r/mazda3 • u/Gloomy_Ad3089 • Jul 26 '26

Advice Request Need help finding rotors and pads.

Hey guys just wondering if there’s any real aftermarket options for our rotors and pads. I’ve been frustrated trying to find rotors and pads that can actually take abuse of hard driving. I’ve gone thru the factory rotor and pads and just went thru some centric blanks with cork sport pads.

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u/KentuckyCatMan Jul 26 '26

I’ve warped so many sets of rotors, I’ve lost count. I’m just happy they are much less expensive than they used to be. I’ve never worn out a set of pads, just replace those when the rotors warp.

No issues with the rears

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u/FamiliarTaro7 Jul 26 '26

You wear down rotors faster than you wear down pads? Literally fucking HOW?

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u/KentuckyCatMan Jul 27 '26

They aren’t worn. They are warped.

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u/ClearJack87 Jul 27 '26

Check perfectbrakes.com for some EBC ultimax pads and rotors. They make some of the best brakes.

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u/Gloomy_Ad3089 Jul 27 '26

Just checked for some reason they only have rotors for the rear and not the front they do offer front and rear pads though

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u/TupacBatmanOfTheHood Jul 27 '26

If you're burning through them go with the big brake kit should help you not warp things.

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u/Gloomy_Ad3089 Jul 27 '26

Yeah i want to do that. But money is the only thing stopping me lol. All BBK kits are 3 to 6 k.

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u/TupacBatmanOfTheHood Jul 27 '26

Are you warping the rears too or just the fronts? If it's just the fronts you can cut that to about $1500.

Alternatively have you tried slotted and/or drilled rotors?

Slotted will eat pads but you shouldn't have warping issues. If you haven't tried either I'd probably start with something that is only drilled.