Need new front rotors advice

[Get outside]

Hi, it's time to replace my front rotors and I wanted to see what others are going for these days!
Should I keep stock ones in there or go for drilled/slotted ones?
Also what brands are folks most happy with?

Thanks

 

[CurbsEnthusiasm]

I went with DBA brand rotors and hawk pads. I've only done the rear so far, waiting for new brake lines to arrive before I tackle the front. I used a $50 off $100 coupon from advance auto a few times to save a lot!

 

[RS6tofj80]

Very Happy with my stoptech slotted/drilled and EBC pads..... a noticable gain in pedal feel and initial bite... Autoanything was hard to beat for price with their discount code and free shipping....

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[Schwein]

I just had my mechanic get OEM pads and rotors, funny enough I picked it up this morning the warped rotors are no longer!

 

[Nottajeep]

OEM are fantastic and lasted 100k miles last time for me

 

[Get outside]

Thank you guys, as of now I'm leaning more towards oem but wanted to add another question:
For those with drilled/slotted rotors, what kind of life are you getting from them?
I can read all the brands own descriptions but we all know they can put anything there! Real life usage is very different!

Thanks again

 

[SmoothLC]

Running DBA slotted w/ ~80k on them on all four corners.

OEM pads.

No problems since but need to get a new set of pads within the next few months.

 

[ntsaint]

I'm running the rotors slee sells (DBA) with OEM pads. Have been great.

 

[wopalx]

I went the DBA slotted and drilled ones with their pads.

Stops really well on the road BUT any serious mud / water crossing they are absolutely useless until you cycle them a few times.

When the rotors wear out I'm seriously looking at going back to OEM.

 

[Norcalfamily]

I think OEM is my choice but if you have more weight from added equipment s like bumpers , I would consider upgraded after market stuff.

 

[Get outside]

^^ Yeah I know! I am out of time to do everything I need to before HIHs and got a very good quote from a dealer near me so I'm leaning more on letting them tackle the brakes but they won't put anything aftermarket, only the oem rotors. I would like to upgrade but just can't do it myself at this point!
I do have a truck tipping to the heavy side - RTT, full steel rack, drawers, sliders, front bumper, gear …….

Thanks everyone! Very helpful!

 

[HiFiGuy]

So, it's been a while since this thread was active. Any new info? I had to buy some rear rotors from Advance Auto because I needed them TODAY, since pad wear wasn't perfectly even and one of the right rear pads wore partially to the metal. However, I do have a few days/week to order the fronts, and wanted to know if the DBA-4788S's are the shiznit, or should I go with something like the StopTech Sport Slotted Cryo rotors, and some Hawk LTS Truck/SUV pads. I will tow occasionally, but mainly I like fade-free sports car stopping ability on my LC during my daily drives.

 

[Rolocado]

Amazon.com: Power Stop K1132 Front Ceramic Brake Pad and Cross Drilled/Slotted Combo Rotor One-Click Brake Kit: Automotive

These are awesome. I've had em for almost a year and no warpage. While you're in their, repack the wheel bearings. Nice afternoon job.

 

[mechanixhorseman]

Slotted rotors from High Performance Brake Pads and Brake Rotors - Frozen Rotors

With hawk pads. A little pricey, but worth it IMO. Use code fr2015 for a decent discount.

 

[krice118]

Just had SLEE replace all 4 of mine with the DBA rotors. They claim DBA rotors with OEM Pads are best. Ben at slee told me that the DBA Rotors are the longest lasting they have found. @Get outside

 

[virafp]

I use a Pro Slot in the front with Akebono ceramics, been great for 50K