Time for new front brake pads. Where to go?
11-28-2012, 06:12 PM
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Your opinion.
I have used both and have my own opinion.
First off the rotor issue is not a warp there are other factors that cause the pulse. Read the threads on Rotor thickness variation including the The service bulletins on it. Also read the The proper way to seat and bed the pads to prevent the pad material from sticking to the rotors.
The reason many never fix their issue is they are not addressing the real problem.
Calipers already float so even if a rotor was warped it would move with rotor.
I have used both and have my own opinion.
First off the rotor issue is not a warp there are other factors that cause the pulse. Read the threads on Rotor thickness variation including the The service bulletins on it. Also read the The proper way to seat and bed the pads to prevent the pad material from sticking to the rotors.
The reason many never fix their issue is they are not addressing the real problem.
Calipers already float so even if a rotor was warped it would move with rotor.
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ferodo is used in high end cars
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11-28-2012, 06:46 PM
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Not the first company to fudge the truth a little.
Ferodo pads are off all quality including lower end cars like the HHR. Often when brakes like Ferodo and Brembo become more common on the common cars the quality is not the same as you will get on a Enzo or ZR1.
Often on these lower end kits the parts may be better than the off the shelf parts but they are not the same quality as the high end cars.
The HHR as Sachs struts too but they are not the same grade as the higher end cars either. There are price guides OE suppliers have to meet and they comprimise much to make a profit. Just check out most OE tires and you will find they are often older models that the companies sell at little profit. The only cars to get top line tires are the high end models or cars like the Volt or Prius that need special tires for more range.
I work in the industry and have my own opinion just as you have yours.
I sell some brakes systems that make claims that I know are not fully true and I will not lie for them. Not all performance parts are honest. Just look at the Tornado.
Ferodo pads are off all quality including lower end cars like the HHR. Often when brakes like Ferodo and Brembo become more common on the common cars the quality is not the same as you will get on a Enzo or ZR1.
Often on these lower end kits the parts may be better than the off the shelf parts but they are not the same quality as the high end cars.
The HHR as Sachs struts too but they are not the same grade as the higher end cars either. There are price guides OE suppliers have to meet and they comprimise much to make a profit. Just check out most OE tires and you will find they are often older models that the companies sell at little profit. The only cars to get top line tires are the high end models or cars like the Volt or Prius that need special tires for more range.
I work in the industry and have my own opinion just as you have yours.
I sell some brakes systems that make claims that I know are not fully true and I will not lie for them. Not all performance parts are honest. Just look at the Tornado.
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