scaht
9/20/2007 8:56:52 AM
I'm getting pretty tired of cutting rotors every year to eliminate brake "wobble" on my 01 EX-V6. I thought I'd put on a good/hi-perf set of rotors. Any thoughts, recommendations, or suggestions regarding brand or place to purchase would be greatly appreciated.
tkundert2
9/20/2007 10:00:50 AM
You do this every year? I've never had my Accord's rotors resurfaced and they have never wobbled or pulsated or anything. Maybe the lug nuts are getting overtightened, or is your driving/conditions just extra hard on brakes?
scaht
9/20/2007 10:26:24 AM
I tend to think it's my diving and driving conditions: Mostly hi-speed (highway) traffic, and a lot of it (~30k/yr). I've also seen a very large number of other people with Accords and Civics experiencing the same issue.
sir_nasty
9/20/2007 1:42:34 PM
If you want performace I'd get Brembo rotors with Hawk HP pads. and I do believe that you have "floating" rotors so having the correct torque on your lug nuts is of the utmost importance.
BlkCurrantKord
9/22/2007 5:46:32 AM
Make sure your're breaking them in properly before you go driving on them normally.
Alekat
9/22/2007 6:15:40 PM
Actually - its
not the vehicle or defective rotors. you can install any type rotor available but, until you change poor braking habits - none will be adequate.
01/V6/ACCORD/AT
9/25/2007 11:11:57 AM
i have the same problem on my 2001 accord ex v6 and im thinking of upgrading to baer brakes 2 piece larger diameter rotors with calipers but i need to save up some money so if you guys know of any other systems that are trust worthie and reliable get back at me
falkore24
9/25/2007 11:16:34 AM
SN: You'd recommend the HP's over the HPS? I thought that HP's weren't as good for normal use. I'm thinking of trying EBC Redstuff for my next set.
As for the warpped rotor issue, you shouldn't have to fix it every year. Use quality rotors (Brembo), and read up and do proper bedding in of the new equipment ...... a series of moderate decelerations at various speeds.
sir_nasty
9/25/2007 11:18:18 AM
Both Brembo and Hawk pads/rotors/brake systems are very reliable and good quality. I personally am a big fan of the Brembo Rotor's with Hawk HP pads. This isn't going to give you oversized brakes or rotors or anything but you really don't need that unless you are racing. It will give you good stopping power and longevity.
