Brake discs ATE or Raybestos

I really like the Raybestos Element3, Coated rotors. I have them on my GTI in NW Ohio and they resist rust better than anything else I have tried.

I’m running Raybestos rotors (good warranty and price) with Stoptech Sport pads and I like the brakes quite a bit.

FWIW: I replaced the rotors (ATE), pads (Akebono), and brake fluid (Pentosin) last year, which cost me $291 and was not difficult at all.

I priced out parts at $201 + S&H for premium raybestos rotors and pads at all 4 corners for a 2012 outback 2.5l on rockauto. Will be better than new for less than half the price.

I replaced mine two years ago, both rotors and pads front and rear, with VW parts purchased from VWpartsvortex. As I recall, they were not Brembo, probably ATE. I spent a total of $718 on the set, which seemed reasonable considering the rotor size and how long they last. So far, the new ones are performing very well. As an aside, a few years ago I replaced the rotors with Brembos on a Subaru and was disappointed: the front ones warped almost immediately. The bottom line, I'm afraid, is that it is no longer enough to rely on the brand, especially if sourced on the secondary market. At least with "VW" marked parts the reputation of the vehicle manufacturer is on the line, though even that may not be enough to ensure high quality.

I'll add that I have used ATE rotors with this coating before on the car before my current daily driver and have had good results here in the rust belt. That's why I bought from them again 4,000 miles ago for new fronts on my current car. As with anything, your mileage may vary. I'm sure one could do much worse or much better for daily driver front brake rotors.

On my truck I got a screaming deal on some Brembo pads, and Raybestos rotors. Put them on today and I swear the truck stops better than my Impreza ever did with the Advance Autoparts Wearever Gold that were on it.

I replaced mine at 60K, just a few months ago. I used Raybestos rotors and pads. So far, so good

ATE orbital slotted rotors are the best I've used so far for the price.

Both brands of rotors are made by the same vender. Ive used both and there is no difference. ATE is another story,dont ever buy ATE,oem replacement crap.