View Poll Results: Which rotors are better?
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Centric vs R1 Concept
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Drilled and slotted centric premium rotors ordered from Anthony@BimmerBrakes (aka the most patient vendor ever
Thanks again, brother!!!)
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WOOT!
VT,
Hawks HPS is a Light-Mild Tracking Pads. I have had them on the track before and after awhile they burned up on me.
As long as you know the are Light Track Pads and take it easy you should be fine ![Big Grin](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/biggrin.gif)
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VT,
Hawks HPS is a Light-Mild Tracking Pads. I have had them on the track before and after awhile they burned up on me.
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BTW what is the generally expected life span of Centric Premium Rotors (drilled and slotted) in miles? And the lifespan of Hawk HPS pads under "mixed" use (occasional track-like drive once or twice a month)? Anyone know?
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So I got a knock on the door just a few mins ago and whaddayaknow! Its the UPS guy with my Hawk Pads ![Twoup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/twoup.gif)
You know what, Tire Rack FTMFW YO!![Twoup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/twoup.gif)
(check out the date on the invoice - OVERNIGHT! without the overnight shipping requested! That's friggin excellent!)
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Now just waiting for the sensors and rotors to show up. Gonna need some caliper paint too...
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You know what, Tire Rack FTMFW YO!
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(check out the date on the invoice - OVERNIGHT! without the overnight shipping requested! That's friggin excellent!)
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Now just waiting for the sensors and rotors to show up. Gonna need some caliper paint too...
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Sensors showed up today too
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PS I noticed on the box from Hawk pads it says "lifetime warranty" - how does that work exactly, anyone know?
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PS I noticed on the box from Hawk pads it says "lifetime warranty" - how does that work exactly, anyone know?
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Vlad - I cannot speak to the Centric pads/rotors, I have used R1 on 3 different cars and they have been excellent (currently on my wifes Subaru). Good luck bro
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Centric use the same blanks that R1 use, so its basically just the difference of the coating, drilling and slotting technologies - which, I believe, are actually about the same on either. R1 Concepts, however, spends a pretty hefty amount of money on advertising, marketing and PR - this is, and I am purely speculating here of course, why their products cost much more. I'm not saying that either of these products is superior though - just sharing my observations and what motivated me to go with Centric at the end of the day.
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Thanks John!
Centric use the same blanks that R1 use, so its basically just the difference of the coating, drilling and slotting technologies - which, I believe, are actually about the same on either. R1 Concepts, however, spends a pretty hefty amount of money on advertising, marketing and PR - this is, and I am purely speculating here of course, why their products cost much more. I'm not saying that either of these products is superior though - just sharing my observations and what motivated me to go with Centric at the end of the day.
Centric use the same blanks that R1 use, so its basically just the difference of the coating, drilling and slotting technologies - which, I believe, are actually about the same on either. R1 Concepts, however, spends a pretty hefty amount of money on advertising, marketing and PR - this is, and I am purely speculating here of course, why their products cost much more. I'm not saying that either of these products is superior though - just sharing my observations and what motivated me to go with Centric at the end of the day.
What is the total of the rotor/pads pkg going to run you Vlad? Let us know how they work out for you. I just had my front brakes replaced by the dealer (gotta love the maint warranty), but they still squeak, so since my maint warranty will be up before I need new rotors and pads again I may just say "screw it" and get an upgrade.