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AutoZone Duralast Front Brake Rotors...
For my Track Only ITR I have always used AutoZone DuraLast Front Brake Rotors(3296). They have worked great and hella cheaper then an OEM or "brake company" replacements. As talked about in threads many times, the Price has always been great also!
When I 1st started purchasing them in 03' the price was 20.99 each!
The price slowly grew to 24.99 where is has been for the last few years. Fair to say the least!
After looking through my collection of brake rotors, that mostly consists of used slighty "cracked" rotors I decided it is time to pick up and pair or two for the upcoming events left in this track season. I have one new pair sitting here for GK's R so I did not want to use them..
Fire up the PC and go to Autozone Site, and what do my eyes see.........
40.99 Per Rotor!!!!
That is a bit of a jump in price just in the last few months. What a shame. Now with the site you have to enter Zip Code to reveal price. Perhaps price is still 24.99 at some stores?
So who wants to go to the local "Zone" and see if you can purchase 3296's at the old price for 24.99 and ship me them!
JFYI.
When I 1st started purchasing them in 03' the price was 20.99 each!
The price slowly grew to 24.99 where is has been for the last few years. Fair to say the least! After looking through my collection of brake rotors, that mostly consists of used slighty "cracked" rotors I decided it is time to pick up and pair or two for the upcoming events left in this track season. I have one new pair sitting here for GK's R so I did not want to use them..
Fire up the PC and go to Autozone Site, and what do my eyes see.........
40.99 Per Rotor!!!!
That is a bit of a jump in price just in the last few months. What a shame. Now with the site you have to enter Zip Code to reveal price. Perhaps price is still 24.99 at some stores?
So who wants to go to the local "Zone" and see if you can purchase 3296's at the old price for 24.99 and ship me them!
JFYI.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Opie »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That sucks, Smit. Regardless f who can get them cheaper shipping an item that heavy had to be close to $20-$25. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Very true Opie. I will recall the day of the cheap Duralast...
Time to try another brand and see how they fair with the Cobalt pads.
Very true Opie. I will recall the day of the cheap Duralast...
Time to try another brand and see how they fair with the Cobalt pads.
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$29.99 for a pair - I carefully read to make sure it was for 2 and indeed it is.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWD1V
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWD1V
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Re: AutoZone Duralast Front Brake Rotors... (Smitdog)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Smitdog »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> I have one new pair sitting here for GK's R so I did not want to use them.. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Steve, they're still at the low price here in Culpeper. Just get some when you're here tomorrow.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by migs »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">$29.99 for a pair - I carefully read to make sure it was for 2 and indeed it is.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWD1V</TD></TR></TABLE>
Shipping is $36+
</TD></TR></TABLE>Steve, they're still at the low price here in Culpeper. Just get some when you're here tomorrow.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by migs »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">$29.99 for a pair - I carefully read to make sure it was for 2 and indeed it is.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWD1V</TD></TR></TABLE>
Shipping is $36+
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Re: AutoZone Duralast Front Brake Rotors... (Bbasso)
The increase didn't happen in the past few months; you just haven't been paying attention. As noted in this topic, they were $38.99 around the first of this year.
Yes, the prices may vary depending on zip code. But even if someone in another zip bode buys them for you, you then have to pay shipping, which is expensive (as others have noted above). Unless you're ordering them directly from Autozone, in which case the price depends on where they're shipped to. Autozone still has free ground shipping on orders $75 and over, so if you're not near an Autozone, you won't have to pay for shipping, even if you're only getting one pair for $40.99 apiece.
I've been a big fan of these Duralast rotors, and in my case it includes track use as well as street use, just like you. They last me more track miles, on average, than the stock rotors. At $25 apiece, they were a steal. At $41 apiece, it's still a very fair price, and it's nice not to have to pay for shipping (either with the convenience of an Autozone store nearby, or having Autozone ship them). By comparison, the stock rotors (p/n 45251-SZ3-000) list for $80.38 and you can get them for $64.30 PLUS SHIPPING from Delray Acura. Autozone no longer carries their cheaper "Valucraft" version of the front rotors. They have two different rotors made by Beck-Arnley, and the cheaper one is $32.99, but honestly, I've had such good results from the Duralast rotors that I think I'd just as soon stick with them.
As noted in this topic, they were $38.99 around the first of this year.Yes, the prices may vary depending on zip code. But even if someone in another zip bode buys them for you, you then have to pay shipping, which is expensive (as others have noted above). Unless you're ordering them directly from Autozone, in which case the price depends on where they're shipped to. Autozone still has free ground shipping on orders $75 and over, so if you're not near an Autozone, you won't have to pay for shipping, even if you're only getting one pair for $40.99 apiece.
I've been a big fan of these Duralast rotors, and in my case it includes track use as well as street use, just like you. They last me more track miles, on average, than the stock rotors. At $25 apiece, they were a steal. At $41 apiece, it's still a very fair price, and it's nice not to have to pay for shipping (either with the convenience of an Autozone store nearby, or having Autozone ship them). By comparison, the stock rotors (p/n 45251-SZ3-000) list for $80.38 and you can get them for $64.30 PLUS SHIPPING from Delray Acura. Autozone no longer carries their cheaper "Valucraft" version of the front rotors. They have two different rotors made by Beck-Arnley, and the cheaper one is $32.99, but honestly, I've had such good results from the Duralast rotors that I think I'd just as soon stick with them.
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Re: AutoZone Duralast Front Brake Rotors... (Smitdog)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Smitdog »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my collection of brake rotors, that mostly consists of used slighty "cracked" rotors</TD></TR></TABLE>
Toss 'em.
(Here in the Chicago area, there are scrap metal recyclers who scour the alleys where we set out garbage. You can put anything made of metal out there and it won't be there for long.)
Toss 'em.
(Here in the Chicago area, there are scrap metal recyclers who scour the alleys where we set out garbage. You can put anything made of metal out there and it won't be there for long.)
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Re: AutoZone Duralast Front Brake Rotors... (nsxtasy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Toss 'em.
(Here in the Chicago area, there are scrap metal recyclers who scour the alleys where we set out garbage. You can put anything made of metal out there and it won't be there for long.)
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or you can take them to the scrap yard and actually get paid for them
Toss 'em.
(Here in the Chicago area, there are scrap metal recyclers who scour the alleys where we set out garbage. You can put anything made of metal out there and it won't be there for long.)
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or you can take them to the scrap yard and actually get paid for them
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Re: AutoZone Duralast Front Brake Rotors... (Smitdog)
do they not come w/ a 2yr warranty? I got my first set a few years ago w/ warranty and replace them annually for free. i use the 28mm thick legend gs rotors. they cost $60 each.
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Re: AutoZone Duralast Front Brake Rotors... (slofu)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slofu »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">do they not come w/ a 2yr warranty?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, they do. However, rotors cracking due to track use really isn't a reason to return them under warranty. I know, Autozone is nice about it and you can probably get away with it, but don't you feel like you're cheating them by returning a part for replacement after it incurs normal wear and tear due to track use? If that's what you're doing, you should be ashamed of yourself!
Yes, they do. However, rotors cracking due to track use really isn't a reason to return them under warranty. I know, Autozone is nice about it and you can probably get away with it, but don't you feel like you're cheating them by returning a part for replacement after it incurs normal wear and tear due to track use? If that's what you're doing, you should be ashamed of yourself!
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Re: AutoZone Duralast Front Brake Rotors... (nsxtasy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Toss 'em.
(Here in the Chicago area, there are scrap metal recyclers who scour the alleys where we set out garbage. You can put anything made of metal out there and it won't be there for long.)
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HA HA U right about scrap metal recyclers I hate them F*cker they stole my fence.They would love these nice and heavy more money for them
What would you guys RATE this rotor 1 Out of 10??
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Yes, they do. However, rotors cracking due to track use really isn't a reason to return them under warranty. I know, Autozone is nice about it and you can probably get away with it, but don't you feel like you're cheating them by returning a part for replacement after it incurs normal wear and tear due to track use? If that's what you're doing, you should be ashamed of yourself!
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they have a good warranty . Hey I will return them Im cheap I cant be spending alot of money on rotors. What the hell lets take advantage of the 2 years warranty
Toss 'em.
(Here in the Chicago area, there are scrap metal recyclers who scour the alleys where we set out garbage. You can put anything made of metal out there and it won't be there for long.)
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HA HA U right about scrap metal recyclers I hate them F*cker they stole my fence.They would love these nice and heavy more money for them
What would you guys RATE this rotor 1 Out of 10??
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Yes, they do. However, rotors cracking due to track use really isn't a reason to return them under warranty. I know, Autozone is nice about it and you can probably get away with it, but don't you feel like you're cheating them by returning a part for replacement after it incurs normal wear and tear due to track use? If that's what you're doing, you should be ashamed of yourself!
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they have a good warranty . Hey I will return them Im cheap I cant be spending alot of money on rotors. What the hell lets take advantage of the 2 years warranty
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Re: AutoZone Duralast Front Brake Rotors... (nsxtasy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Yes, they do. However, rotors cracking due to track use really isn't a reason to return them under warranty. I know, Autozone is nice about it and you can probably get away with it, but don't you feel like you're cheating them by returning a part for replacement after it incurs normal wear and tear due to track use? If that's what you're doing, you should be ashamed of yourself!
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ashamed? as long as they offer it (as a sales incentive) and i follow the rules my conscience is clear. it's not like i'm buying NSX calipers and returning dx ones as a core. the clerks never even ask why my returns have 9 lug holes instead of 5 (non-ITR).
Yes, they do. However, rotors cracking due to track use really isn't a reason to return them under warranty. I know, Autozone is nice about it and you can probably get away with it, but don't you feel like you're cheating them by returning a part for replacement after it incurs normal wear and tear due to track use? If that's what you're doing, you should be ashamed of yourself!
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ashamed? as long as they offer it (as a sales incentive) and i follow the rules my conscience is clear. it's not like i'm buying NSX calipers and returning dx ones as a core. the clerks never even ask why my returns have 9 lug holes instead of 5 (non-ITR).
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Re: AutoZone Duralast Front Brake Rotors... (slofu)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slofu »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> ashamed? as long as they offer it (as a sales incentive) and i follow the rules my conscience is clear. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I guess it's a matter of opinion, but it seems to me that what you are doing is contributing to the 2X rise in prices that people are noticing and complaining about.
Have all other rotors gone up the same amount or is it chiefly the DC2 ITR's rotors that have increased in price this much?
I guess it's a matter of opinion, but it seems to me that what you are doing is contributing to the 2X rise in prices that people are noticing and complaining about.
Have all other rotors gone up the same amount or is it chiefly the DC2 ITR's rotors that have increased in price this much?
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Re: AutoZone Duralast Front Brake Rotors... (George Knighton)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by George Knighton »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I guess it's a matter of opinion, but it seems to me that what you are doing is contributing to the 2X rise in prices that people are noticing and complaining about.
Have all other rotors gone up the same amount or is it chiefly the DC2 ITR's rotors that have increased in price this much?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Chiefly the DC2 ITR fronts, which went from $24.99 to $40.99, an increase of 64 percent.
For example, during the same period, the DC2 ITR rears - which are not at all likely to crack during track use - went from $49.99 to $56.99, an increase of 14 percent.
Have all other rotors gone up the same amount or is it chiefly the DC2 ITR's rotors that have increased in price this much?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Chiefly the DC2 ITR fronts, which went from $24.99 to $40.99, an increase of 64 percent.
For example, during the same period, the DC2 ITR rears - which are not at all likely to crack during track use - went from $49.99 to $56.99, an increase of 14 percent.
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Re: AutoZone Duralast Front Brake Rotors... (crx(gator))
All steel parts are going up as the price of steel has been increasing in the past year and a half. It only has reccently hit retail at the beginning of this year. In the company I work for most of our suppliers of metal made items told us it was coming about a 1.5 yr ago. It seems all raw materials are in demand and going, copper increases started before this and would be reflected in wire prices...
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Re: AutoZone Duralast Front Brake Rotors... (George Knighton)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by George Knighton »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I guess it's a matter of opinion, but it seems to me that what you are doing is contributing to the 2X rise in prices that people are noticing and complaining about.
Have all other rotors gone up the same amount or is it chiefly the DC2 ITR's rotors that have increased in price this much?</TD></TR></TABLE>
however slightly; i use the 28mm thick legend gs rotors, not the 23mm rotors, and as others have noted, it's chiefly the increase in raw material costs that accounts for the price increase, not droves of rampant weekend warriors descending on autozone to take advantage of their warranty.
I guess it's a matter of opinion, but it seems to me that what you are doing is contributing to the 2X rise in prices that people are noticing and complaining about.
Have all other rotors gone up the same amount or is it chiefly the DC2 ITR's rotors that have increased in price this much?</TD></TR></TABLE>
however slightly; i use the 28mm thick legend gs rotors, not the 23mm rotors, and as others have noted, it's chiefly the increase in raw material costs that accounts for the price increase, not droves of rampant weekend warriors descending on autozone to take advantage of their warranty.
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Re: AutoZone Duralast Front Brake Rotors... (slofu)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slofu »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it's chiefly the increase in raw material costs that accounts for the price increase, not droves of rampant weekend warriors descending on autozone to take advantage of their warranty. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I don't believe that. If that were true, then the fronts and rears would be increasing in price by the same percentage. As noted above, they aren't.
I don't believe that. If that were true, then the fronts and rears would be increasing in price by the same percentage. As noted above, they aren't.
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Re: AutoZone Duralast Front Brake Rotors... (nsxtasy)
I've warped dozens of Zone rotors in my years of racing. I finally broke down and bolted on a set of these:
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes...d=DBA
OMG- They're great. I thought all rotors were about the same... I was very wrong. Their superior performance and lack of warping for me is well worth the extra money. Yeah, I know $250 a set is a lot, but what is it worth to keep out of the gravel trap?
Trust me I've tried them all, zone, pep-boyz, stop-tech, centric, brembo, Acura OEM and I'm sure a few others and the DBA's are far superior. I may save money in the long run by using a better part to start with.
If your paying $40+ for junk zone stuff, why not jump up to a premium DBA at $125?
JW- who buys the best rotors to go along with the best pads. Luv ya GK...
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes...d=DBA
OMG- They're great. I thought all rotors were about the same... I was very wrong. Their superior performance and lack of warping for me is well worth the extra money. Yeah, I know $250 a set is a lot, but what is it worth to keep out of the gravel trap?
Trust me I've tried them all, zone, pep-boyz, stop-tech, centric, brembo, Acura OEM and I'm sure a few others and the DBA's are far superior. I may save money in the long run by using a better part to start with.
If your paying $40+ for junk zone stuff, why not jump up to a premium DBA at $125?
JW- who buys the best rotors to go along with the best pads.
Luv ya GK...
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Re: AutoZone Duralast Front Brake Rotors... (JohnW)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JohnW »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've warped dozens of Zone rotors in my years of racing.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It's highly unlikely that you warped them. You almost certainly were experiencing brake shudder due to uneven deposits on the surface of the rotors. You can avoid that by properly bedding the brake pads any time you're changing rotors or changing pad material. You can read all about it in the technical white papers on the Stoptech website:
The "Warped" Brake Disc and Other Myths of the Braking System
Pad and Rotor Bed-In Theory, Definitions and Procedures
I used to think the same thing when I developed severe brake shudder after every 3-4 track events. Since then I've been following the bed-in procedures rigorously and I don't have any major shudder.
Even with proper bedding, rotors don't last forever. As I've found, they will eventually develop cracks, which widen to the point that the rotor is unusable. I've tried various rotors and found that two-piece rotors (with special hardware with a flexible connection between the inner hat and the outer ring to allow for expansion and contraction with heat changes) last longer than one-piece rotors. But two-piece rotors are expensive. (I haven't tried the DBA rotor you link above, which are one-piece rotors, so I can't say anything about their longevity compared with other rotors.)
It's highly unlikely that you warped them. You almost certainly were experiencing brake shudder due to uneven deposits on the surface of the rotors. You can avoid that by properly bedding the brake pads any time you're changing rotors or changing pad material. You can read all about it in the technical white papers on the Stoptech website:
The "Warped" Brake Disc and Other Myths of the Braking System
Pad and Rotor Bed-In Theory, Definitions and Procedures
I used to think the same thing when I developed severe brake shudder after every 3-4 track events. Since then I've been following the bed-in procedures rigorously and I don't have any major shudder.
Even with proper bedding, rotors don't last forever. As I've found, they will eventually develop cracks, which widen to the point that the rotor is unusable. I've tried various rotors and found that two-piece rotors (with special hardware with a flexible connection between the inner hat and the outer ring to allow for expansion and contraction with heat changes) last longer than one-piece rotors. But two-piece rotors are expensive. (I haven't tried the DBA rotor you link above, which are one-piece rotors, so I can't say anything about their longevity compared with other rotors.)