Autozone rotors

[smcallis]

A while back sdpatt recommended autozone rotors at 19.99 ea. I put them in and have to say they are the best rotors I've ever bought. I have put in the expensive brembos, and raybestos in other cars and the all warped a little on me shortly after installation. These AZ rotors have stayed so smooth. Excellent advice!

 

[FAST4DR]

I don't like the ones that they sell that are from china. Irregular quality. Get the ones made in the USA.

 

[smcallis]

I originally subscribed to that thought...These are from china and they are good. Raybestos is canada. I was told that rotors aren't made anywhere in the US anymore.

 

[sdpatt]

The performance of the China-sourced rotors seems to go against all common logic. Normally, the more you spend, the more quality you are buying. I am wondering if the metal is of a hardness and crystal structure that seasons well with the heating and cooling cycles the brakes subject them to.

I have bought many different versions of the name brand rotors only to find them warp and crack. Not very cost effective. So in desparation, I tried the "cheapies." To my great surprise, they have weathered my normal, frisky daily driving and two Lone Star SHO Club runs through the Texas Hill Country. Those are real brake testers! The Club is gearing up for another Fall Run this November and my $18 AutoZone rotors are ready.

 

[twr]

I have actually cracked one of the autozone rotors, but it did bot warp. AZ replaced it as it was still under warranty. I still burned through three sets of pads and finally upgrade to the 13" Baers.

<small>[ September 11, 2002, 11:20 AM: Message edited by: twrsho ]</small>

 

[billh]

smcallis:
A while back sdpatt recommended autozone rotors at 19.99 ea. I put them in and have to say they are the best rotors I've ever bought. I have put in the expensive brembos, and raybestos in other cars and the all warped a little on me shortly after installation. These AZ rotors have stayed so smooth. Excellent advice!

Do you, by chance, have a part number of these rotors? We don't have an Autozone store here yet, they want $29.99 for the ones listed on the web site. I need to get a couple on order.
Thanks
Bill

 

[sdpatt]

I believe that yours are a little more expensive because you have slightly larger diameter rotors than the '89 through '93 cars had. Mine are the AIMCO 5454C and are still listed for $18.99.

 

[PaulRuffo]

I also have the autozone rotors. I have the 96 upgrade brakes. These rotors seem to be holding up well.

 

[SHOZ123]

I'm happy with my AZ rotors. Made in USA and identical to the OEM ones on my '97.