It's time for me to replace them all.

What brand should I pick up to do the job? I'll be doing it myself as I am not in the mood to spennd $500 on a job that's not very hard to do.

Where should I order them from? I was thinking Advanced Auto Parts..

I think autozone is a little cheaper. Might want to check that out.

I think autozone is a little cheaper. Might want to check that out.

Yeah, but what brand? I just mentioned Adv AP because that was where I would order them from.

unless you want them to arp angain, dont buy cheap rotors. the Impala is too big of a car for the small rotors we have, which is why they warp so easily.

If you want some quality rotors, look on ebay, R1 concepts, they are drilled and slotted rotors, and will ruin you about $150 for all 4. then switch to ceramic pads, Hawk pads get really good reviews, but I personally have the Morse ceramic pads, that you can pick up at sutozone, they are about $50 per pair, and I like them.

and if you choose to do those upgrades, you might even want to look into getting some stainless steel barke lines, Goodridge ones, NOT Russel. The Goodridge ones can be bought for $100 from PFYC.com.

Then if you really want to upgrade your brakes, look into getting the F-Body calipers, but that can get pricey sometimes, depending on what shpae you get them in and if you want them painted or powdercoated.

If you want anymore specific info on anything I have suggested, just ask.

I'm considering getting these:

http://www.3800performance.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=MC-IMPALA-BPP&Category_Code=SB_IMPALA&Product_Count=7

oh god no. Some people say they are ok, but dont get powerslots, escpecially for that price. $500 for rotors and pads.... man, just read what I wrote beofre

$150 for quality rotors
about $100 for quality pads,
and $100 for quality brake lines

Thats only $350 and its WAY better than what your getting there for $500

oh god no. Some people say they are ok, but dont get powerslots, escpecially for that price. $500 for rotors and pads.... man, just read what I wrote beofre

$150 for quality rotors
about $100 for quality pads,
and $100 for quality brake lines

Thats only $350 and its WAY better than what your getting there for $500

Sounds like you talk from experience... Whats wrong with powerslots?... I agree they seem on the pricey side...

Baer brakes are also a good aftermarket brake set but they are very pricey

True, if you have the money go for baer, but again they will run about $1200 just for the front brake upgrade, and will require rims over 17''

The powerslots, well I have been told they are a bad choice by many many experienced people. Basically, take the cheapy autozone replacement rotors, and put some slots in them. certainly not worth $170 just for 1 pair.

R1 concepts are excellent rotors, and $150 for all 4, right there you already beat the powerslots in price just for 1 pair.

And even if you get hawk pads, thats only $60 per set.

Just trying to save you a lot of money, but you can try them if you like, SOME, and I stress only SOME people have said powerslots were OK, not great, but acceptable. R1 concepts get excellent reviews by every person who buys them.

unless you want them to arp angain, dont buy cheap rotors. the Impala is too big of a car for the small rotors we have, which is why they warp so easily.

If you want some quality rotors, look on ebay, R1 concepts, they are drilled and slotted rotors, and will ruin you about $150 for all 4. then switch to ceramic pads, Hawk pads get really good reviews, but I personally have the Morse ceramic pads, that you can pick up at sutozone, they are about $50 per pair, and I like them.

I think I found them..

http://search.stores.ebay.com/r1concepts_impala_W0QQfciZ15QQfclZ4QQfsnZr1concept sQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ0QQftsZ2QQsaselZ77318915QQ sofpZ2

Which ones? Do I want the ones with the brake pads or should I get the pads some where else?

yep that them, you can get them with the pads or without, its all up to you really, I have never heard any reviews about the pads that come with them, I think most people just buy hawk pads and call it a day.

I just replaced my rotors and pads F/R, cost 186.50. F-Rotors 60.00, R-Rotors 46.00 Brand was RTR From Local auto supply. A note here about these rotors vs OEM, the cooling fins are further apart than the OEM and I think that is probably better at preventing warp. My opinion. For front pads I used Wagner semi-metalic 44.00, Rear are Parts Master Organic 30.00, I do not get a mechanics discount. My supplier is and independent Auto Value Stores and is a great auto paint supplier for this community. I trust them when they tell me they have had good results with a product. Ultimately at some point you have to find a supplier you're comfortable with. Brakes have been on 2 weeks and work smooth as can be. I must say this was the easiest brake replacement I have ever done out of approximately 50 through the years. Kudos to GM for the design and ease of servicing. But this is why I go GM for the last 40 years. Choosing yours parts brand is up to you and may depend on how long you plan to keep your ride, how you drive it, or if you wish to impress your friends. Puttin Baer brakes, stainless or slotted rotors on an Impala is a bit of overkill and a waste of money. Go buy a Corvette if you want performance. If you're going to spend your retirement seed money, do it right. These new Impalas are not the performance cars of their heritage. I sometimes wonder if GM will ever get back to that rear wheel drive Impala SS Convertable ie: 62, 63, 64, 65, 66 Now those were sweet. I would even like this new one better if it were a 2 door coupe.

I agree with you with the point that todays Impala does not live up to the standards of the "Impala" name.

But when it comes to "overkill" by putting better brakes on, that I do not.

They are the w-body platform and share most of the same componetns as the grand prix, monte carlo, GTP, and so on. the 3800 motor has been a widely used motor, that has been proven to be able to handle more horsepower than most consider. And with as many people having warping rotors being an issue, it is apparent that the car is too heavy for such small brakes. So upgarding the rotors and pads is a big advantabe to reducing taht ability to warp the rotors. As far as the stainless steel braided brake lines, it drastically reduces teh brake fade when braking, and does improve performance none the less.

The Impala may have been aiming towards the "older" generations, but much of a younger demographic have choosen thee cars, and with the wide assortment for aftermarket parts for the Grand Prix, most of not all of them cross over into the Impala, and many quailty upgrades for engine, tranny, exhaust, brakes and so forth, are available and and often saught for.

I do see your point to a certain degree, but as far as saying it's wasting money and time, that is all depending on the driving habits of the owner and what they use the car for. There are Grand Prix's that have hit 9's in the quarter. so a high horsepower application is not unachievebale in the Impala as well.

Wagner is a good brand for replacement parts, and will be a step up over OEM, but for those who do want the added look with the perfoemance, drilled/slotted is another option that is available, but since the Impala was aiming to the older demographic, many of the younger owners, aren't aware of the aftermarket accesories that are availble for the Impala.

I do see your point on the younger guys wanting the upgrades for performance. I also agree that the stainless rotors are going to stay looking good and outlast cast iron. I really didn't think of the braided lines at my writing. It is a matter of of how you intend to drive as you mention. I was only thinking of the guy who thinks he needs these items rather than good replacement aftermarket, which in the case of the rotors it seems anything other than OEM is better. GM had a major problem with all four corners on these. My opinion they should have been forced to replace them all. Would even be better for them if done voluntarily. Shouldn't have to pay for the cat check either good or bad. I just get a bit miffed when I see 2 grand for a brake redo. I would rather put that kind of cash towards a vette if I am looking for performance, not a four door sedan.
Thanks for the reply, you make a good argument. I think you provided a photo of a V6 painted out candy red a while back we conversed on. Here is a link to a 57 Chevy like I owned which was my first car at 16 in 1965, same color but in better condition than mine was. you may enjoy others on the site as well...http://www.mershons.com/view_photo.asp?ID=5781&image=Exterior