I have a 92 EX 4-dr that I believe needs new front rotors (after reading other posts about similar problems). Everyone says to buy a reputable brand (i.e. NOT made in China). What are your recommended brands for buying a new set of front brake rotors? I'm not into racing or anything for show, this is my daily driver car. Thanks!

 

I would suggest Honda rotors or Brembo.

 

Thanks! I know both brands are expensive, but I'm tired of the shaking that I get between 50-30 mph when braking.

 

The reason I suggest more expensive rotors is that the 90-97 rotors are a pain to change.

There is always the hub over the rotor conversion to make life easier in the future. The is something in the DIY section about it.

 

You can also try bedding-in the rotors & pads.

Three or four HARD stops from 40mph down to about 5. DO NOT STOP COMPLETELY.
(drive a few minutes in between to let them cool down)
Then 3 or 4 more HARD stops from 60 down to about 5 or 10. DO NOT STOP COMPLETELY.
Again, drive around to let them cool down.

This transfers pad material into the surface of the rotor, evenly around the rotor.
The bad thing to do is come to a complete stop & clamp the brakes; because that burns the material in unevenly.

The difficult part is finding someplace/time where you can actually do that without being stupid in traffic.

After you do that, the rotors seem to tolerate complete stops much better.

Incidentally, I've had real good luck with Brembo rotors in quite a few different cars (VW, Saab, & HondAcura).

 

And be sure the caliper and pads are "sliding" properly. Heat, a draging caliper or pad, will kill ANY rotor.....personally I've had the "China" rotors on the 95 for 4+ years and no issues...guess I'm lucky?

 

I had to replace all 4 to get rid of the vibration, I was surprised on much the rear brakes are used during normal braking. OEM's are $50 each and the china cheapies are $25 each. I would be surprised if you could find after markets that are made in the US... I found them pretty easy to replace... (easier than a 1971 Ford )

 

Colorado, yours is a 98 accord (put that info in your signature). The 90-97 accord rotors are a lot more work to install.

 

I wonder how much better a slotted rotor would fair versus replacing with an oe style. Might be worth looking into. I remember seeing Raybestos had a new style slotted rotor....it's supposed to be decent enough.