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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 07:21 AM
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Grip Force Disc Brakes?

Well, the warping on my OEM rotors has finally gotten bad enough that they need to be replaced. Judging from the horror stories I've heard, I won't be turning them, but plan on replacing them alltogether...with new pads. I've already decided on OEM pads, but am still trying to decide about the rotors. Anyone ever heard of Grip Force F1 Rotors? They're selling for $79 + S/H on ebay. A link is below, so let me know what you think!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/96-02...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 07:25 AM
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Do the Tundra upgrade. If not, go w/ Brembo's.
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 07:30 AM
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I've looked at the Brembos too. importrp.com has them for $110 shipped. The Tundra upgrade isn't in the budget for now.
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 07:51 AM
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do brembos all those ebay rotors suck..

My dad has tried atleast 3 sets of ebay rotors on his truck...they lasted about 3-4 months on his third gen. I told him the entire time to just buy brembos.
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 03:42 PM
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What about these Brembos? I've been thinking of ordering them for a while since I have to replace my rotors anyways. Does anyone have any experience with these?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/96-02...temZ8073134527
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by manofsteele2003
What about these Brembos? I've been thinking of ordering them for a while since I have to replace my rotors anyways. Does anyone have any experience with these?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/96-02...temZ8073134527
I wouldn't trust any rotors coming off eBay at all even if they say they are Brembos (I mean how would you check?). Just buy them (brembos) from www.tirerack.com and be done with it (forget the drilled/slotted type, just plain jane rotors and save your money for other mods).

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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 04:16 AM
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The "Brembo" rotors on ebay might be true Brembo's...really can't tell. But, it looks like the ebay company does their own slotting and cross drilling. So even if they are true Brembos, they come as blanks. I'm taking the others' advice and just go with blank REAL Brembos.
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 07:14 AM
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$95 each
drilled and slotted
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 01:44 PM
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REAL blank brembos to replace the warped stock.
been on over 3k mi and am still very happy. iirc i spent ~$110/pr. shipped.
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 03:24 PM
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Yeah I think I'm going to just go for the standard Brembo rotors, plus they are a little cheaper.
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 07:56 AM
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Do a search. Lots of forum members have used the Brembos and are pleased with them. I put mine on about 45,000 miles ago with Performance Friction pads without a problem after having the OEM rotors replaced (with OEM) and later turned.
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