Ebay (Raceconcepts) Brake/Rotor Review

[98GSXtreme07]

Welp, I have to say since I've swapped them it does seem to stop better. Not sure if its because they just got "more" broken in but never-the-less they brake better. I know for sure though I want some better pads so someday.

 

[HadesOmega]

I've had the rear dimple drilled and slotted rotors for like 5 years now and they're good stuff. They always look good anyway, they're more resistant to weathering. Wish I had the front ones also, will probably get some when my front's wear out.

They definately bite better when they get broken in, one day you'll notice hey my brakes are awesome now; =)

 

[RedTurboEclipse]

I just placed an order for this!

They have it on sale for $179 SHIPPED! Significantly cheaper than the OP paid, also microsoft has cash back for this so you subtract 30% off the $179 making it....... $125.30 shipped for this!

I too requested just for slotted rotors not drilled.

 

[firebirdvert305]

Whats the downside on why you didnt opt for "drilled" & slotted rotors?

 

[98GSXtreme07]

I just placed an order for this!

They have it on sale for $179 SHIPPED! Significantly cheaper than the OP paid, also microsoft has cash back for this so you subtract 30% off the $179 making it....... $125.30 shipped for this!

I too requested just for slotted rotors not drilled.

That's a sweet deal! But microsoft discount?

Whats the downside on why you didnt opt for "drilled" & slotted rotors?

There really is no downside to it. The drilled helps with the cooling and the slots help with getting the brake dust off the rotor, among other things they do.

I went with slotted cause I like how they look. It's nice and subtle.

 

[92GSXman]

Yes, please explain the discount as I am ready to order.

 

[RedTurboEclipse]

You go to Live Search
type "cheap ps3" in the search box
when the results come up, notice where it says eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices and it has a $ icon and says Live cashback
once you click that it will bring you to ebay
and on the top of the ebay page you will see Microsoft cashback icon with 30%
The 30% is limited time, its gone down to 10-20% Fluctuates and random when, so act now. Highest I've seen it is 35% but that was when they Live cashback just started

now obviously the ebay page is full of ps3 stuff, just type in the address bar the rotors and pads.

now youll get 30% off. READ LIVECASHBACK DETAILS for more info. This only works on buy it now.

It happens to be rperfect timing right when raceconcepts is offering free shipping.

 

[92GSXman]

Does anyone have a contact # for these guys that actually works? I called the # on their website and I am told its the wrong # and its a residence. I call the # on their ebay ad and it always rings 4 times and goes straight to a busy signal. I've called at all different times of the day so they've got to be open. I have also sent several messages and have yet to get a reply. I am sure these guys are busy but wow.

Here are the #'s I tried so far. (714)894-3581 from their site and (714)554-8223 from the ebay ad. I already placed my order and forgot to specify that I wanted them slotted only and don't want to get the wrong thing.

 

[RedTurboEclipse]

Does anyone have a contact # for these guys that actually works? I called the # on their website and I am told its the wrong # and its a residence. I call the # on their ebay ad and it always rings 4 times and goes straight to a busy signal. I've called at all different times of the day so they've got to be open. I have also sent several messages and have yet to get a reply. I am sure these guys are busy but wow.

Here are the #'s I tried so far. (714)894-3581 from their site and (714)554-8223 from the ebay ad. I already placed my order and forgot to specify that I wanted them slotted only and don't want to get the wrong thing.

you are correct, both of the #s are inconsistent, MOST of the time they ring a few times and go to a busy signal, but RARE case you will actually go through and get someone, i forgot which one I called because i kept trying both, but you will get through.

I left a message when I used BUY IT NOW, that I wanted just slotted rotors and to confirm, but they never did, thats when I started to call. I finally confirmed with someone via the phone they could do it. They never responded on ebay, and yet again to see if ti shipped out.

Customer service is not that good, but I hope the product for the really cheap price I got it makes up for it.

When I switched it t ojust slotted, the guy said it will take an extra day because they have to program the machine just for slotted not drilled. I guess they do manufacture the brakes there.

 

[No_Skillz]

You go to Live Search
type "cheap ps3" in the search box
when the results come up, notice where it says eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices and it has a $ icon and says Live cashback
once you click that it will bring you to ebay
and on the top of the ebay page you will see Microsoft cashback icon with 30%
The 30% is limited time, its gone down to 10-20% Fluctuates and random when, so act now. Highest I've seen it is 35% but that was when they Live cashback just started

now obviously the ebay page is full of ps3 stuff, just type in the address bar the rotors and pads.

now youll get 30% off. READ LIVECASHBACK DETAILS for more info. This only works on buy it now.

It happens to be rperfect timing right when raceconcepts is offering free shipping.

Dayamn. That's some internets skillz.

 

[webconnect]

Props to the cash back deal!


I also have bought these brakes, only from a different vendor though. The brakes were of high quality, and stopped nicely. I got them for around 175 shipped for all 4 corners as well.

 

[92GSXman]

I FINALLY got through to these guys! He said I was like the 10th person to call and specify "slotted only" for an Eclipse . Guess no one wants drilled rotors. I guess we'll see but I hope I get the right thing.

 

[RedTurboEclipse]

these guys have horrible communication, its been a week and have heard nothing despite sending messages on ebay

and (714)894-3581 is a residence which is weird why they have it on their main site,

im speaking to them now from the number on their ebay ad, looks like it is shipping tomorrow cause my rotors just came back from plating

 

[98GSXtreme07]

Yea, I hate to admit it but they are lacking in the communication department. Great product but you just have to deal with the communication problem they have. Hope you have no problems with your rotors redturboeclipse.

 

[joyfil2001]

I can't get that LIVE discount. When I go to live search nothing about ebay pops up. Any help?

 

[92GSXman]

I can't get that LIVE discount. When I go to live search nothing about ebay pops up. Any help?

It didn't work for me either. The free shipping was ending soon so I just ordered them anyway. $110 shipped for front and rear rotors is still very cheap.

 

[joyfil2001]

I ordered them as well. I finally got through to the seller via phone and he is going to get me just the slotted rotors.

 

[RedTurboEclipse]

Seems as though raceconcepts do not manufacturer these and are just a 3rd party distributor.

Got my package and it came from

Brakeco
852 Garden Pond
Las Vegas, NV 89119

pics attached of what was received. will install soon and post results

 

[98GSXtreme07]

Yeah, I noticed that too. I suggest only using those pads if you are in need of them, like I was. Mine were so full of rust and in need of replacement. Soon I'll be ordering some Hawk's.

 

[Atuca]

tempting, not gonna lie. My brakes just started to squeak, so it made me click on this thread. They look plain, but clean and plain, alot better than the rusted brown mine have turned.

I want to see more pics, if redturboeclipse gets the thumbs up, I will have to start saving 20 bills from the Mcdonalds monster

 

[RedTurboEclipse]

excuse my beater oblong stock 97-99 wheels heh

pics of them installed thanks to my bud here on tuners HadesOmega.

they all installed just fine, except one, which was because of my hub being messed up. I'm also using the pads that came with them. So far so good.

I give it my thumbs up, esp for $125 SHIPPED. Really hard to beat that. Should've bought another set for my other 2g DSM when the cashback was still 30%. Now its only at 25%, but still very good.

as for how they improved braking? I'm coming from pads that were almost out of meat, and stock rotors. I guess there is a brake in process? I have noticed them start to improve now after a few good hard braking. So we'll see how it goes. Already an improvement from stock though. Add another one to the EBAY parts that are good to go.

 

[mikEclipse99]

sweet, i want some . brake dust central! ^ i hate brake dust

 

[synthetek]

Seems as though raceconcepts do not manufacturer these and are just a 3rd party distributor.

Got my package and it came from

Brakeco
852 Garden Pond
Las Vegas, NV 89119

pics attached of what was received. will install soon and post results

I live close to raceconcepts and have picked up a few sets of rotors there and they do machine rotors there. They have several cnc machines and they seem to be running them everytime I have been there so I wonder why yours came from somewhere else?

 

[RedTurboEclipse]

I live close to raceconcepts and have picked up a few sets of rotors there and they do machine rotors there. They have several cnc machines and they seem to be running them everytime I have been there so I wonder why yours came from somewhere else?

because we specifically asked for slotted only. i guess they ordered it 3rd party, because yes after researching them, you can pick up from them directly. at least thats what they told me.

 

[92GSXman]

Got mine today and everything was perfect. I was afraid that they were going to send me the smaller front rotors instead of the 276mm ones I needed but they sent the right ones. I ordered them for a 1g and some of the early AWD models had the small rotors and single piston calipers.

They were slotted only and seem to be very decent for $110 shipped. I chose not to get the pads with mine. They must have shops all over the US as mine came from brakeco in Collinsville, Va.