Need new rotors and pads. Anyone have any good suggestions?

[Wardog692]

I have a 2010 non PP that needs new rotors and pads. I'm looking for a slight upgrade over stock as long as the price is reasonable. Someone on Facebook suggested Brakemotive on eBay and I found these: http://m.ebay.com/itm/FRONT-REAR-KIT-DRILLED-SLOTTED-BRAKE-ROTORS-AND-CERAMIC-PADS-2010-Taurus-SHO-/391592245982?nav=SEARCH but they specifically say PP only? What's the difference and why can't I use them on a non PP? Anyone have any other suggestions? TIA

 

[ajpturbo]

Junk...id steer clear of those.....the price of that kit is about what i paid for 1 EBC rotor

 

[Wardog692]

Junk...id steer clear of those.....the price of that kit is about what i paid for 1 EBC rotor

I had a feeling the price was too good to be true. It seems like everyone here is on EBC rotors and pads. Any specific ones?

 

[ajpturbo]

Ive used blue stuff ndx and they are a race and street pad and we're awesome but they dont make them for you i dont think...i waited on a yellow stuff pad which are aggressive and EBC never released them...so i got red stuff which should be pretty good but sadly i never got to try them and they are cerrently for sale but i dont think they will work for you as they were for a 14' pp

 

[ZSHO]

X2 Stay away from them.  ..here are some overall great rotors and pad combo for ya.  Z      http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=5265816&cc=1446498&jsn=441      POWER STOP K5584 Z23 Evolution Sport (Rebate/Promotion Available!) Sale! Info
Front and Rear; Without Performance Package

$312.99        http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2011,taurus,3.5l+v6+turbocharged,1446498,brake/wheel+hub,rotor+&+brake+pad+kit,13824?a=Referer+www.google.com+URL+%2F

 

[MiWiAu]

You could take a look at these guys: http://brakeperformance.com/

Some of their rotor options come with a lifetime warranty against warping and cracking.

I've not used them, however, I was going to order the slotted/dimpled rotors and and EBC Yellow Stuff pads for my XSport, but I'm holding off until Black Friday/Cyber Monday to see if they offer any additional discounts (because I'm cheap). Seems like they have a continuous 25-35% off sale going.

 

[SHOdded]

Blank high carbon rotors + ebc yellowstuff should work well.  Check out AutoZone Duralast Gold, or Stoptech offerings for rotors.  Disc Italia also makes nice rotors.

 

[FoMoCoSHO]

Sounds like a great time to do a 2013 full brake swap.

http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,5654.0.html

 

[sholxgt]

Sounds like a great time to do a 2013 full brake swap.

http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,5654.0.html

That's exactly what I was going to recommend!  With the decent price and high quality of the factory '13+ PP parts, it's hard to go wrong.  Before core charge the calipers cost me about $40/ea.  Add factory rotors and pads and you have a huge upgrade for a '10-'12 car without a huge price tag.

 

[avidmotion]

POWER STOP K5584 Z23 Evolution Sport kit, or upgrade to 2013+
PP brakes. PP uses Powerstop carbon fiber metal pads.