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85 GS Front Brake Rotors Brembo vs. Napa

Old Feb 5, 2005 | 12:21 AM
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85 GS Front Brake Rotors Brembo vs. Napa

I found both for around the same price. Which is better?
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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 12:58 AM
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Well, in my experience, Brembo is THE name in brakes. Usually, any 'ricer' brand of brakes is actually manufactured by Brembo, they're that good (historically). So, I guess, from a logical, historical standpoint, go with the brembos if they're the same price.
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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 01:09 AM
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If they are slotted, they may perform better under hard use. I have a set on the front, no complaints, I just need better brake pads.
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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 01:49 PM
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A word of caution with reference to Brembo brake rotors. There are Brembo rotors which have what Brembo calls Pillar venting & Brembo rotors have the part number & Brembo logo stamped on the outside of the rotor. Check the Brembo site for the vent details. When I went through this Brembo **** with my parts house he couldn't beleive all the Brembo rotor bullshit. I also talked to Brembo about the knock off bullshit & they aggreeded it a fact of life. If the rotor has anything like "made in Japan" stamped on the rotor hub it's not a Brembo rotor. The REAL Brambo rotors cost me around $30 each for the front & the rear was similar in cost. There is another rotor that comes in a Brembo box that is not a Brembo rotor (it has vane venting). There is also a Brambo rotor that comes in a red/white box knock off from China.

Have Fun ; )
David
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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 10:11 PM
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N1000-31922 is the part number for the ones Im looking at. Is that correct?
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 09:17 PM
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The number on my brembo box is 25361.......................
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