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I might have already asked this, but I have some 355mm 2 piece rotors that need very light machining and need to find a brake shop that has experience with large rotors / big brakes and has a good quality set up. The brake kit supplier warned me not to go near the 'high st' places to get this work done. I guess there is Race Brakes but that's over on the west side. Any located in the SE that you guys have used and know to be recommended.

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Only ever used Howard at Race Brakes :laugh:

Just courier it to him, will cost you $10.

I could recommend you some decent guys at an ABS, but not sure of their expertise when it comes to larger rotors.

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They came to my mind too. There is some politics between them and the people who supplied my brake kit (NSW based so I can't 'go' to them), so for that reason (and without making any judgements) I probably don't want to go there.

Any other suggestions are welcome.

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LotusGTR

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where did you go?

Am going to Better Brakes in Cheltenham. I do not recommend them personally as I have yet to deal with them. 9585 0455. They do not have a workshop i.e. you need to pull the bits off and supply them to them. Same day rotor skimming service. Pick up and drop off.

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I have used Better Brakes for a while now, never had an issue with them. They have great service and are very good at what they do, I think that you'll be happy with their work and service. Thats just my own opinion while dealing with them, let us know how you go.

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I have used Better Brakes for a while now, never had an issue with them. They have great service and are very good at what they do, I think that you'll be happy with their work and service. Thats just my own opinion while dealing with them, let us know how you go.

Appreciate the feedback.

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my experience at Race Brakes was shitehouse so would be keen to know how you go at Better Brakes (they are miles closer too)

And i'm sure Traction Tyres would be more than up for the job as well.

You have a specific performance workshop you take your car too? i'm sure most the big tuners would have preferred places .... hmmm... think i'll ask Trent today when i'm down there :)

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