R1 Concepts Brakes and Rotors

[nfpgasmask]

So, I was running the R1 Concepts brake pads and drilled/slotted rotors for over a year. I have posted about this before, and I have not been happy with this setup. The R1 brake and rotor combo was mushy and braking was poor (scary really) right from the start.

I talked to Kenny about this, and he mentioned that it was the pad thickness. So I ordered a set of stock pads and had these put on in place of the R1 pads this past Saturday. I just want to say that Kenny was right. The stock pads are the way to go. Keeping the R1 rotors, which are much more affordable than stock, the stock pads grip hard and fast, just like I remember before I had the R1 pads.

So, to anyone considering/running R1 pads and rotors, just use the rotors and get a set of stock pads from Merlin.

MUCH BETTER.

Bart

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

I've been running the R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors with PBR/AXXIS Ultimate Pads in conjunction with the Independent 4X4's Stainless Steel Brake Line Kit and love the feel. The fronts tend to gather lots of brake dust though so periodic cleaning is a must!

[nfpgasmask]

I've been running the R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors with PBR/AXXIS Ultimate Pads in conjunction with the Independent 4X4's Stainless Steel Brake Line Kit and love the feel. The fronts tend to gather lots of brake dust though so periodic cleaning is a must!

Yeah, I think the pads are important. For whatever reason, the R1s were NOT good on my VX.

Bart

[pbkid]

hey while we are talking about brakes....

i remember one of my friends has a 4runner with what he used to call a brake bias controller and i really want one now that i am more into four wheeling...

basically it was a knob that he could turn to make it so that he could control how much braking power was sent to the front and rear wheels.....

he used it for really steep declines to send more braking to the rear so that his truck wouldn't lean as far forward and the same for climbing so that he wouldnt go up on his rear tires as much if he hit his brakes hard....

i searched all over the net for this and i cant find it....any one have any ideas or heard of that before???

or was this just something he used to tell me about that was complete crap???

sorry, didnt mean to thread jack...

[Ldub]

hey while we are talking about brakes....

i remember one of my friends has a 4runner with what he used to call a brake bias controller and i really want one now that i am more into four wheeling...

basically it was a knob that he could turn to make it so that he could control how much braking power was sent to the front and rear wheels.....

he used it for really steep declines to send more braking to the rear so that his truck wouldn't lean as far forward and the same for climbing so that he wouldnt go up on his rear tires as much if he hit his brakes hard....

i searched all over the net for this and i cant find it....any one have any ideas or heard of that before???

or was this just something he used to tell me about that was complete crap???

sorry, didnt mean to thread jack...

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

[pbkid]

damn your good.....

[snowtrooper1966]

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

[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

[Gussie2000]

I had R1 rotors installed in my VX two weeks ago,but i didn't purchase their brake pads,i went & buy a canadian made brand called SATISFIED i choose the ceramic non-abestos dust model & seems to be the great so far,great braking

[nfpgasmask]

I had R1 rotors installed in my VX two weeks ago,but i didn't purchase their brake pads,i went & buy a canadian made brand called SATISFIED i choose the ceramic non-abestos dust model & seems to be the great so far,great braking

Yeah, I think the bottom line with the R1 pads is that they are not thick enough, at least that's what Kenny told me he found out, which makes since.

Bart

[Mr.Badguy]

i bought the R1 concept set up last year after having a grinding problem with the brakes that came with the car...no idea if they were stock or not, but they weren't slotted or drilled rotors. ANYWAY... i have really liked the R1 rotors, no noise and very little dust. i think the pads need to be replaced though after a year and 3 months of having them. the rotors look good. I think what everyone is saying about the rotors and pads is a good way to go. I never had problems from the start of putting them on, but now it seems i need new pads.

[Gussie2000]

Yeah ! that was my toughts too,installing such as important parts as the brake pads should be always purchased in person so you can have a full knowlegde & perception of what you adding to your car's brake system

[snowtrooper1966]

So, I got the R1 Concepts rotors when I was down south a few weeks ago, and called Merlin the other day for the pads. They want close to 200 bucks for OEM set
Can I go to an autoparts store and expect to get the right pads?
Best,

[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.