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Well, I have that characteristic wheel shake when applying the brakes. I'm starting to consider replacing my rotors. Is there anything specific I should watch out for, in terms of brand name? I'm not looking to break the bank, but I wouldn't mind something a LITTLE flashier than stock - maybe some bronze rotors, or drilled/slotted. I haven't done anything beyond maintenance to my car in a long time and it couldn't hurt to take advantage of this opportunity. Any advice? Any brands I should look out for? I did some preliminary reading and saw that some people recommend against drilled / slotted rotors (increased possibility of cracking, decreased stopping power, etc). Are these cons things that I should really be concerned about, or are they rare occurrences / minimal effect?
I'm also planning to do my pads at the same time. Same question there, though I don't need anything special for the pads. Am I fine with your basic autozone / discount auto parts pads, or is there something cheaper with similar quality?
I read a DIY and the whole procedure looks fairly simple. There may be some tight bolts, but it doesn't look too terrible. Anything in the procedure worth knowing that might deter me from doing this myself?
I'm also planning to do my pads at the same time. Same question there, though I don't need anything special for the pads. Am I fine with your basic autozone / discount auto parts pads, or is there something cheaper with similar quality?
I read a DIY and the whole procedure looks fairly simple. There may be some tight bolts, but it doesn't look too terrible. Anything in the procedure worth knowing that might deter me from doing this myself?
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