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Old Aug 10, 2017 | 11:27 AM
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R53 rotors

what a good rotors for a r53 for a reasonable price, not too expensive or not too cheap
 
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Old Aug 10, 2017 | 02:57 PM
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Centric Premium. They're built to spec.; They stop the car.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2017 | 06:39 AM
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I'm using Brembo OEM style rotors( $58 each fronts, $50 each rears) from Tire Rack and have been happy. Also use Brembo Ceramic brake pads ( around $140 for all) which have much less brake dust than OEM or even EBC Greens.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2017 | 07:29 AM
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Zimmerman

I've put Zimmerman coated rotors on my R53 and been very happy. Reasonable price, the coating reduces rust on the non-braking surfaces, and they stop well and smoothly.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2017 | 09:57 AM
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+1 on Centric Premium. Good quality and price for a daily driver. Their ceramic pads are good too 👍🏼
 
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Old Aug 12, 2017 | 01:46 PM
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I'm running the Centric rotors with Akebono pads.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2017 | 05:49 PM
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We have our WMW rotors which are high carbon steel and coated to make them reliable and not rust. We use them on every brake job we do in our shop. We also make them cost effective.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/wmw-br...0-r53-r52.html
 
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