I just had my brakes checked out, and it turns out that my front right rotor is below specs, all pads are below 50%, the left rotor is heavily glazed, and the rear drums need to be re-aligned and cleaned. On top of that, my brake fluid needs to be flushed. Instead of replacing the parts with OEM, I want to upgrade- seeing as I already have to replace mostly everything. I read the brake FAQ sticky, but everything seems to be so expensive. All I want is something that will stop me better than OEM with no squeaking. Can anyone help?
Miles

 

welp those are pretty much your options other than OEM. honestly if you're just looking for performance for normal everyday driving OEM rotors + porterfield pads will probably be your best bet...

 

Performance costs money. Nuf said. Honestly though, new brake pads/rotors/rear shoes + rebleed brakes will probably FEEL like upgraded brakes anyway. Just don't skimp on the rotors etc..

Tell the mechanic to check the rear cylinders to make sure they are okay.

 

Will that combo squeak or dust more than the OEM?
I was also looking at the porterfield blank rotors for $70 plus their cheapest pads for $89. Would this combination be better than OEM rotors plus porterfield pads? Thanks for the help. Miles

 

Get 300ZX brakes. You will thank me later.