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      10-21-2009, 08:48 PM   #76
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Originally Posted by TLud View Post
For the StopTechs, PFC 01/97 pads will run about $750 and new rotors are about $1100 for all four corners, so estimate $1850 or so for a full job. I'm running the standard StopTech pads right now, but I'll probably switch to something else when these are done. I'll keep you posted on how the pads wear and how fast they eat the rotors.
Which is why the Stop Techs were #1 on my list until I saw APR's kit which will work with the OEM 18's.

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Originally Posted by lucid View Post
Makes sense. Another thing to consider is the service life of the caliper. I've heard that one might want to consider the possibility of wear at the pad-caliper interface. No idea if that is indeed an issue or not.
1 more thing I didn't think of. Since AP Racing works with OEM 18s, you'd have to consider the price difference between 18" and 19" tires as a cost factor. If you go with Brembos for example you are likely paying a premium for the required 19" tires vrs using the APRs and buying 18" tires.
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