Brembo OE Front Rotors

My brakes have been squeaking for a while and based on visual inspection i do feel that the wear on the brake pads and on the disc rotors are uneven. The more clearly I look into my X the scarier it becomes as I come to realize how much abuse the previous owner has given it. Skimming it would have saved but then I've no clue of the existing rotors.

In order to replace the rotors, I've searched high and low for every possible economical replacement means. I must be kidding right? Economical? :-) I found the following sources.

1. Rotor from Tan Chong - RM800++ a piece. After discount RM630+
2. Same Nissan rotor from Double Champion - RM450 a piece
3. Compatible Taiwan rotor from Double Champion - RM 220 a piece
4. Brembo OE rotor from Lowyat - RM480 per pair.

Now the Brembo OE rotors definitely look like a bargain. There was a risk that these could be fakes. After much hesitation I took the risks with the Brembo OEs. According to the technical sheet, the material used are just normal cast iron and it is manufactured according to the OE specification. Based on research they should be manufactured in Brembo's OE factory in China. 

Now when the package arrived and un-boxing it. They definitely looked very original. The discs are wrapped nicely in anti-rust paper. Product documentation from Brembo were in the package. The workmanship visually looks good and does not show any signs or shabby manufacturing. Identification markers for the rotors are also found on the vent side of the rotor.


Now if these were indeed fakes. They are definitely very high quality fakes. My attempts to obtain guides from Brembo to identify fakes so far have yielded no response.


Along with the new rotors I installed new brake pads as well. I wanted some Sumitomo but Double Champion only has the Nissan original pads from Japan. These cost me RM320. I won't complain so long as it doesn't dust up on me.

Fuel Subsidy

Our beloved minister reported that there will be 2 price structure for petrol from May 1st 2010. The little revelation that he provided was that the subsidy will be based upon the engine capacity of the vehicle. Such smart and shallow decision. Here's the news stub at The Star.

For Malaysians, the price of petrol will also be based on engine capacity, which means that not all would be entitled to subsidised fuel, he added.

“Not all Malaysians will get the fuel subsidy, which should by right be given to those earning less,” he said.

Ismail said those eligible for the fuel subsidy would be able to buy fuel based on the current prices while those who are not eligible for it, will have to pay the market price.

“For RON95 petrol, the Goverment’s subsidy is 30sen per litre now. The current price of RON95 petrol is RM1.80 compared to the actual price, which is RM2.10.

“So, Malaysians who are not eligible for the subsidy and also non-citizens will have to pay RM2.10 or more,” he added.