Rotors and pads

[WhipE350]

I have a 2000 'S' and used Balo zink coated rotors and Mintex pads. Couldn't beat the price. Balo rotors are German, top quality, and only $65 a peice, not sure but they may be OEM. Pads I got all 4 for like < $70.

The brakes feel perfect, but I wish I had spent the money and got Akebono pads in the front. I put them on my Benz and they are awesome...zero dust. The Mintex put off a ton of hot dust and seem to be damaging my rims a little.

Just my 2 cents. The Balo rotors are a great buy.

I got my car in Nov and it was generally well cared for and the rotors just dropped off, all calipers bolts were in perfect shape after 53k miles. If yours rotors have never been changed it is possible the existing pads (if original) have the stuck on backing pads that fit into the caliper pistons...I reused mine.

[stateofidleness]

I didn't seen any cross-drilled/slotted options on the Balos.

Another thing I just thought of.. whenever it's overcast (humid) or has rained, the stock rotors I have now get a layer of "rust" on them even after a short time of being wet. Is there a "coating" I should look for or a certain material I can look for that won't do this?

It's annoying to walk outside and see nasty rust-colored wheels every time it rains...

[stateofidleness]

..one more question, do I need to replace the brake pad wear sensors on all 4 wheels as well or are these a longer life item? (i'm at 65,000 miles)