a pretty firm grasp of the situation...

OEM pads are the $hizz, & cost more for a reason...they're worth it.

[nfpgasmask]

You had a pretty firm grasp of the situation...

OEM pads are the $hizz, & cost more for a reason...they're worth it.

I agree with Master Dub, the R1 rotors are cheap, but work good, spend your money on the pads from Merlin. I don't remember what I paid, I think it was something like $90 up front and $80 for the rears, but they should last and you can never be too safe with brakes.

Bart

[snowtrooper1966]

You guys crack me up.
Expensive OEM pads from Merlin it is then.
Am I back in compliance with the "grip 'O meter" sir dub?
Best,

[Ldub]

You guys crack me up.
Expensive OEM pads from Merlin it is then.
Am I back in compliance with the "grip 'O meter" sir dub?
Best,

LOL... grip-o-meter...as IF I've ever had even the slightest grasp on reality...

Yeah, you seem to be getting massive traction on the subject of brake pads...
HOWEVER...I did just get back from an ebay shopping excursion, & there are TONS of cheap pads there...
If that's what you REALLY want for stopping you & the fam...

No pressure though...

[snowtrooper1966]

I did see some of those pads on eBay recently, just don't know which ones would be close to OEM specs, and am sure therein lies the problem.
I remember waaayyyy back when I had a motorcycle, reading an ad for Bell helmets. It said something to the effect of:
"If you have a $50 dollar head, go buy a cheap helmet"
I am sure that applies here as well...
Thanks,