i was wondering if u guys think these are any good

[double_u_4]

i was gonna be doing my brakes here soon & was wondering if these are worth it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/280818774384?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

i know they arent the best 1s out there but between these or going to the local autostore & getting the regular duralast kind. cuz either way it would still cost about the same just wanna know if they are any good. thanx

 

[blu_fuz]

Junk - go get the duralast parts.

http://www.contour.org/ceg-vb/showt...thmetic-only&highlight=blu_fuz+drilled+rotors

 

[LokisTyro98SE]

LOL @ recommending Duralast

 

[blu_fuz]

HAHA, he gave me two options - durlast or the ebay crap, so I picked the better of the two :laugh:.

 

[LokisTyro98SE]

I know, I know. It just tickled a bit! Personally I will not use another Duralast part in my life time if I can avoid it. I'd also like to add that the ebay company that I bought my SE rotors from used Brembos and drilled them at their shop. Not all ebay stuff is junk, you just have to ask questions and get proof. Be a smart buyer and you're good to go.

 

[double_u_4]

ok thanx, what would you guys recommend to use then for pads & rotors.

 

[Epheron]

I just received a set of Mintex myself, though I can't speak for how they work just yet. I do see a lot of veteran posters mentioning have/had them and the price is right.

You can get them from BAT:

http://www.batinc.net/contour.htm

 

[LokisTyro98SE]

For stock replacement, if you don't do any really hard driving I'd suggest Bendix over Duralast if you want a cheap replacement. Two others I would suggest are Raysbestos or Motorcraft.

 

[striker2]

ok thanx, what would you guys recommend to use then for pads & rotors.

are you looking for a stock replacement or a performance upgrade?

 

[double_u_4]

Stock would b fine I guess. Im not doing any racing or hard driving. I just like the way the drilled & slotted look. But I dont want to b paying an arm & leg either

 

[striker2]

is it an E1 or E0?

if its an E1 then take a look at the options I offer for brake packages. I can also add the Goodridge stainless brake lines to any of those packages for an extra $130.
http://www.tztperformance.com/cdwkits.html

 

[double_u_4]

its a 98 so im guessing the E0, but my last 1 i had was also a 98 but & when i did the brakes on there it had the bigger brakes.. i havent had the brakes on this 1 off yet so im not 100% on that. ill have to get the wheel off & look 1 of these days when its a little warmer. is there any way i can tell from just looking @ it without taking the wheel off & measuring

 

[striker2]

early 98s were E0 while late 98s were E1. obviously taking the wheel off to check is the best way but you can usually tell just by looking at the brakes through the wheel spokes. the larger E0 caliper/pads contact the rotor on the almost the entire face while the E1 caliper/pads leave some space between the hat and where the pad sweeps the rotor. I will have to look to see if i can find some pics comparing the two.

edit: post #20 in this thread shows some pics of an E0 caliper on the car with the wheel off.
http://www.contour.org/ceg-vb/showt...f-brakes-do-I-have&highlight=E0+vs+E1+caliper