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    February 29th, 2008 08:30 AM #1
    I just want to ask how much will it cost me if I change the rotor discs to slotted ones?

    Also, what are the brands that you would recommend for both the rotor discs and brake pads?

    Ride: Civic 96 Vti

    The reason I want to do this is that I've heard that it can reduce the noise when braking as well as better braking power. I've had it with the whistling sound (which I cannot find by the way).
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    February 29th, 2008 09:23 AM #2
    Call speedlab for a quote... there's a slotted disc lying around there yesterday... hehe.

    http://www.speedlab.com.ph/
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    February 29th, 2008 11:12 AM #3
    Quote Originally Posted by mazdamazda View Post
    Call speedlab for a quote... there's a slotted disc lying around there yesterday... hehe.

    http://www.speedlab.com.ph/
    By the looks of their website, I think they're pricey. Are they?
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    February 29th, 2008 11:24 AM #4
    Slotted rotor discs & performance brake bads are not cheap.
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    February 29th, 2008 11:33 AM #5
    but, what would be a good brand for brake pads? except for the OeM ones, I also, need to change my pads, thanks..
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    February 29th, 2008 11:37 AM #6
    Why change rotor discs when you are not into racing. Original brake pads are not always the best as I have found out in my pajero. Try bendix pads but make sure your rotors are trued first before installing new pads.

    If you feel that you want to change to slotted rotors because it looks good its your call. You can improve your brakes by just changing pads, fluid to dot 4 or 5 and stainless steel braided lines.
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    February 29th, 2008 11:45 AM #7
    Quote Originally Posted by Si 06 View Post
    Why change rotor discs when you are not into racing. Original brake pads are not always the best as I have found out in my pajero. Try bendix pads but make sure your rotors are trued first before installing new pads.

    If you feel that you want to change to slotted rotors because it looks good its your call. You can improve your brakes by just changing pads, fluid to dot 4 or 5 and stainless steel braided lines.
    I have bendix already. I think it's the culprit of the noise that I'm talking about. The noise is like someone whistling a hymn or something. I'm not changing the brakes to improve my cars looks. I'm just looking for good braking power.

    What do you mean that the rotors are trued? Really can't get it. Sorry.

    AFAIK, i have dot 5 for the brake fluid.

    As for the stainless braided lines, I'm not sure about that either.

    Q: How much for the steel braided lines and what are they? TIA.
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    February 29th, 2008 02:23 PM #8
    RE: DOT 5 do not ever make the mistake of mixing this with DOT 3 or 4. DOT 5 is very different than the other two.

    If you want good braking power, do you think your car's braking performance has diminished? Does it take more effort to step on the brake?
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