fonque Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I am trying to figure out what type of rotors and pads to buy for my VFR to pass inspection. For rotors I have seent "china" rotors for - $176 or EBC OE replacement rotors for $180 or EBC Prolite rotors for $400 for brake pads I think I have settled on EBC HH - $36 a pair Are there any issues with the china rotors, or should I stick with EBC OE? I am not looking for an upgrade yet. I have not been able to find anything bad about the china ebay specials, but nothing all that good either. Any suggestions appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer wagzhp Posted October 9, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 9, 2015 I would stick with OEM or EBC for the rotors, and definitely get the EBC pads. They are excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted October 9, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 9, 2015 Definitely go with the EBC HH pads but as far as the rotors go, I never like to cheapen out on stuff that is crucial to my safety re: brakes! Personally I'd go with some Honda OEM, EBC or Galfer if it was my money. I found a set of stock Honda rotors on eBay a while back, set me back $150 with shipping for both rotors. They were in great shape and well within spec too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFROZ Posted October 9, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 9, 2015 I bought a pair of the Chinese ones, and found them to be heavier and 1mm thicker then stock. Had trouble fitting newe EBC HH pads as they were too tight. I went back to the original ones, only replaced them to start with because of back and forth play on the bobbins. Play is still there, but not worried about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonque Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 I think I am going to go with the EBC rotors. I found these http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006B2AKUQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_2&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER so front pads and rotors for less than 500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer deltaboxii Posted October 9, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 9, 2015 There are some things that I would trust the "dubious Chinese quality" on, but my brake rotors are not one of them. I have heard the horror stories of exploding rotors. That was enough for me to stay OEM. Look for a deal even if you have to buy a used set. I just sold a set to another member with only 7500 miles on them for $100 for the pair, and they were in great shape. I upgraded to Braking rotors, otherwise the stockers were fine. EBC HH are great replacement pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 My old set of rotors I are still attached to the old front wheel. If you get stuck, I'd sell them cheap. I'm in Aus though, but we have post offices. What is minimum thickness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer deltaboxii Posted October 9, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 9, 2015 My old set of rotors I are still attached to the old front wheel. If you get stuck, I'd sell them cheap. I'm in Aus though, but we have post offices. What is minimum thickness? Should be on the rotor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFROZ Posted October 10, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 10, 2015 My old set of rotors I are still attached to the old front wheel. If you get stuck, I'd sell them cheap. I'm in Aus though, but we have post offices. What is minimum thickness? Hi Keef, I'm in need of a new front wheel. Let me know if your willing to sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted October 10, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 10, 2015 I wouldn't dish Chinese quality so easily, it's the same as Japanese cars were into the 90's, equal/better quality than western ones, but still carrying the stigma. I fitted Chinese discs to mine & EBC HH pads & they are wearing the same as OE dics/pads & this is with 4 pot Nissin CBR calipers which are miles better at stopping the bike than the OE fitment. I've got 5K miles on them & they have stopped me from 140mph plus & done a couple of stoppies, no drama.They are much better than I was expecting, just ask others which ones they fitted. Chinese is not necessarily cheap, they are priced more realistically, where western pricing nowadays is whatever the manufacturer thinks they can get away with. The Chinese & other foreign products are forcing them to keep prices down to more realistic levels & I'm all for that. Come on the little guy :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 My old set of rotors I are still attached to the old front wheel. If you get stuck, I'd sell them cheap. I'm in Aus though, but we have post offices. What is minimum thickness? Hi Keef, I'm in need of a new front wheel. Let me know if your willing to sell it. Of course I am. And since we are both in Sydney, pick up is easy. Send me a PM, mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonque Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 Yeah I have heard both good and bad about the chinese rotors. Its the "bad" that worries me. I am fairly confident that I will not run into an issue with EBC rotors. I have not search for used oem rotors though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonque Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 Thanks for all the info, I currently have EBC rotors and EBC HH pads on the way to me. I got them on amazon for 449.54.I should have them in tomorrow, but I cant install them until I fix my leaking fork. I received the rebuild kit last week. So I have alot of work to get done this weekend. Then I can finally pass inspection and get this bike registered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mikey Posted October 19, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 19, 2015 Hello fonque, Is that pricing for the wave rotors and for all three? It's between EBC and Galfer for an upcoming rotor upgrade. Thanque, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonque Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 thats for 2 front rotors and 2 sets of pads for the front. front rotors - EBC MD1014X (non-wavy rotors) front pads EBC FA261HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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