zimmerman rotors and EBC green pads
02-12-2004, 01:29 PM
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zimmerman rotors and EBC green pads
With 62K miles on the A4, I'd like to replace my OEM pads and rotors. I've read enough posts on the forum to narrow it down to the x-drilled zimmerman rotors and EBC green pads. I considered Mintex Reds but there's been some complaining about these pads being somewhat noisy.
Is the a parts place where I can purchase both the zimmermans and EBCs? Germanautoparts.com carries these rotors but not the pads, ditto for awetuning.com. I don't feel like dishing out two seperate shipping charges unless it's absolutely necessary. Tirerack.com is the best EBC pad carrier so far but the prices on the EBC rotors are too high. DId I miss any other vendors?
Thanks for any useful info in advance.
PK
Is the a parts place where I can purchase both the zimmermans and EBCs? Germanautoparts.com carries these rotors but not the pads, ditto for awetuning.com. I don't feel like dishing out two seperate shipping charges unless it's absolutely necessary. Tirerack.com is the best EBC pad carrier so far but the prices on the EBC rotors are too high. DId I miss any other vendors?
Thanks for any useful info in advance.
PK
02-12-2004, 01:50 PM
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say no to x-drilled....
especially if you track the car. x-drilleds are much more prone to cracking. better off with slotted rotors.
Another thing I found from the Porsche forums is that there are two kinds of Zimm x-drilleds around. Ones that Zimm manufacturers that way, and ones that aftermarket companies have started with stock Zimms and drilled them out themselves. Guess which ones you don't want. And guess which ones are more expensive.
Another thing I found from the Porsche forums is that there are two kinds of Zimm x-drilleds around. Ones that Zimm manufacturers that way, and ones that aftermarket companies have started with stock Zimms and drilled them out themselves. Guess which ones you don't want. And guess which ones are more expensive.
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02-12-2004, 02:43 PM
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I've had good luck with Mintex Reds on the street and track
Heard bad things about EBCs at the track but can't substantiate it. My Mintex with A8 slotted rotors have never been noisy plus wayyyyy less dust than stock.
02-12-2004, 04:01 PM
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I've come across posts stating that EBC Greens...
can have a tendancy to break apart in little chunks and catch in the grooves of the cross drilled rotors under harder driving conditions.