E-Line or Premium Rotors (From R1 Concepts)

[shashivr4]

Should I purchase the E-Line Rotors or Premium Rotors from R1 Concepts. Both prices seem to be reasonable ($105 and $150 respectively) including posi ceraminc brake pads.

However, is the 50% premium (pun not intented) justified for the premium brakes? Please give me your opinion and why or why not...

I really need to order these soon as my steering wheel vibrates when engaging the brakes.


Thanks in advance.

[RedGalant2k1]

Both R1 rotors will be nice. The benefit of the Premium Rotors is that they have electro-coated rotor vaning and rotor hat. This will help prevent rusting and corrosion issues down the road. But here are the actual descriptions from R1 themselves:

Product Description :
R1 Concepts PREMIUM SERIES BRAKE DISC WITH BLACK E-COATED HUB --

* Black E-Coating Gives Long Lasting Corrosion Protection
* High strength cast iron discs
* Direct Fit OEM Replacement Brake Rotor
* Double disc ground finish reduces rotor vibration
* Meet Or Exceed OEM Standards For Excellence
* Mill balanced brake rotors ensures long lasting durability
* Superior Machined Surfaces That Provide Smoother And Quieter Stops And Longer Brake Pad Life

Product Description :

R1 Concepts ELINE BRAKE DISC -- When price is important and quality is essential. R1 Concepts ELINE Brake Rotors offer many of the benefits of an OEM part at a fraction of the cost.

* Direct Fit OEM Replacement Brake Rotor
* Double disc ground finish reduces rotor vibration
* Meet Or Exceed OEM Standards For Excellence
* Mill balanced brake rotors ensures long lasting durability
* Brake rotors are casted using G3000 graded iron.

[keith6110]

Both R1 rotors will be nice. The benefit of the Premium Rotors is that they have electro-coated rotor vaning and rotor hat. This will help prevent rusting and corrosion issues down the road. But here are the actual descriptions from R1 themselves:

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I bought (or paid for at least) the premium rotors from r1. They are already rusting pretty good, it has only been a 10 months since I got them.

I feel like they had sent be the e-line's even though I paid the $320 for the set.

[OMEGA PHX]

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I bought (or paid for at least) the premium rotors from r1. They are already rusting pretty good, it has only been a 10 months since I got them.

I feel like they had sent be the e-line's even though I paid the $320 for the set.

If your center hub is/was black then they are premium, if the hub is/was zinc coated as the rest of the rotor then they are e-line

[tamim13]

I answered this in the r1concepts thread that you had asked the same question -

I have tried both, the e-lines and Premium. Actually I have had better luck with the e-lines when it comes to rust. They lasted longer without rust than the Premium. The e-lines lasted me about 35k before I got the slightest shudder. But I'm sure for others, it will last longer, as I drive in rush hour traffic quite a bit. The premiums have also lasted me about the same amount of time and I've got the shudder again. Time to buy another set soon. I use Akebono's for the fronts and rears. They last long, are really quiet and have almost no dust.

Like I had said, the elines definitely did better on rust than the premiums.

[shashivr4]

Just placed an order with Steven for some E-Line Rotors and Posi Ceramic pads...very easy to work with and very knowledgable. Hoping the product will be just as good.

Thanks for everyone's comments/recommendations...really helped to decide between the E-Lines and Premiums.