Aftermarket rotors option is almost here!

**V8weight** · September 10th, 2009, 01:01

Found this on audizine, just in time too. I'm about due.
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=310486

**EUROTEK//RS6** · September 10th, 2009, 01:52

kinda OT, but do you have any videos of your car w/eisenmann exhaust ? thanks

**V8weight** · September 10th, 2009, 02:06

This is the only one I have, but it was taken with a digital camera, so you almost have to have external speakers to hear it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0nUsNrqlxs
I guess you can kind of hear it at the end of this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7yqnnSr8N0

**DuckWingDuck** · September 10th, 2009, 04:18

interesting, again, it seems like with the OEM options that are available to us these days, the $$ saved isn't going to be that great and I guess 8 pounds is 8 pounds....

**mmaturo** · September 10th, 2009, 06:41

Originally Posted by DuckWingDuck

interesting, again, it seems like with the OEM options that are available to us these days, the $$ saved isn't going to be that great and I guess 8 pounds is 8 pounds....

yep, within $100 of OEM and with $450 kit as a later replacement the labor (for me as i am not DIY) to unbolt/rebolt seems to run the price back up. I would be interested to know how these do in the real world. I'm due for front rotors soon.

**peiserg** · September 10th, 2009, 19:03

I think my replacement rings were $90 each plus shipping. That's far cheaper.

**DuckWingDuck** · September 10th, 2009, 19:04

right, that's the thing, when you go that route, that's how it's suppose to be, I wasn't all that impressed with the cost on the replacements..

**terrytcl** · September 22nd, 2009, 22:04

so, no one is planning on these?

**Rez0n8r** · September 23rd, 2009, 18:05

Originally Posted by terrytcl

so, no one is planning on these?

I just got a set delivered this week and having them installed with the "Centric" pads tomorrow. I'll report back when I get a few miles on them.

**terrytcl** · September 23rd, 2009, 23:39

please fill me in on how they pan out.

i need new brakes

**Rez0n8r** · October 10th, 2009, 18:15

Ok, sorry for the slow response here... I've got the JHM aftermarket rotors and Centric pads installed on the front wheels. Here are my observations:

* The JHM rotors look well made, I think they look nicer than the stock rotors. They come with an advisory to check the torque on the 10 connecting bolts, which scared the first shop I asked to do the install.

* JHM customer service has been great, my order was shipped the same day and they followed up with me a week after the sale to make sure I was happy (this is probably because the RS6 rotors are a new product)

* Rotors are slotted, not drilled. They weigh 6 lbs less per wheel and have larger vents than the OEM.

DRIVING IMPRESSIONS:

I like to think that I can feel the effects of 6lbs less unsprung weight on the front wheels

The centric pads have less initial "bite" when you first press on the brake pedal compared to the OEM but they have no problem stopping the car. I actually prefer the less grabby feel during day to day driving as it's easier to come to a smooth stop.

There is a lot less dust on the wheels, and I'm happy about that.

Originally Posted by Rez0n8r

I just got a set delivered this week and having them installed with the "Centric" pads tomorrow. I'll report back when I get a few miles on them.

**V8weight** · October 10th, 2009, 18:33

Originally Posted by Rez0n8r

Ok, sorry for the slow response here... I've got the JHM aftermarket rotors and Centric pads installed on the front wheels. Here are my observations:

* The JHM rotors look well made, I think they look nicer than the stock rotors. They come with an advisory to check the torque on the 10 connecting bolts, which scared the first shop I asked to do the install.

* JHM customer service has been great, my order was shipped the same day and they followed up with me a week after the sale to make sure I was happy (this is probably because the RS6 rotors are a new product)

* Rotors are slotted, not drilled. They weigh 6 lbs less per wheel and have larger vents than the OEM.

DRIVING IMPRESSIONS:

I like to think that I can feel the effects of 6lbs less unsprung weight on the front wheels

The centric pads have less initial "bite" when you first press on the brake pedal compared to the OEM but they have no problem stopping the car. I actually prefer the less grabby feel during day to day driving as it's easier to come to a smooth stop.

There is a lot less dust on the wheels, and I'm happy about that.

Is there any chance that you could snap a picture of these installed? I've wondered what these would look like on the car as I really like the way that the stock rotors look with the aluminum hat. Have you noticed any unusual sounds. I've heard claims in the past that slotted rotors can emit a distinct wooshing sound during braking

**Rez0n8r** · October 12th, 2009, 05:40

I should be able to get a cellphone pic tomorrow. No "odd" noises, they have been completely silent.

Originally Posted by V8weight

Is there any chance that you could snap a picture of these installed? I've wondered what these would look like on the car as I really like the way that the stock rotors look with the aluminum hat. Have you noticed any unusual sounds. I've heard claims in the past that slotted rotors can emit a distinct wooshing sound during braking

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