Brakes

[tgv121281]

Guys, need some advice on brakes....#1 where can I get some???
But also I need some opinions on a few things......

Drilled VS Slotted
2piece VS 1piece
Do I get all 4 corners, or just the front...I want it to look good as well
Will blue calipers AND blue hats look too ricey???(I havent seen anyone with this, but I noticed some companies offer it...I think it'd be too much, but if anyone has please post some pics!)

Guys I'd appreciate anything you can help with...as always THANK YOU!!!!!!!

 

[blynzoo]

Dont think you need either drilled or slotted for our cars, performance-wise, so get them for looks. FYI, drilled rotors will crack sooner than both regular and slotted rotors.
Whatever you get, make sure they are vented discs in front, at the least.

As far as looks, if you are staying stock with wheels, you dont see enough of the rears (I think) in the 3 5dr to warrant doing the rear, but of course you are welcome to.

Basically, I'm not a fan of doing brakes as an aesthetic mod, so I cant offer much help there.

 

[mazda3zoom]

Dont think you need either drilled or slotted for our cars, performance-wise, so get them for looks. FYI, drilled rotors will crack sooner than both regular and slotted rotors.
Whatever you get, make sure they are vented discs in front, at the least.

As far as looks, if you are staying stock with wheels, you dont see enough of the rears (I think) in the 3 5dr to warrant doing the rear, but of course you are welcome to.

Basically, I'm not a fan of doing brakes as an aesthetic mod, so I cant offer much help there.

i have stock wheels (dirty, but still stock) and heres a pic of my rear cross drilled and slotted rotors. i havnt got the fronts in yet because i told them to split the order cuz i needed the rears ASAP. i got the pads from S&H brake here in Ann Arbor, they were only $45 which is good considering the OEM pads from the stealership are like $100. as far as front pads ide go with the hawk performance pads on ptuning.com. there the only replacement pads ive seen for our car yet.

 

[tgv121281]

Nice pic, did you paint your calips? Or did you get new ones??

Where did you get your rotors from??

 

[mazda3zoom]

Nice pic, did you paint your calips? Or did you get new ones??

Where did you get your rotors from??

yeah i painted the calipers, its the dupli color caliper system. it uses a spray can of cleaner then the paint u just brush on. i used the spray paint last time and it just got all over the place so u can control where the paint goes alot better with that brush on kind. i got the rotors from ebay. they were $250 for all 4 rotors shipped. they say their brembo blanks and they drill and slot them then send them to be zinc coated. sorry i dont have a link. just check ebay. there the ones being sold by wholesaledirectparts

 

[tgv121281]

awesome info, I'll check it out....but ARE they brembos afterall???

 

[mazda3zoom]

awesome info, I'll check it out....but ARE they brembos afterall???

they have some sort of number stamped on the inside but i honestly dont know. i dont know how to tell if their real or not. i mean either way they seem to be good quality rotors but i cant tell if their brembos or not.

 

[tgv121281]

DO you have any more specific info on the ebay purchase?? I was looking all day and couldnt find it.....TIA for your help...

 

[mazda3zoom]

DO you have any more specific info on the ebay purchase?? I was looking all day and couldnt find it.....TIA for your help...

http://stores.ebay.com/CROSS-DRILLED-ROTORS

go to that address. thats the ebay store for the people i got the rotors from. if that doesnt work heres the phone #. maybe you can call them and order sumthin over the phone. 1-(714)-666-8585 (cool)

 

[tgv121281]

You are DA MAN!!!!!!!! Called them they have 2 in stock and I picked up 1!!!! Thanks bro....if you need anything let me know, I owe u one

 

[mazda3zoom]

You are DA MAN!!!!!!!! Called them they have 2 in stock and I picked up 1!!!! Thanks bro....if you need anything let me know, I owe u one

dont mention it, i just hope they send u yours faster then its takin for mine. i still havnt gotten the front rotors yet. oh well they'll get here soon enough. hope yours work out too, post pics when u get em.

 

[tgv121281]

I def will......and if it make syou feel better, I ordered a draxas exhaust in Nov.04, its been delayed 3 times and looks like its actually shipping out in the next 48hours(only reason I believe it this time is b/c they already charged my credit card!)...so dont feel so bad!

PS-you'll prob. have yours on b4 me, so please post and comment as much as you can!

Thanks again!

 

[krstofer]

Hey, mazda3zoom. Did you ever get your front rotors? How long did it take? Also, how hs the performance been for the past 2 months?

Krs