Posted on 1/26/2018
There is a website that is used by professional mechanics that includes an excellent forum which deals with many aspects of automotive repair. We can ask about experience with a difficult repair, managing the shop, equipment choices and more. One of the more interesting recent threads dealt with lower cost parts, brake rotors (a rotor is the disc in disc brakes) in particular. Budget vs. Premium Parts The conversation illustrated the argument for and against low-cost parts. One of the premier suppliers of aftermarket auto parts offers a budget line of parts. The discussion centered around the quality of the rotors that they offer under this budget brand name, whether they were more likely to cause trouble later either through rust or deformation. The pros and cons were evident: cheap with a low-grade finish and lighter material vs. expensive which is heavier with a premium finish. Who wants to save a few dollars only to be in the shop months or even years earlier than needed? High ... read more