[JohnGD]

What brake pads are you using? Akebono ProAct ceramic?

You should also check the caliper anchor pins to see if they are sticking. When you push back the caliper pistons with a c-clamp do they move in very easily? Like with 2-finger easy pressure?

I seem to need new rotors every 50K miles or so and wanted to find out if that was about the average for these cars.
I have never turned them as mine seem to get warped and I've heard that warped rotors aren't really fixed by turning them.

As for my driving style, I am no speed demon.
I usually am gentle in my starts and stops but there is a large hill that I drive down everyday and I think that may have something to do with them getting warped.

How many miles are you averaging between rotors?

 

[JohnGD]

Use Brembo. It's the gold standard. Don't know much about the PBR Axxis company. It's Australian.

When you check the anchor pins, you should be able to move them with two fingers' light pressure. If it even sticks on the first try then they need to be cleaned and relubed.

Don't use petroleum cleaner on rubber parts. Use alcohol to wipe them clean and allow to dry. Spray metal parts with brake cleaner. Take the rubber bushing off one of the pins before spraying and let completely dry before putting it back on. Personally, I'd even leave it off, even if I don't like to modify designs like that.

For these applications I think the newer Permatex ceramic extreme disc lube would be the better grease.

If it's not the caliper hardware then it may be the brake pads themselves. I don't think the main problem is with the rotors. I think the Centric C-tek or Raybestos PG should work. That's why I wonder if Akebonos pads will work better. If heat is an issue, then maybe Hawk pads may be an option.

Fenixus - how are the Hawks so far compared to Akebono SP?

OK, I found Brembo Rotors for $41.98 each and PBR rotors for $26.64 each.
How good are PBR?

Front brake job should not cost too much as the Duralast pads are lifetime replacements so I can just bring mine in and get a new set for free.
I recently replaced the brake fluid so worst case scenario is about $84 plus shipping.