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Old May 26, 2024 | 11:46 PM
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What are you guys thought? I’m looking at these cheap discs on eBay. They’re the style I want, SS and polished.. I just don’t wanna spend $200 to $300 per rotor. If there is little difference between the two.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/143635444535

i’m also having a hard time finding the proper bolts I don’t know if they make stainless bolts? They make plated carbon steel and titanium. But no polished stainless? is there a reason why they don’t use stainless bolts?

they are only $130 for both… maybe you get what you pay for
 

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Old May 27, 2024 | 05:47 AM
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Brakes are my life. That is not an area I would go cheap.
you may want to change the title of your thread. Mine is expensive🤣🤣
 
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Old May 27, 2024 | 05:50 AM
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Old May 27, 2024 | 06:22 AM
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Mine's not worth much to anyone but me
Punani on the other have has potential.
 
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Old May 27, 2024 | 06:47 AM
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lol.. it already had a typo, when I changed it I must’ve changed it to that… only my second post I’m still trying to figure out how to operate the forum..

i’m still not sure, I can’t see what could possibly go wrong with the discs. I figured the pads and calipers were more important.

I already have a performance machine on the front and I’m gonna change out the rear to match. Buy the pads that don’t screw up the polish too badly.

I’d be more concerned about the quality of the bolts, attaching the discs.

but thank you for your opinion
 
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Old May 27, 2024 | 09:26 AM
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Too bad you couldn't talk to the other 40 people who bought these. I'd try them. They might turn out to be not so good, but don't fall for the "you only have one life".
 
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Old May 27, 2024 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by MGnoob
lol.. it already had a typo, when I changed it I must’ve changed it to that… only my second post I’m still trying to figure out how to operate the forum..

i’m still not sure, I can’t see what could possibly go wrong with the discs. I figured the pads and calipers were more important.

I already have a performance machine on the front and I’m gonna change out the rear to match. Buy the pads that don’t screw up the polish too badly.

I’d be more concerned about the quality of the bolts, attaching the discs.

but thank you for your opinion
Ask a Mod to edit the title
 
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Old May 27, 2024 | 09:43 AM
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I'd say the greatest risk is them warping and you'd get pulsating stops. As far as bolts, stainless is not as strong as other forms of steel. You could polish titanium if you wanted shiny.
 
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Old May 27, 2024 | 10:19 AM
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I see what you did there Mike :>)
 
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