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04 Saab 9-5 w/308mm Front Rotor Dia OE Blank Rotor & Metallic Pad Front
17 July 2018
Premium braking performance for a fraction of the premium price
I'll admit, I was a little skeptical ordering these brakes, however, the reviews were good everywhere I looked.
The packaging was perfect, the rotors came in seperate boxes inside a larger box. The rotors were also protected in thick sealed plastic bags.
The pads were perfect, even the wear tab was identical to what was on my car (2005 Saab 9-5 Aero).
I made sure I had the grease, metal brush, 7mm hex socket bit, a press for the piston, brake cleaner and a hammer with wood to get the old rotors off.
Well, an hour later, both sides were replaced so all that was left was find a road where I could perform the break-in procedure as indicated on the pad packaging.
Well, when I got to the 3rd stop during the 2nd stage of the break-in, it was a world of difference. The brakes bit in HARD but were easily modulated. I finshed the next 2 hard stops and the brakes felt perfect.
Buttery smooth, consistent, and efficient braking that's easily controlled. No jitters, no vibrating, no noise. Just perfect braking.
When the time comes around again, I'll definitely be ordering another set.
28 December 2017
Happy overall but...
There are a few cracked sections and a chip right at the front corner where it meets the headlight. But it's not weathered, and since my old one had a piece on the side (at the orange reflector) completely missing, it's overall better than what I had. In Candian pricing including shipping it was just under $100. More inexpensive than brand new, but for used in this condition I would have asked a lower price.
06 July 2017
Perfect replacement
Compared them to the original rollers and they're identical except for the pin color. The originals were silver and these were black. They installed perfectly. Couldn't be happier!