I have been paying a local retail over-priced shop to do my brakes on my vehicles for 15-20 years and their prices have gone up and the quality of the brake jobs go down. I have to go back and have them fix isues with the pads rubbing or mis-aligned yeilding in noise and annoing squeals. Well, after getting a ridiculous quote for my last brake job where they tried to sell me NEW rotors when my prior set was only used for one brake job, i decided to try out changing my own brakes. I completed the rear axle of both wheels in less than 50 mins and test drove it. Everything went fine. I coupled the Bosch Quietcast rotar with their Boasch Quiest Cast Premium ceramic brake pads (also on amazon). Amazingly quite after two seperate test drives with a 15 min break in between. I am please, this is easy to do if you change your own oil and know how to work wrenches and lube things.
Installed these rear rotors on a 2012 Nissan Murano SL 2 weeks ago. Great stopping power and no noise at all when used with new Bosch Quietcast ceramic pads. I bought new Bosch Quietcast rotors and Quietcast ceramic pads to replace the 5 year old OEM Nissan originals that were worn down to 4/32" of material and only had 33k miles on them.
I would recommend having a dead blow hammer and ratcheting wrenches (14mm for the slide pins and 19mm or 3/4" for the caliper brackets) handy for the rear brakes on Muranos. It makes the job much easier. Use of a dead blow hammer was crucial to getting the old rotors off the hubs. I tried backing off the emergency brake adjuster all the way and the rotors were still stuck to the hub. The persuader in chief (dead blow) usually doesnt fail me, and it didnt this time. :)
Special Notes for Rotor and Pad Installation: When installing pads and rotors in northern or salt air climates, always be sure to wire brush hubs, slide pins, bolts, and caliper brackets. Clean hubs and rear emergency brake drum mechanisms ONLY with Brakeleen and lube drum mechanisms with synthetic brake lube or anti-seize. Wire Brush and anti-seize all bolt threads (except wheel hub threads) and lube caliper slide pins before re-installation. Always use Synthetic Brake Lube on the pad clip area of the caliper bracket after wire-brushing it. Always smear the included pad backing lube on the backs of new pads before installing them in the caliper bracket. Don't forget to adjust the Emergency Brake adjuster all the way down and then back up 5 ticks with your flat blade screwdriver before re-installing the adjuster grommet in your new rotor. Re-install your wheels and torque to 80-85 ft-lbs using a torque wrench. Re-check torque on all wheels removed after 50 miles of driving.
The only other thing I will mention here is that if your emergency brake doesnt hold right after you install these rotors, its due to the coating that covers the entire rotor, even inside the emergency brake drum area. If you have hills where you live, find a safe place and put the emergency brake on slightly. Let the vehicle coast slowly backwards a short distance. After doing this, the coating will be removed and your emergency brake should now hold perfectly.
Performing the steps above should eliminate the possibility of brake squeal and ensure trouble free operation... Not to mention.. save you alot of money. 🙂
I recently replaced my front brakes and rotor using this brake rotor. This item fitted the 2010 Toyota Corolla S front brakes and is working well for at least 200 miles. If anyone is planning to replace a similar model, there is a step-by-step replacement guide online with tips and tricks (you can use a bolt on the radiator to help remove the old brake disc).
Additionally, I found it important to understand that you DO NOT need to use brake clean on this rotor, as it's already coated; although I would recommend getting brake clean spray to clean out the calipers and the hub. (You can verify by visiting the website or doing research online) The rotor will also look a little different after initial usage (the coating being burnt off after some usage), which is normal. Please refer to the pictures for reference. The first picture is the original disc (you can see the rust around the hub), second picture is the box that the rotor was shipped from, and third is the disc installed (you can see the coating around the hub to prevent rusting and the burnt off coating from usage where the brake pads meet)
Lastly, be mindful that you should replace brake rotors in pairs, which means that you will have to select quantity as "2" when making a purchase. It will save you time and hassle to purchase another one or attempt a return.
I have expected to have top quality from Bosch. I used to buy mostly Milwaukee power tools and I've switched to Bosch in the last few years because most of the American companies have gone more for marketing and less for quality. These rotors are no exception to Bosch quality and are first class, from what I've seen so far. They are coated, which means you don't have to spray brake cleaner all over them and expose the whole rotor to rust right from the get-go. I have a relatively new installation so I'll be returning here in about a year or so with an update, if necessary, if these rotors don't live up to expectations. I was happy with my old Duralast rotors as well, but I had problems with my factory calipers and decided to change everything so I gave these a try. They were both comparable in price but I liked the coating so I went with them.
I've done hundreds of rotors and can only say I always enjoy when customers go with quietcast rotors. I ended up putting theses on my 99 Lexus ES300 mainly because I have yet to have a comeback or complaint from them when paired with the matching quietcast pads. I can't tell you how many times I've had wearever ,wagner or brakebest stuff either come in wrong sized, mislabeled, defective, damaged, or comeback with noise complaints that I just end up getting fed up with it. An now with ebay chinese no name rotors I'm seeing more and more of, it just makes me want to recommend these even more. You usually can save 10-15$ buy going with amazon over o'reillys but if it's your only car and your brakes are completely shot I would probably say buy local just in case or make sure they have them in stock as a backup. Overall I recommend
Feature Product
- Precision balanced to insure smooth operation with no pedal pulsation
- OEM style vane configuration provides more efficient heat dissipation, reduces vibration that can cause noise, and extends rotor life
- G3000 heat-flowed castings provide consistent wear, long life, and quiet operation
- Bi-metal aluminum and zinc clean-look coating/Alutherm 80 extends the life of the rotor and provides a clean look for today's open wheels
- OEM style ABS tone ring (on required applications) provides trouble free operation of Antilock Brake and Traction Control systems
- Front: Toyota: 2005-2007 Avalon, 2004-2006 Camry, 2004-2010 Sienna, 2004-2008 Solara
Description
Bosch QuietCast Premium Disc Brake Rotors utilize innovative materials that ensure the highest quality performance, prevent rust and corrosion with clear-look coating protection, provide a clean look for today's open-wheeled vehicles, are 100% precision balanced for smooth operation, and have a factory-engraved edge with code and minimum thickness specifications.
Professional installers recognize Bosch as OEM and can be assured Bosch QuietCast Premium Brake Rotors provide the highest quality to the aftermarket, from the company with over 70 years of OE braking expertise.
I have been having a soft pulse in the brake petal of or 2014 Toyota Sienna. It is the tell tale sign of warped rotors. It pulse was fairly soft, and may have been able to be turned out on a rotor lathe. But I prefer the safety of new brand name rotors, when my family is concerned. For just $10 more per rotor, to get a premium product, I figure it is a no brain-er.
If you complete all the steps the first time, changing out the rotors is a quick easy process. You will need a 21 mm lug wrench for the wheels. I bought this one Titan Tools 21093 21mm 1/2" Drive Non-Marring Deep Lug Nut Socket. It fits my 3 foot breaker bar perfectly, and I can get any lug off any wheel with zero issues.
You will need a 17 mm socket, and a 14 mm socket. The 14 mm socket takes the bolt out of the outer caliper, and the 17 takes the bolts out of the caliper body. You may also need a vise grip or other wrench to hold the caliper pins while you take the 14 mm bolts out.
If you remember to replace all the clips the first time, you can do one side in 15 to 20 minutes, depending on how quickly you work. There are lots of great demo videos on youtube. But this is definitely a DIY project. I found that I could depress the pistons with a scrap board. I am sort of a beast, so YMMV. But a C clamp or other compression tool will be a suitable sub for a caliper tool.
After reassembly, I took a nice 10 mile ride. The brakes have never been mroe smooth or responsive. Amazon was out of Bosch pads for my vehicle, so I opted for Akebono, Akebono ACT1324 ProACT Ultra-Premium Ceramic Brake Pad Set. They may prove to be the better option anyway, as they are reviewed to be lower dust. My original Toyota pads are dust monsters, so any improvement is greatly appreciated.
If you are on the fence about doing this job, and you have the tools mentioned above, what are you waiting for. This is the most important safety feature on your car, and with Youtube's help, you can do this!
Purchased the Wagner ThermoQuiet QC1282 Ceramic Disc Pad Set With Installation Hardware, Front and the Bosch 50011493 QuietCast Premium Disc Brake Rotor, Front for my 2010 Lexus LS460L.
Pros: very quiet, smooth, zero brake dust, zero vibration. Even under heavy braking, they continue to have great performance. Can’t beat the price too.
Con: The OEM metallic pads have more initial grip. They have more bite, just in the beginning. I would be willing to bet these add a few feet to the 60-0 braking distance vs OEM Lexus Pads.
The conclusion is clear. I would buy this combo over and over again. Highly recommend.
I recently changed the whole rotor set of my 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS and as per recommendation of my mechanic that I purchase my Rotor and Brake pads from either Autozone and Oriley; and me being me I tried to canvass from all sorts of possible suppliers when I come across of this on Amazon. I was hesitant at first cause he did not mention this particular brand as his preferred brand but since its a BOSCH, I did give it a shoot anyway. To my surprise, he ended up being impressed with the performance of the whole set. We tested it on a 2 hours trip and he said I got a jackpot with this purchase cause aside of it being $80 cheaper than the others; he said its even better performance wise. I also paired it up with ceramic type brake pads from BOSCH, so I suggest if you choose to buy this Rotors; pair them up with the Brake pads from BOSCH.
I've been buying the Bosch QuietCast rotor for my civic every 4-5 years. That's because here in the midwest we have something called salt on the roads in the winter. The rust-resistant paint DOES make the rotor last much longer than I've had on untreated discs/rotors. What I thought was hype on Bosch's marketing isn't hype. These rotors DO stop faster than others, they claim the extra carbon in the rotors, its true! They're quiet, smooth, and last as long as they should. What's not to like? And yes they are made in China. But before you blame another Chinese made part, why not think of who asked the Chinese to make cheap stuff? That's the US supplier! Bosch on the other hand, looks like they asked China to make the good stuff! All rotors as I know of are made in china.. Get the Bosch, you'll be very happy with them!
I just installed a set of these and they were a great direct replacement on my 1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL. I'm not sure that I've installed zinc plated rotors before, but they seems noticeably brighter and cleaner than what I've typically purchased in the past. My assumption was that they wouldn't have any oil residue to clean off due to the zinc being an anti-corrosion measure, but they did have a light coating of oil that I had to wipe off, but nothing like the typical caked on oil you normally see. They are called QuietCast, and they haven't made a peep yet, so I guess they're living up to the name. I'd definitely recommend these to a friend, especially considering the seemingly high quality and low price.
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