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Old 14th September 2003, 05:01 PM
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Default Pads and Rotors

Well, I have 36K on my PT and its time for pads and rotors ... oddly enough, the left rear rotor has a groove cut in it, but no noise coming from it .. the pads look ok externally, but I'm assuming that something is very wrong to cut that deep a groove ... anyway ... I don't see alot of discussion as to what kind of pads to get and if to replace the stock rotors with something cross-drilled and/or slotted. I've pried those beauties and they are about $90 - $100 each, so a little pricey for the commuting driving that I do (about 100 miles per day) .. unless someone knows of a cheaper supplier.

Anyway ... someone give me their opinion and a website to goto to order the goodies I need.

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Old 15th September 2003, 05:56 AM
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The search feature will find you a lot of brake pad discussion.
Search for the keyword:
Wagner MX-841
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Old 15th September 2003, 08:05 AM
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Default Is that a ceramic???

Hey MX --- Is the Wagner MX-841a ceramic??? Do you have the part number for the NAPA ceramic??? the Raybestos ceramic??? and which do you think is the best?

It was also suggestied that I just have the rotors turned rather than replace them at this point ... my experience with turned rotors is they warp rather quickly ... what do you think??? and if I replace, should I get OEM or something like PowerSlot???

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Old 15th September 2003, 08:41 AM
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I upgraded to the NAPA premium Application Engineered rotors.
They work fine.

The NAPA ceramic is CMX7716
The premium NAPA pad is AE7716M
The Wagner MX-841 is the top-shelf Wagner pad.
Wagner manufactures the OEM pad to Mopar's specs. The MX series is a lot better. The ZX series is below the OEM pad and is sold by Mopar under the "value line" pads.
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Old 15th September 2003, 09:47 AM
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MX-5, does the GT use the same rotors and pads as the non-turbo? I know that the brake calipers are different (larger) on the GT.
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Old 15th September 2003, 06:00 PM
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No.

Here's the 2003 Chrysler Parts program.
( It's nice to have the dealership system on my home PC )
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Old 16th September 2003, 02:33 AM
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What about #'s for the rotors?
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Old 16th September 2003, 04:25 AM
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OEM rotor numbers are:

ROTOR, Brake 4509 994AA [BRB, BRT]

5273 141AA [BR4]


Here's the NAPA rotors from www.napaprolink.com


Product ........................................# In Stock ...................... Sugg. List
UP 86955 Hub/Rotor Assembly......4.00.........................95.59
Comment : Non-Turbo Rotor Only.


UP PR86551L Performance Rotor.....0 ..........................148.07
Comment : Non-Turbo Rotor Only.


UP PR86551R Performance Rotor....0.00 ......................148.07
Comment : Non-Turbo Rotor Only.


UP 86551 Hub/Rotor Assy-Rear...........0 ............................28.56
Comment : Non-Turbo Rotor Only.

As you can see, NAPA does not have the 2003 GT turbo brakes listed in the system yet. Give them a year or so for the OEM to release data.
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Old 16th September 2003, 07:19 AM
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Thanks again MX-5... you da Man!
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Old 17th September 2003, 06:35 AM
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Default Re: Is that a ceramic???

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Hey MX --- Is the Wagner MX-841a ceramic??? Do you have the part number for the NAPA ceramic??? the Raybestos ceramic??? and which do you think is the best?

It was also suggestied that I just have the rotors turned rather than replace them at this point ... my experience with turned rotors is they warp rather quickly ... what do you think??? and if I replace, should I get OEM or something like PowerSlot???

Thanks
From PartsAmerica.Com:
>Part: Quite Stop Brake Pads
>Manufacturer: Raybestos
>Part Number: PGD841QS
>Price: $67.99
These are ceramic, I love them - NO DUST!

Hey, MX-5 - the performance rotors come left and right?
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