need some help w/ brakes

[patrick82]

i just found out that i need new brake pads and rotors... no problem i knew it was almost time.. i just had my backs done within the last yr, but i need front...

i just bought the pads - i went with the wagner pads - i got a good deal on this from advance auto parts. -

my question is about rotors?
i am looking at: Wearever Brake Rotor - Front 70bucks
or EBC rotors...
Centric Brake Rotor
my price range for both is 100.00

basically what is a good brand of rotors... i have a family friend who's going to help me with the install if i get the parts..

please inform - need all the help i can get... brakes are important and want to get a good set.

 

[mr2fix2it]

Centric Brake Rotor is a good quality rotor I would go with these.

 

[mr2fix2it]

There brake pads are also good.If you can get them use them instead of wagner

 

[Blee1099]

Stay away from the wearever.. I had em on my daily driver and they warped like crazy and I bedded the pads good.. Even after turning them they still had a vibration at certain speeds.. Got rid of them and ordered Wagner or Monroe from Rockauto and they've been great.. Just make sure you bed them.

 

[patrick82]

i think you guys sold me - on the centric rotors.. how about sites... i am @ partsgeek.com now, what other sites do you guys like...

pads - if i were to return my pads what pads would you guys go w/

 

[patrick82]

my new rotors


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Centric Brake Rotor
Your Price: $42.98
Quantity:
Part Number: 5260-05024088
Notes: Premium Rotor-Preferred -- Front; w/ 4WD
Features:

* Premium E-coating finish prevents rust and sticking
* Double disc machine ground finish
* Fully Machined finish including rotor hats
* 100% inspected and mill balanced with O.E. fin designs
* All Centric brake rotors are sourced from worldwide manufacturing facilities that are certified to meet QS and ISO Quality System Standards. This means that quality control is rigorously measured through in-process inspection and comprehensive on-line tes

Availability: In Stock
Condition: New

 

[Blee1099]

Alot of use Rockauto.com If you search on here you should be able to find discount codes. They ship from NJ and from Ohio or somewhere in the midwest so usually you'll get parts within a few business days.

 

[BigRondo]

rockauto.com discount code:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=291004

 

[patrick82]

1)This Product Fits the Following: Catalog: Replacement 1
Vehicle Sub Model
• 1998 Ford Explorer RWD



Image is not vehicle specific

Centric Brake Rotor
Your Price: $25.98
Quantity:

Part Number: 5260-05105421
Notes: C-TEK Standard Rotor -- Front; w/ 4WD
Availability: In Stock
Condition: New

Shipping Options:
Ground
2)Centric Brake Rotor
Your Price: $68.98
Quantity:

Part Number: 5260-05024657
Notes: Power Slot Slotted Brake Rotor -- Front Left; w/ 4WD
Availability: In Stock
Condition: New

Shipping Options:
Ground
3)Centric Brake Rotor
Your Price: $42.98
Quantity:

Part Number: 5260-05024088
Notes: Premium Rotor-Preferred -- Front; w/ 4WD
Features:
Premium E-coating finish prevents rust and sticking
Double disc machine ground finish
Fully Machined finish including rotor hats
100% inspected and mill balanced with O.E. fin designs
All Centric brake rotors are sourced from worldwide manufacturing facilities that are certified to meet QS and ISO Quality System Standards. This means that quality control is rigorously measured through in-process inspection and comprehensive on-line tes
Availability: In Stock
Condition: New

Shipping Options:
Ground

What is the main differences for the prices... i am thinking about the 43dollar ones... but i was just wondering.

 

[thebrakeman]

As far as what range to get (if they have more than 1 level), be sure they are mill-balanced. Don't worry about the metal too much. I don't think any aftermarket rotor castings are domestic anymore. Best you can find is "Made in the USA from high-quality castings", which means machined in USA from China castings.

As an engineer in the braking industry, I can tell you that things out of China are much better than they used to be. That doesn't mean I'm happy about it, but watcha gonna do?

 

[N1265]

How can you tell if a rotor is "mill-balanced " ?