Scary! $10 Rotors on Amazon

I don't know this for certain, but I would think there were minimum specifications it would have to meet in order to fit and work on a Saturn and meet OEM requirements. I'd be amazed if the average person chose to use these and noticed ANY difference between them and something significantly more expensive.

I used to use Wagner premium rotors (ran almost $80 each if I recall correctly) and got tired of paying that much for rotors, so I switched to some $20 cheapies from Autozone. Been buying the cheap ones ever since. No perceptible difference in longevity, stopping power, grip, rust, "warping", etc. And I use them on both my daily driver AND on the track car (which seriously abuses rotors and pads).

Brian - I don't see anwhere that it states what car/model/axle it is for. Where were you able to see that information? With free super saver shipping, I'm tempted to pick up a set of these.

Lane [ lane (at) evilplastic.com ]
 
I did a search for front brake rotors for my 92 SL2.

I did find one AIMCO 1015581 for 16.99.

Then I saw a 'COMING SOON' $10.78 each AR8238. Probably will never arrive but you never know.

James
 
I agree, I do not understand why anyone would think about refacing used rotors. IMHE, the cheapies are at least as good and usually better than OEM.

Lane said:
I don't know this for certain, but I would think there were minimum specifications it would have to meet in order to fit and work on a Saturn and meet OEM requirements. I'd be amazed if the average person chose to use these and noticed ANY difference between them and something significantly more expensive.

I used to use Wagner premium rotors (ran almost $80 each if I recall correctly) and got tired of paying that much for rotors, so I switched to some $20 cheapies from Autozone. Been buying the cheap ones ever since. No perceptible difference in longevity, stopping power, grip, rust, "warping", etc. And I use them on both my daily driver AND on the track car (which seriously abuses rotors and pads).

Brian - I don't see anwhere that it states what car/model/axle it is for. Where were you able to see that information? With free super saver shipping, I'm tempted to pick up a set of these.

Lane [ lane (at) evilplastic.com ]
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HyperCube33 (Life2Death) said:
http://www.amazon.com/Power-Stop-AR...250?ie=UTF8&n=15684181&s=automotive&carId=001

I was snooping around Amazon for S-Series parts and look at what I came across! It's hard to tell how thick the rotor is but I doubt that it'd last long :P

-Brian
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Lane said:
I don't know this for certain, but I would think there were minimum specifications it would have to meet in order to fit and work on a Saturn and meet OEM requirements. I'd be amazed if the average person chose to use these and noticed ANY difference between them and something significantly more expensive.

I used to use Wagner premium rotors (ran almost $80 each if I recall correctly) and got tired of paying that much for rotors, so I switched to some $20 cheapies from Autozone. Been buying the cheap ones ever since. No perceptible difference in longevity, stopping power, grip, rust, "warping", etc. And I use them on both my daily driver AND on the track car (which seriously abuses rotors and pads).

Brian - I don't see anwhere that it states what car/model/axle it is for. Where were you able to see that information? With free super saver shipping, I'm tempted to pick up a set of these.
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There is a feature in the Amazon Auto area where you select your make and model. 1997 Saturn SC2, ABS power front disk rear drum or something, even though I definetly dont have ABS. Shouldnt matter unless I'm replacing the wheel hubs or other parts like the master cyl.

I too am tempted to pick up a set of these as I think my head gasket is blown now! Woo hoo!

Lane [ lane (at) evilplastic.com ]
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HyperCube33 (Life2Death) said:
http://www.amazon.com/Power-Stop-AR...250?ie=UTF8&n=15684181&s=automotive&carId=001

I was snooping around Amazon for S-Series parts and look at what I came across! It's hard to tell how thick the rotor is but I doubt that it'd last long :P

-Brian
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Had to look up old receipts, that's how long these brakes have lasted. Saturn uses Wagner brake rotors (or used to) for OEM. I was having warping issues and had to have my rotors resurfaced. A few months, vibrating when stopping issues meant either more resurfacing or new rotors. I bought Brembo solid rotors at Bennett Auto Supply (in FL) along with Akebono pads. Been driving on these for 2 years and the car still stops like the day I put them on. They were cheaper than OEM ($65. ea./rotors, $109. set pads). I'd be leery of cheap rotors and of eBay stuff, but that's just me.
 
marx404 said:
Had to look up old receipts, that's how long these brakes have lasted. Saturn uses Wagner brake rotors (or used to) for OEM. I was having warping issues and had to have my rotors resurfaced. A few months, vibrating when stopping issues meant either more resurfacing or new rotors. I bought Brembo solid rotors at Bennett Auto Supply (in FL) along with Akebono pads. Been driving on these for 2 years and the car still stops like the day I put them on. They were cheaper than OEM ($65. ea./rotors, $109. set pads). I'd be leery of cheap rotors and of eBay stuff, but that's just me.
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Of ALL the original and replacement rotors that I have used on several different cars, (purchased new) by FAR the WORST were the OEM Saturn ones. They suffered severe corrosion and surface spalling and pitting that I have not experienced with ANY of the cheapo replacements. I have not experienced ANY warping problems with the cheapos. None of the replacement rotors were over $25. ea. and they lasted substantially longer than the OEMs.

Just MHE, YMMV
 
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