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    Default Brakes & rotors what should i use?

    so the time has come to replace my brakes and rotors

    I replaced the rear pads at 80K the car now has 155k

    the garage is saing the rotors need to be replaced all around along with the rear pads, suprising the front (which have never been replaced) have 40% left.

    I have the pads sorted out EBC greenstuffs, but I need some advice on rotors since i have to replace all 4 what should i use?

    thanks in advance

    Kyfe

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    Default Re: Brakes & rotors what should i use?

    Are you looking for OEM blank type rotors, slotted or crossdrilled rotors?

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    Default Re: Brakes & rotors what should i use?

    i will recommand the blank type rotors unless you are getting BBK.

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    Default Re: Brakes & rotors what should i use?

    The stock rotors right from the dealer are cheap and do the trick. Heck they were great stock anyway

    As for pads, get some Hawk HPS from one of our sponsors (they all carry good prices). They're cheaper in price than the stock pads and grip a heck of a lot better. They also create less dust and are less noisy.
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    Default Re: Brakes & rotors what should i use?

    I second the Hawks, withblank rotors as being a good combo.
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    Default Re: Brakes & rotors what should i use?

    you have a 155k on an ms3?

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    Default Re: Brakes & rotors what should i use?

    Quote Originally Posted by Unoriginalusername View Post
    you have a 155k on an ms3?
    LOL, it's a mazda 3 not the speed, sorry i put this in the wrong forum, but they shouldn't be that different should they?

    thanks for the pad suggestions I already have EBC's for the front so could i use a different pad on the back or would this cause a problem?

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    Default Re: Brakes & rotors what should i use?

    The Hawk HPS front and Hawk Ceramic rears are fantastic.

    If you are looking for blank rotors, I have some for sale for dirt cheap.
    http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/sh...ad.php?t=24293

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    Default Re: Brakes & rotors what should i use?

    Quote Originally Posted by WeatherB View Post
    The Hawk HPS front and Hawk Ceramic rears are fantastic.

    If you are looking for blank rotors, I have some for sale for dirt cheap.
    http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/sh...ad.php?t=24293
    cool will those fit on my mazda 3 even though it's not a mz speed?

    I know it's a dumb question but i honestly know nothing about brakes

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    Default Re: Brakes & rotors what should i use?

    Hi Rotors will fit as long as you have a 2.3L Mazda3.

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