Brake Pad/Rotor Opinions? Centric vs StopTech vs Powerstop vs. Brakemotive

[Atrus]

My rotors are warped, so one of my expenses this year will be new rotors, pads, SS flex lines, and fluid flush. I'm kind of leery on picking up crossdrilled rotors, although they do look cool. I am not as opposed to slotted rotors, and am leaning most heavily toward solid blanks.

I am not sure which way to go - the car will be 100% streetcar with the occasional "I'm gonna be an idiot" runs and stops. The options I am weighing are:

1) StopTech Package - $525. E-coated, drilled/slotted rotors. StopTech pads. Would include stoptech braided SS lines. Stoptech use Centric blanks

2) Centric Package - $450. Basically, same package as the StopTech, but $75 and blank "flat-faced" rotors. StopTech pads

3) PowerStop - $405. Silver zinc plated, drilled/slotted rotors. Would include stoptech braided SS lines. Z16 ceramic pads

4) Brakemotive - $285. Silver zinc plated, drilled/slotted rotors. Would include stoptech braided SS lines. Z16 ceramic pads. Research indicates these are PowerStop blanks, possibly identical rotors. Potentially could save an additional $10-$20 by asking for "flat-faced" blanks.

Anyone been running these for a while? I am really leaning towards options 2 or 4. The pricing on the Brakemotives makes me a little nervous - just seems cheap - but they get rave reviews everywhere I look. Anyone have long-term experience with the Brakemotive package?

[hoogiesngrinderz]

I ordered a set of PowerSlot slotted rotors for my Jimmy - they sent one set of drilled and one set of slotted. Both sets worked very well, slotted created more dust, but neither set warped. My slotted ones went missing when I switched over to the drilled They were still good and the zinc coating was intact, just wanted to reduce the dust. I think mine were actually Brembo blanks...

[Atrus]

I ordered a set of PowerSlot slotted rotors for my Jimmy - they sent one set of drilled and one set of slotted. Both sets worked very well, slotted created more dust, but neither set warped. My slotted ones went missing when I switched over to the drilled They were still good and the zinc coating was intact, just wanted to reduce the dust. I think mine were actually Brembo blanks...

I had heard that they may use Brembo blanks.

[Lucky SOB]

Where are you getting your prices? I got my brakemotive drilled rotors and ceramic pads on eBay for like $175 if I remember right. I've had them on for 6k miles with a few panic stops and probably a dozen quarter mile passes. They've been great so far.

[Atrus]

Where are you getting your prices? I got my brakemotive drilled rotors and ceramic pads on eBay for like $175 if I remember right. I've had them on for 6k miles with a few panic stops and probably a dozen quarter mile passes. They've been great so far.

Keep in mind I am also including the braided SS flex lines in each option.

[Lucky SOB]

Keep in mind I am also including the braided SS flex lines in each option.

Ahhh, I did not read closely! Might want to check out Inline Tube. They make all kinds of brake lines and they're local.

[Fox Slaughter]

I think I am going to try Brakemotive.

For 155 for 4 rotors and 8 pads and good reviews usually hell its worth a shot.

[Nocooler]

I've got the brakemotives on my car.

The fronts are blue'd pretty good from the 120+ mph trap speeds. They've got maybe 2000 street miles on them.

They are ok for the money - but I don't think it stops any better than it did with oem style stuff.

[WMCCjames]

I've been running drilled/slotted rotors for years on the IROC (LS1 rotors) and have never warped a single one.

[WMCC Gary]

I've had Brakemotive on mine since 07. Never had a problem with them.

[Atrus]

Nice, thanks guys. How badly do the drilled/slotted brakemotives dust?

[BP_Z28]

I get barely any really. Had mine on there for two years now. Dad also has same. I like them alot. Very good customer service also. Sent me new rotors+pads because my passenger front was squeaking shorlty after installed. Put new ones on and went away. No questions asked.

[bigjon88]

Ya inline tube sells ss brake hoses cheap I got a set for around $50....

[Atrus]

Ya inline tube sells ss brake hoses cheap I got a set for around $50....

Really? A set as in all 4? It was looking like fronts would be comparable to stoptech ($60ish) and rears were a little cheaper at $40ish. When I am ready to pull the trigger, I'll absolutely check in with them first before ordering online.

Cool, I am thinking i'll try out the brakemotive/inline tube. Sounds like I can get away for $250ish or less!

[WMCC Gary]

Nice, thanks guys. How badly do the drilled/slotted brakemotives dust?

Mine don't dust to bad, but it really all depends on the pads you run.