Brakes are Fixed (from closed thread)

Ultimately the solid rotors have more metal mass to absorb heat and more surface area for friction. Outgassing is not an issue with modern semimetalic pads. Ceramic primary purpose is to reduce brake material making your wheels look dirty from brake dust. Ceramic also does not transmit heat well and forces more on the rotor. Google will find much to read such as this.

https://www.good-guys.com/hotnews/truth-drilledslotted-brake-rotors/

Indy car brake assembly: (note no slots, no drills)



https://www.brembo.com/en/company/news/indycar-(2)

OK these NASCAR brakes have slots but no drills:


https://thebrakereport.com/brembo-explains-nascar-brakes/

I think you are good to go with what you have. You said yourself "better than new"

https://www.autoanything.com/resources/what-are-the-best-brake-pads-ceramic-or-semi-metallic/

time2roll wrote:

HadEnough wrote:
The parts weren't the great aftermarket ones as I was hoping for. They couldn't source the good stuff. Just stock brakes with coated rotors and "heavy duty" auto shop pads.

You don't want those slotted and drilled rotors nor the ceramic pads.

Solid OEM style rotors and HD pads are better for this service.

Why is this?

From my reading people said the slotted and drilled with ceramic/carbon were better for towing and hauling. That they blew off the heat a lot better preventing brake fade.

I don't use my regular brakes like that anyway (I use the exhaust brake) but I'm curious what you mean.

Hi,

The rotors were only $60 Cdn each. It was cheaper to replace them than to turn them. I HATE that sort of waste.

pianotuna wrote:
May I ask the cost?

If you have the time to wait for delivery, Amazon and/or Rock Auto can easily knock $100-$200 off of NAPAs price. Stick with name brand, "top of the line" parts.

Great! Glad you got it done! Enjoy the newfound stopping power!!!!

HadEnough wrote:
The parts weren't the great aftermarket ones as I was hoping for. They couldn't source the good stuff. Just stock brakes with coated rotors and "heavy duty" auto shop pads.

You don't want those slotted and drilled rotors nor the ceramic pads.

Solid OEM style rotors and HD pads are better for this service.

pianotuna wrote:
Ty.

I don't feel so bad now. I went to Canadian Tire for new rubber (4 tires) and front brakes. Cost was $1070 including tax. (About $800 usd).

I just returned from Canada and you did better than I did. They looked at these brakes and gave me a $1250 Canadian quote.

But that was to replace one caliper, and the pads/rotors. Front end only. That quote was in Mississauga.

Although, I think it depends on what you are buying as well. I mean, my tires are about $300 apiece. American. Load range G, on super heavy duty aluminum rims to support the truck camper.

Ty.

I don't feel so bad now. I went to Canadian Tire for new rubber (4 tires) and front brakes. Cost was $1070 including tax. (About $800 usd).

The price included a wheel alignment, too.

I should be clear this was for the 2013 Elantra.

Usually NAPA can do the good stuff.. But it will be Tomorrow.

pianotuna wrote:
May I ask the cost?

$500 including all tools I didn't have. The parts weren't the great aftermarket ones as I was hoping for. They couldn't source the good stuff. Just stock brakes with coated rotors and "heavy duty" auto shop pads.

Had to go with whatever was in their ability to source as it was a bit of an emergency.