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      12-06-2019, 11:03 PM   #23
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FPC Euro, BMW Brake kit is $893, Zimmermann/Akebono $511, PowerStop $485 (Amazon Prime) 449 Rockauto, Stoptech $800?

The stoptech did not seem to have the hardware, I picked the Powerstop as the best value.

My other upgrades are similar, Burger stage one and an Airaid 700-469 Universal Clamp-On Air Filter, fits easily with a 3" 30 degree AL tube. Next is muffler replacement with glass packs. I guess I am on the cheap side.
Hi there! Sorry for the long reply - any updates on your Powerstop kit after a some miles? Needing a replacement badly and hesitating between Zimm/Ake kit from FCP or Powerstop (prefer the look and drilled for wet stopping in DC metro). Hate the dust on OE

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      12-07-2019, 04:00 AM   #24
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My Stoptech drilled rotors and OEM pads are holding up very well. I would say that 10k of use are on them now. No micro cracks observed. Pretty solid.

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      12-08-2019, 02:25 PM   #25
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I bought eBay ones from a place called brake motive for 250 bucks lol rotors and pads and they been on the car for over 6 months now and 0 issues. Also have the same on my Infiniti g35 for over a year and 0 issues. Lots of pad and rotors left. Plus they come with coated (drill/slotted) so no rust so far.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F392082449007

They are 219 right now and should fit your car.
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I have 13K on the powerstops, still feel great. I retrospect I would go with the FPCeuro Zimmermann/Akebono $511, they replace any part you need again, so parts are free on your next brake job.
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Forgot to mention the brake I linked above is very popular with Corvette community. I got them on my cars after reading their reviews.
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I have 13K on the powerstops, still feel great. I retrospect I would go with the FPCeuro Zimmermann/Akebono $511, they replace any part you need again, so parts are free on your next brake job.
Did you experience issues that lead to this conclusion? Was leaning powerstop but now think Zimmerman oe will be best since at most I'll put a tune and some exhaust and maybe a better charge pipe on it.
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