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    zinc drilled and slotted rotors

    I am looking to replace my OEM rotors with drilled and slotted zinc ones. Ebay has many to choose from ranging from $150 to $250. Are any better than the next guys, or should I just go with the least expensive.

    When I tackle this project should I expect any issues with senors, rust, etc.

    Thanks,

    Soggy

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    towards the end of summer i replaced Spike's rears with R1 concept premium slotted rotors. They seemed very well built, and had a very nice black coating over all of the non machined surfaces. along with Napa Adaptive1 pads, he was happy with the results, just saw him on Tuesday and they seem to be holding up nicely, a very slight bluish hue to them, but still smooth and quiet

    didnt have any issues other than the guide pin for one of the calipers was really in there tight, using a 12 point socket started to round it off, but i switched to a 6 point socket (which i should have been using in the first place..) and it came out no problem. I had him spray everything down with some WD-40 the night before, so that may have helped.

    If you want some help let me know, id be happy to come down, and I can bring those floor mats too!


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    I also used the

    R1s no problems and good quality and price on ebay
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    Quote Originally Posted by soggybottomboyz View Post
    When I tackle this project should I expect any issues with senors, rust, etc.
    You'll need the Isuzu hub bearing tool get the old rotors out. I ordered it off ebay for less than $20 shipped.

    ...and like etlsport said- spray the bolts with PBblaster/WD40 a couple days before

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    I used SP Performance drilled and slotted rotors and stock Isuzu pads and haven't had a problem with either of them at all.

    If you can't find the Isuzu hub bearing tool then you can alter a Ford (I believe) hub bearing tool. I altered the Ford one and have pictures if you want to see what's up with that.

    Also, if you haven't seen it yet read through Kenny's thread on replacing the rotors and repacking the bearings. I had that and the instructions from Planet Isuzoo and everything went smoothly and easily.
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    I am on RI concepts too.

    All i say .....go get them
    Dakar was just the begining.

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    Thanks everyone. Do I need the hub bearing tool if I am just replacing the brakes & rotors and not the bearings? I need the brakes now, was hoping to do the bearings in the fall?

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