Hey fanatics! The time has come for me to post my assessment on the Brembo Rotors which I bought from ECS Tuning.
First and foremost, I would like to say that ECS is a GREAT vendor, specifically my favorite, and this bad review has nothing to do with ECS themselves. They are great. Fast shipping, great prices, and all their parts have pictures and descriptions, which is unheard of from other vendors. :thumbup:
Secondly, I would like to point out that Brembo probably is the most well-known name in America when it comes to braking, and these guys are specialists in high performance Big Brake Kits, not to mention that they totally revolutionized the braking field years ago with their various products. HOWEVER, I urge you to get this supremely ingrained brand dedication out of your head, being that in my own opinion, these rotors I had SUCKED.
Why did they suck, you say? Well, let me tell you. They got old and rotted FAST. Unlike other rotors out there on the market, these rotors are not coated whatsoever, so after a little bit of weather (especially the winter), these things will become rust magnets and you can't prevent it. Some guys have applied WD-40 Anti Corrosion, or a special liquid called Frog Lube which is made for gun barrels. I didn't try this, and I shouldn't need to. If you do, make sure you do not apply on the braking surface. Just the hat and rim. But back to the topic. If you are south of the Snow Belt, then these might be a great buy for you, but if you live in a region that gets a lot of rain or snow; look for something else! I recommend the Zimmerman Coated Rotors!
I've had the Brembos for 2 years, and they were already rusted within the first 3 months. No good. I definitely suggest that Brembo start coating rotors, or specifically say that they are for cars that don't see the elements! They have great stopping power, and made no noise, and didn't distort. They also are probably great rotors, but the fact that they rusted so quickly (and are now deterrioating), totally killed my experience. Do not buy Fanatics.