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Old 11-05-11 | 03:51 PM
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It's time to replace my brake rotor discs and I've searched the threads and was wondering those that have the Rotora rotors or the EBC can you give me an update on how its going so far? I've only heard rumors but no facts.

Is there anyone else running different non-oem rotors that could give me a review? Planning to order asap as my current ones are pretty warped.

I'm looking for slotted ones btw if anyone has any good info or recommendations that would be great, tia. (for my 06 GS300 AWD)
Old 11-05-11 | 09:19 PM
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my rotora's are great, the EBC+rotora's B-I-T-E compared to the OEM stuff. That's just IMO anyways, and when you warm up the brakes, if u accidentally tap it too hard, you're gonna fly forward
Old 11-07-11 | 09:30 PM
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where did you get the rotora rotors from? also which EBC pads did you get? red or green?
Old 11-08-11 | 01:19 AM
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The rotora rotors I got from Horsepower Freaks, they're awesome, there's also a vendor who would probably be able to beat HPF prices. I got a great discount, it just depends on how you talk to them

the EBC i got green stuff..... The red stuff is for more brutal braking scenarios, you don't get optimal braking power until you really heat up these brake pads
Old 11-08-11 | 06:04 AM
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I am using disc italia drilled and slotted with ebc red stuff pads. They brake better but the EBC redstuff pads are dusty and eat rotors really fast. I ordered me a set of OEM lexus pads and EBC ultimax rotors to replace the set up.
Old 11-08-11 | 09:55 AM
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I'm thinking about slotted Rotora's with Akebono pads but Ive heard they stopping power is not that great? but only good with noise and dust level.

I searched Disc Italia but they dont make for 06 GS300?
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Akebono brake pads are the best hands down, its just i had a set of oem brake pads and i got a very good price on the ebc rotors. I suggest akebono brake pads and oem rotors.
Old 11-08-11 | 04:28 PM
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I dont know why, but i've never been a big fan of akebono, if you really want some bite but don't mind the dust.... Some hawk brake pads are AWESOME. I tested them out after brake in once on my Acura legend and my face flew forward LOL.

Honestly EBC and Rotora both make good stuff, EBC is thinner however. Whatever's cheaper that's what I'd go with (Rotora's usually cheaper, I've had absolutely 0 problems on these rotors + the EBC Green stuff).
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do you what part number is for 2006 gs300 awd front brake rotors?

thanks
Old 06-23-12 | 06:48 PM
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You can check on sewellparts.com
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