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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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Hey, does anyone know if the rotors and pads for a 4WD are the same as a 2WD? All the rotors and pads listed are for 4WD. I'm very seriously considering getting a set, but I have a 2WD. If they're the same, then I think I'm going to get them.
No, the rotors for the 4x2 have the bearings built into them. However Centric makes a conversion hub which enables you to use the 4x4 rotor.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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They are not the same unless you do a 2wd 2 piece hub conversion to be able to run the 4wd rotors.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 12:58 PM
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I will say, be careful about the ABS. I just installed the Powerslot Cyro Rotors in mine (Centric hubs, 2WD) and my ABS light has been on ever since. I'm still not sure why...
 
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 03:05 PM
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Bah! Figures I gotta spend another $200 just to get a deal on some cheap brakes.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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I got a set from www.rotorpros.net 4 drilled and slotted rotors and pads $375 shipped I have 40K on them they still look good

new price is $330
 

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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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Holy cow. When I ordered my 997 Turbo a few years back, the ceramic pads/rotors was an $8000 option This seems like a screaming deal! Ceramic pads are great as they produce little brake dust. Of course, the Porsche option is more than just the pads and rotors. They also included a much better set of calipers, in addition to reducing unsprung weight on each corner by more than 8 pounds. 32 pounds of unsprung weight on a car is quite a bit, on a truck, not so much.
 

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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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so who actually has a pair of them on order?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 11:14 AM
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I just ordered a set. They should be in in about a week.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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Very tempting indeed!!!
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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I just ordered a set. They should be in in about a week.
keep us posted!
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by weazel
keep us posted!
Yes, keep us posted please!.... You are the choosen guinea pig!....
 
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by animated_zombie
I will say, be careful about the ABS. I just installed the Powerslot Cyro Rotors in mine (Centric hubs, 2WD) and my ABS light has been on ever since. I'm still not sure why...
I have found that aftermarket rotors sometimes have slightly out of spec exciter rings for the abs and can cause the abs light to come on and sometimes activate abs at any braking pressure. also sometimes no matter how careful you are abs sensors malfuntion after doing brakes sometimes just the lightest tap will jack em up.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 10:01 PM
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Just saw this thread and MAN!!! I just actually did my brakes 2 weeks ago, just the front rotors and pads ran me bout $200!!
 
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 09:14 AM
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I received the rotors and pads in a couple of days. A note comes in the boxes(2 boxes) stating that if there are any concerns to contact them and they will take care of it. Judging by their feedback rating they stand behind their product. They ask that you install and drive the brakes before leaving feedback. They appear to be of very high quality. I should have them on tomorrow so I'll update as soon as I can.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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Well, I got the rotors and pads on. The job took about an hour and a half and everything went on very easily. They come with directions for the break in. The first few stops were a little long but as the break in(basically 10 stops, 5 from 40-5 without letting the brakes cool, then 5 from 25-5 allowing the brakes to cool between stops) advanced they bit harder and harder. Now they brake VERY hard. Almost violent compared to the OEM brakes. So far I can say they are well worth the money.
 
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