It's that time to do the brake job at around 40K miles, including a brake fluid flush.
So, I bought:
- 4 x 500ml bottles of Motul DOT 5.1 brake fluid (I hope it's enough for a brake flush). I also have 2 quarts of Castrol DOT 4 Brake Fluid (also great) and can get Valvoline Synthetic DOT 3&4 for cheap from AAP. Which one do you guys recommend? They all seem to be glycol-based.
- Power Stop front and rear Z36 kit with drilled and slotted rotors
- I also have a brand new set of Wagner OEx brake pads for the front and rear
- I got Power Stop "GG" rated parking brake shoes
I just looked at the Z36 front and rear pads. They look rough and seem to be "FG" rated. From my research, it seems that the Z36 pads can cause problems (heat, warped rotors, they wear them out faster).
So, I was considering going with the Power Stop drilled & slotted rotors for improved heat dissipation, and either with Akebono Pro-ACT or Wagner OEx brake pads. What do you guys think? Which one should I get?
Also, from my research, it seems that Power Stop is getting their rotors from the same place that Detroit Axle is, in China. I am not sure about the E-Line from R1 Concepts, but I'm inclined to believe that they're using the same supplier. All I care about is that they're balanced and dissipate heat well / don't warp.
What do you guys think I should do?
@Hemi395, you have some experience with the Power Stop and Wagner brakes, what do you think?
Thank you!
So, I bought:
- 4 x 500ml bottles of Motul DOT 5.1 brake fluid (I hope it's enough for a brake flush). I also have 2 quarts of Castrol DOT 4 Brake Fluid (also great) and can get Valvoline Synthetic DOT 3&4 for cheap from AAP. Which one do you guys recommend? They all seem to be glycol-based.
- Power Stop front and rear Z36 kit with drilled and slotted rotors
- I also have a brand new set of Wagner OEx brake pads for the front and rear
- I got Power Stop "GG" rated parking brake shoes
I just looked at the Z36 front and rear pads. They look rough and seem to be "FG" rated. From my research, it seems that the Z36 pads can cause problems (heat, warped rotors, they wear them out faster).
So, I was considering going with the Power Stop drilled & slotted rotors for improved heat dissipation, and either with Akebono Pro-ACT or Wagner OEx brake pads. What do you guys think? Which one should I get?
Also, from my research, it seems that Power Stop is getting their rotors from the same place that Detroit Axle is, in China. I am not sure about the E-Line from R1 Concepts, but I'm inclined to believe that they're using the same supplier. All I care about is that they're balanced and dissipate heat well / don't warp.
What do you guys think I should do?
@Hemi395, you have some experience with the Power Stop and Wagner brakes, what do you think?
Thank you!