I need new rotors/pads.

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03-16-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Lowend

Nothing is gonna be cheaper than just going to the local parts store if you just want replacement stuff

Considering that the bugeye's brakes kinda suck from the factory... I'd at least spring for good pads.
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Originally Posted by 04GG

Yes, definitely get good pads. I am running Stoptech SPs and I highly recommend them. Brembo OE "blank" aka solid rotors, good for DD non track car. I have run Hawk HPS before and I am not a big fan of them. Second favorite thing I did was the Goodridge SS lines.

+1 Stoptech StreetPerformance are, imho, the best street pad. Less dust, no squeak, and better initial bite than my HAWK HP pads I have. Pretty affordable too. As soon as my HAWK HP fronts are done, I'm immediately switching over to the Stoptech SPs.

For great prices look at rockauto. I got my stoptech pads and my rotors there.

To the OP: I believe bugeye WRXs switched brake pads depending on if they were early or late model production. Verify you're getting the correct pads prior to purchasing.

WRX brake pad differences

It's a great reference for the differences in pads.

Edit: Forgot to say, the Brembo blanks are just rebranded Centric rotors. So as Heedz put below, get Centric premiums if you want a blank rotor. Best bang for the buck.

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03-16-2012, 05:13 PM

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03-16-2012, 05:17 PM

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Word.

If you're gonna do an upgrade I'd upgrade the whole package. If you're trying to save a buck I'd get blanks... not slotted and spend some money on upgrading your lines. A lot of times you can do an entire package installed for a pretty solid deal. I had GST do mine back in the day.

I went Cetric. Hawk. Stoptech Lines.

I ended up dumping the rotors in the front because they didn't agree with me. Went DBA.

So I'd either just do some stock stuff if you're trying to stay cheap or I'd upgrade the whole deal.

Rotors.
Pads.
Lines.
Fluid.

Brace is bonus. I honestly wouldn't do it immediately. Wait a couple months. The money is better spent in quality parts ON the brakes. The braces can come later.