Given the almost 2X cost difference, what about aftermarket rotors? I've got the front end torn apart and the rotors are at the minimum thickness. I don't want to be pennywise and pound foolish.
Thanks,
Ed

6 hole or 8 hole rotors?
I can only afford aftermarket with as many disk conversions as I've done..
Might have to get the cheap ones turned prior to using but still way cheaper.

Brembos are what I use if aftermarket, look for someplace that carries Auto Specialties brand of brake stuff, in the box are Brembo's for $30-40 each.

I found them, John. They list for $40 and the guy will sell them to me for about $30 @. Unless they warp bad, I can't see a big difference.
Thanks,
Ed

Brembo makes great stuff, at least as good as OEM.

I found them, John. They list for $40 and the guy will sell them to me for about $30 @. Unless they warb bad, I can't see a big difference.
Thanks,
Ed

What ever you do, don't get the one from CCOT.. They're made in china crap.
I friend of bought a set and when they were turned, it had all kinds of casting flaws..

Disclaimer: not affliated with any vendor.

Thanks Charles, I think the Brembos are made in the USA. I can't believe you can only turn rotors 1mm. New are 20mm and minimum is 19mm!
Ed

Brembos are usually italian, but they are good quality. We sell a few hundred sets a week of brembos for bmw's and hardly ever get any back. The white box china crapco rotors I put on my 89 pickup are so warped after 10k miles it's unbelieveable.

Ahh just buy new pads and call it good! :) Just kidding..

so, Degnol, where you finding them? I'm in MO, and TornadoAlleyCruiser's in KC...

Steve

are you guys buying the "Power Stop" brand by "Autospecialty"? part number? thanks!

Steve

are you guys buying the "Power Stop" brand by "Autospecialty"? part number? thanks!

What Steve said and how about a source also. I am certainly familiar with Brembo but have never heard of or seen "powerstop" or "autospecialty" in any of my local parts houses.

OK, I did a little search and it looks like powerstop rotors are crossdrilled rotors for high performance apps. I know I don't want crossdrilled rotors on my wheeling truck. I take it they make non crossdrilled or slotted applications?

I get all my brake junk at Southside Brake and Clutch in Tacoma WA, my Toyota parts guy's cousin runs the place.......so I get a nice discount ;)

I have the Auto Specailties aplication book at home.

Brembo's vented not drilled or sloted, just normal like OEM. last set was for my 82 fj60, think I used them on the mini swap in the 45 was well.

so if ya want, tell me what they are for and I'll give ya a part #

how about '85 FJ60 vented, and same slotted? phone # or website for Auto Specialties (to find distributors/dealers) would be cool, too :grinpimp:

thanks, Pimp!

8/80 fj40/60/62 front rotors JBR-336. vented is the only way they come

9/75-7/80 fj40/55 JBR-335

the ones I got were Brembo, but no promises what might be in the box now, this was 1 year ago.

autospecialty.com

I have used there re-man calipers, no issues.

shop I get my stuff at (800) 962-0483, ask for Carter, tell him Holmaas sent ya, he will pass on my discount and will ship, he goes home about 1pm PST, they have place in Seattle as well.

I have seen the same brand turn up on one of those on-line part searchs before.

John


how about '85 FJ60 vented, and same slotted? phone # or website for Auto Specialties (to find distributors/dealers) would be cool, too :grinpimp:

thanks, Pimp!

above and beyond, Pimp...I will make good use of this info. appreciate you passing on the shop info!

Steve

sherpa.. you gotta drive it before you need rotors!
bwahhhaa

Pimp, thanks for the great info! Is that part number the same for an 11/83 FJ60?

Alex

sorry, ment to say 8/80-12/89 fj40/60/62 so yep

Pimp, thanks for the great info! Is that part number the same for an 11/83 FJ60?

Alex