aftermarket rotors
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Using the search function I see Sewell and then aftermarket manufacturers for rotors. I don't see anyone using Advance Auto Parts or Auto Zone. Anyone have experience with their rotors? I just rotated the tires today and noticed that the rotors are horrible. I don't think I can wait on Sewell.
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Using the search function I see Sewell and then aftermarket manufacturers for rotors. I don't see anyone using Advance Auto Parts or Auto Zone. Anyone have experience with their rotors? I just rotated the tires today and noticed that the rotors are horrible. I don't think I can wait on Sewell.
Am going to guess there is not a huge difference between Wearever from AAP and a brand like Centric. Same would be with the Duralast brand from AutoZone.
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I did give the Toyota dealer the part numbers and he has them in stock at $135 each, $270 total.
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The fact that I don't want my wife driving much on these rotors and the Sewell/Toyota price is the reason that I asked if anyone had personal experience with Advance Auto/Auto Zone rotors as far reliability and "straightness" (is that even a word), meaning are they machined true? I am almost certain that these Advance Auto parts must be Chinese and the Chinese import quality on so many products has proven to be less than stellar.
Thanks for the comments. Anyone with personal experience?
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Hard to say where any of these are produced today. China and Mexico are good bets. However, without looking at the box one will never know. No guarantees that the Lexus/Toyota parts are not made in one of those locations either without first checking.
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I did give the Toyota dealer the part numbers and he has them in stock at $135 each, $270 total.
Whereas Sewell has them at the member price of $227 shipped.
The fact that I don't want my wife driving much on these rotors and the Sewell/Toyota price is the reason that I asked if anyone had personal experience with Advance Auto/Auto Zone rotors as far reliability and "straightness" (is that even a word), meaning are they machined true? I am almost certain that these Advance Auto parts must be Chinese and the Chinese import quality on so many products has proven to be less than stellar.
Thanks for the comments. Anyone with personal experience?
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The fact that I don't want my wife driving much on these rotors and the Sewell/Toyota price is the reason that I asked if anyone had personal experience with Advance Auto/Auto Zone rotors as far reliability and "straightness" (is that even a word), meaning are they machined true? I am almost certain that these Advance Auto parts must be Chinese and the Chinese import quality on so many products has proven to be less than stellar.
Thanks for the comments. Anyone with personal experience?
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I've heard Napa is pretty good with their rotors.
Honestly though If you can get the OEM one's, get them. They lasted this long, they will certainly do it again. I was in a crunch with time and needed to be able to get the rotors locally, so I had to settle for the AutoZone rotors, but I will certainly be picking up OEM rotors or at least a pair of Raybestos rotors.
Have you thought about having your current rotors machined?
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Well, while changing a bearing yesterday (360$, BTW
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http://brakeperformance.com/
He's very satisfied, and even with the shipping cost and fees, it should be better (and cheaper).
To be continued...
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I had bad experience with cheap drum on a sienna and a cheap rotor on an accord. The drum produced a lot of dust that needed cleaning every month and the rotor was warped within 6 months. I guess they use softer metal. I'll never buy aftermarket again.
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NAPA I heard have good aftermarket rotors. No discounts though.
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The OEM rotors are still good long as they are still machinable. Get them turned. They (rotor place or your local trusted Toyota garage) will measure it and will tell you if you need new ones.
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Brakes and Tires are items I would never deviate from OEM on its a safety item IMHO. It's a Lexus not a KIA.....don't skimp on items that could save you or your loved ones.