In need of a brake job at 42,000 miles. Deciding whether to resurface or replace/upgrade. STOPTECH stage II is $519 from NURspec plus install. It will cost me $460 to resurface all 4 rotors with new pads. What are the pros and cons of each? How much longer will new replacements last than resurfaced ones? Are SS brake lines worth it for spirited everyday street driving?

 

If you're talking about STOPTECH stage II brakes vs. OEM, then of course STOPTECH will be better. Stainless braided brake lines do not flex under high pressure that is needed for big braking.

Also, remember that resurfaced rotors are actually slightly smaller than OEM rotors because with resurfaced rotors, you're removing the top layer in order for the rotors to become smooth again. There's no real need for SB brakes lines for everyday spirited driving either.

ST brakes: bigger bite, nice look behind the wheels, but the slotted/drilled will wear out the brake pads faster.

resurface: basically OEM again. Brakes "stay the same"

 

Find some inexpensive stock-type rotors instead. You should be able to get new ones for around the same price as resurfacing your old rotors. Unless you want to upgrade instead, but you already know what that'll cost.

 

I would suggest you just get new rotors since it would probably cost much more to resurface than replacing them.

 

if you got the $$$ - then do stoptech stage II.

That's what I'm doing when my current pads wear out.

If not, new OEM rotors + pads are inexpensive and a bit cheaper than resurfacing your current rotors.

Like previously posted...

Stoptech Stage II: better initial bite, remains cool under hard braking conditions, SS lines don't flex as much as rubber/silicon lines (but you won't know when you need to replace them - no real wear indication - so a good practice to replace SS brake lines every year), looks great with a nice set of wheels, great for auto crossing (if your into that), prevents "pad glazing"

OEM rotors - reliable / dependable, stock, cheap (lol, that's a good thing)

 

ok just found out its $230 for the fronts and $230 for the rear to resurface. So $460 for all 4. or $519 plus install for the STOPTECH stage 2. What is a fair price to install new rotors and pads (if asking a friend)?

 

Why would anyone consider $460 to have old rotors resurfaced?

You can buy 4 NEW rotors for $125 total!

Look at this page to see a selection of potential choices and prices, including the "Centric" brand, which has the lowest price. Even EBC's "Ultimax" rotors (upgrade from stock) are only $265 for all 4.

Very easy for you to swap them out & install new pads, even if you've never done it before. If you must have a friend do it, they shouldn't charge much, since it's easy and won't take much time.

If you want the $519 bbk then go for it, but you shouldn't use that insanely inflated $460 resurfacing quote when comparing prices with stock replacements.

HTH

 

i installed stoptech stageII 2 days ago and i say you should def get the kit, i noticed performance increase with the brake lines. car stops on a dime now. i paid 320 install at a local shop