Was looking at the Rotex but then ran across these on AutoZone.com by special order. The stock pads work good for me as I'm usually not speed racer. I just need to stop the madness of the stock dust and the constant wheel cleaning. Anyone have experience with this brand ? I emailed the company and they responded the same day. They confirmed that their pads did have the slot for the snap in brake wear sensor like the OE. This seems to be a plus as i'm not wanting to get a batch where i'll have to drill a hole in a new set of pads.

Opinions ?




http://www.morseauto.com/

 

Installed Akebono Euro Ceramic two weeks ago, stops as well as the oem pads and no dust!!! They also come packaged with new sensors. Purchased from the Tire Rack.

 

I have no experience changing my own disc pads, so I am reading everything that I can to prepare for this next step for Two Harleys.

This sad bit of news is what I clipped from the web regarding Morse ceramic pads from AutoZone.

bought morse ceramic brake pads (no address, no phone number, no paper work in or on box). i am a bilateral amputee below the knees bought pads from autozone kinston n.c. (252) 523-7934. i had pads installed by sauls collision center (a real nice guy, good work) the next day their was scrubbing noise coming from pads i took my truck back to mr. sauls. the backing plates came off the pads they looked like they had been glued together. they were cutting into the rotors but sauls said they would need to be replaced and the rotors turned again the pads were no good.

 

~ stick with rotex pads... they have been proven time & time again on this board.

 

Thanks for the heads up and opinions. Looks like another case of you get what you pay for. Not willing to experiment on my baby so looks like Rotex for me too.

Thanks all, I love this site!

 

Wise move, RR.

 

Markr...we now have four things in common...we don't know squat how to install brakes...we both live in Ohio...we are both 51 years old...and we both own SSB roadsters!!! I too would like to change my brakes to the Rotex but have never installed brakes in my life so will just keep reading the forum and learn.

 

~ its never too late to learn... or come to columbus... and i do it for ya... for free.



ROTEX BRAKE PAD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Tools Required:

flathead screw driver
needle nose pliers
3/8 ratchet w/ extension
7 mm allen wrench
7 mm allen socket
17 mm socket w/ extension (for easy of removing lug bolts)
floor jack
torque wrench

Steps to follow:

1.) Use a floor jack and tools to loose lug nuts. (suggestion: use electrical tape around exterior lug wrench bore for added protection from scratches to your rims)

2.) Use a floor jack to lift vehicle so the tire is 2" off the ground.

3.) Remove loosened lug nuts with 17 mm socket and extension. (use electrical tape on this socket as well)

3.) Use flat screw driver to push piston clip to compressed position. Place screw driver in the back side of caliper between rotor and inboard pad. Twist screw driver against pad and rotor to move piston.

4.) Remove front caliper clip with screw driver or pliers.

5.) Remove sensors gently by pulling on sensor to unplug.

6.) Remove black plastic caps on backside of caliper.

7.) Use 7 mm allen socket and/or 7 mm allen wrench to remove both long allen bolts.

8.) Remove caliper from rotor (do not allow caliper to hang by brake lines). Set caliper on top of rotor, securely.

9.) Remove factory brake pads. Install inbound "Rotex" pad into caliper (no clip is used for piston). Install outboard pad onto rotor bracket housing.

10.) Side caliper over rotor. Secure caliper by inserting caliper allen bolts into the rear of caliper. Make sure bolts are in place correctly. Then tighten 7 mm allen bolts firmly. (*Note: Caliper will seem semi-loose, but this is normal).

11.) Reinstall sensor wire.

12.) Reinstall plastic caps on backside of caliper.

13.) Reinstall front caliper clip.


14.) Reinstall wheel and tire. Hand tighten lug nuts with 17mm socket. The tighten securely with lug wrench. Lower vehicle with floor jack and retighten lug nuts when vehicle is on the pavement. Torque lugs to 81 ft lbs.

15.) Start car and apply brake pedal repeatedly until pressure has built up. Drive as normal.

 

Great response Andrew!!!!!

 

Okay...if you're serious I'll order the Rotex Golds and make an appointment. I'm game to try with your instructions...but I wouldn't mind an experienced pair of eyes over my shoulder. Of course, I will change Fronts and Rears! Offer still valid?? The only catch, I can only do this on the weekend.

 

What kinda of money are we talking for front pads for the Crossfire.

 

The current prices are listed at www.brakeworld.com. I ordered a set for the SRT6, and they arrived less than a week later.

 

Andrew, You are aware that there are more than a few "mechanically challenged" 50 something's within a short drive of your location.
Aren't you?

Now, what time did you say the class started?

 

~ this weekend is very busy... attending the memorial tournament saturday and 3 open house's sunday. will the following weekend work?

we will indeed do it.

 

Okay Andrew...let's solidify this. Brake order in...went with CoxImport in Florida (almost 1/2 the shipping cost). Lot's of other folks out there, you actually COULD make it a class.
Code Name Quantity Price/Ea. Total
--------------------------------------------------------------
D9740D Rotex Gold Brake Pads 1 $78.48 $78.48
D9779D Rotex Gold Brake Pads 1 $68.35 $68.35
Shipping: UPS Ground: $9.84
Sales Tax: $0.00
--------------------------------------------------------------
Total: $156.67

Since you are the instructor, you set the date and time. I know that I'll be there. I didn't mean this weekend either...going to the Michigan Crossfire round up at the Chrysler Museum/Orphan Auto Show.

 

Looks like some serious bonding going on here. Who's bringing the burgers?

 

Yes Andrew I think you opened up a "can of worms" here...you may regret it...haha. Seriously though it is nice of you to offer...and may take you up on it sometime but for right now I must be on the conservative side with the finances.

 

Sadly, Coximports failed me. They claimed out of stock on the Rotex Golds and canceled my order. I always thought the standard practice when running out of stock was to order more stock. Okay...so I should've gone with Brakeworld in the first place...like everyone on this board recommends. New order, new delivery wait. Rats!

 

send me a pm... i'll give you my cell number & we can arrange a time to do an install... i can have them all switched in an hour flat... all four wheels.

i have done this to about 6 crossfires.

 

Thanks Andrew...I'll do that. When or should I say IF I ever get my pads. Brakeworld called yesterday. They are also out of stock on rear pads. At least they didn't automatically cancel my order without checking.

Did you know that Rotex Gold Pads are made in Canada? That was a new one for me. Anyway, Brakeworld offered me Rotex Silver, which are in stock now. For those interested...don't do it. Rotex Silver are essentially stock equivalents. Organic pads...not dustless.

Anyway...I won't interrupt your next 2 weekends. I'm starting to think I should've bought the Akebono pads from Tirerack.com.