R1 Concepts Brakes and Rotors

[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,

[Ldub]

Since we're still sort of on the topic of my ebay shopping excursion...

These Magnum, drilled only rotors have been enticing me for a while now...
$178.00 for all four, to my door is VERRY tempting...




http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Magnu...QQcmdZViewItem



Does anyone have any experience with/feedback on this vendor.
Some of his feedback comments are NOT good, but still almost 97%.

[snowtrooper1966]

Why would you consider those over the proven R1 Conecepts?
Best,

[Ldub]

Why would you consider those over the proven R1 Conecepts?
Best,

I prefer the appearance of drilled only rotors, & the price i$ attractive too.

[snowtrooper1966]

10-4!
Won't you however be giving up the advantage of the self cleaning feature of the slots, thus potentially extending the life of rotor/pad?
Best,

[Ldub]

10-4!
Won't you however be giving up the advantage of the self cleaning feature of the slots, thus potentially extending the life of rotor/pad?
Best,

That's one opinion on drilled only vs drilled/slotted...
For another, read further down in the link I posted...

[Solitude]

Does anyone have any experience with/feedback on this vendor.
Some of his feedback comments are NOT good, but still almost 97%.

Hello.. My only issue with the feedback system in the past and it might have changed... is...

The statement in alot of stores "fine print" says.. will give "like" feedback..
which to me means.. if you dis me in feedback I will dis you..
so I dont take alot of stock in high feedback numbers..

Just 1 persons opinion

peace
Jeff

[snowtrooper1966]

Sweet, so I may have purchased 160 dollar pad slicers! Now I really can't wait to but the expensive set!
Best,

[snowtrooper1966]

That seller has 14 negatives in the past month alone, with a smattering of nuterals. Not a good percentage. Be prepared to wait, that seems to be the biggest gripe.
Best,

[Ldub]

Sweet, so I may have purchased 160 dollar pad slicers! Now I really can't wait to but the expensive set!
Best,

My opinion on the claims either seller makes is:
It's about 80-90% marketing, 10-15% hype & maybe 5% truth.
I just like the way drilled only ones look...don't know yet if I'll ever hit "the" button...

[snowtrooper1966]

Good to know. Go ahead and hit the button. By the time you get the rotors I should have the pads and we can do a very unscientific comparative test
Best,

[Ldub]

Good to know. Go ahead and hit the button. By the time you get the rotors I should have the pads and we can do a very unscientific comparative test
Best,

It actually would be fairly scientific, since I already have a new set of OEM pads in inventory...

However, the results would be skewed by the difference in terrain.
While you live in a ski area, which I would presume includes areas in which the elevation changes rapidly, I live in an area where I have to drive for an hour to see a good sized bump in the ground...