INTHERED

I would like to put a set of drilled rotors on my 2016.
Does anyone make a drilled rotor that looks like the Brembo that is reasonably priced ?

Thanks >>>> Inthered

KemahGT

Drilled rotors look cool but are not that great. It's very easy for cracks to form near all of those holes. For high performance you will want solid or at the very least slotted rotors.

Don't be a poseur.

INTHERED

So what I am a poseur, We are all poseurs.
How many can justify the numerous accessories that get bought every hour ?
I know all about drilled rotors since I have had them on all of my previous cars.
I have drilled my own in the past but I would rather purchase a set now that I am older with money to burn.

Inthered

Larry/car

Before you change rotors, research stopping distance and actual performance of the major brake brands to see exactly where the 2016 Corvette actually stands. I wouldn't think you want to install brakes that are inferior to what is already on your car.

capecodvette

Be careful sir. As an engineer, I can tell you with confidence that the Stingray Z51 slotted brake rotors are specifically and purposely designed to match the Stingray dynamics.

INTHERED

I am an Aerospace Engineer and that is BS.
I also do motorcycles too how many sportbikes do NOT have drilled rotors.
I really would appreciate it if someone found or made a set of drilled rotors for me.

Thanks >>>> Mike

fugly1

Maybe someone can answer the OP's question rather than give him opinions he's not interested in.

Just a thought.

jovette

I used Google and found a set of drilled rotors for the C7.....$320 for fronts and $280 for the rears, for a total of $600.......pretty pricey....

HAD2HAV2

I have a question, I understand slots to dissipate gases and heat so what are the holes for?

L8ter

http://weaponx-c7.myshopify.com/collections/brakes
http://weaponx-c7.myshopify.com/products/r1-rear-c7

HAD2HAV2

Nice products. I didn't look at the prices since my C7 base rotors are almost new but I bet one could burn some cash on those rotors easily.

INTHERED

These look really good and they would be perfect if they did not have the slots but if I can't find anything that looks better I will buy a set of these.

Thanks >>> Inthered

Cur

If you compare against a normal car, kind of. I just paid $90 for OEM for my Infiniti.

Now, considering that Z51 brakes have to be able to take track abuse from the get go, another $70 for 'track ready' rotors doesn't seem awful, to me at least.

vetteLT193

ebay has some listed for less $$. Note that some of the ebay sellers will do all drilled or all slotted if you don't like the drill/slot combo so it doesn't hurt to email or call them to ask.

As far as performance goes, the biggest benefit of the holes is air flow and a place for water to go. If your disks are soaked from rain and you slam on the brakes and have holes you don't get that initial lag of getting the water off the rotors because it will go through the holes instead. Brake dust also goes through the holes.

Why anyone would think that drilled is bad while the biggest and best names in braking are still using them is beyond me.

WilliamCall

Well, they are not reasonably priced, but Baer eradi-speed rotors might be what you are looking for. I had a set of them on my C5, they looked great, and I loved them (but they are a little pricey).

stevebz06

Essentially the same thing, plus a little mass reduction. I am pretty sure that this was started by some racers who were looking for any kind of performance edge.

Z06 1of38

What commission are you going to pay L8ter for his work on your behalf?

As an aerospace engineer you can appreciate what someone's time is worth....and you have "money to burn"

capecodvette

With all due respect, as an engineer, I respectfully disagree. Good luck sir.

Jay_Davis

Perhaps because some people actually understand the details instead of believing the marketing materials, like the majority do.

That's why those "big names" put disclaimers on those drilled rotors that they are for street use only, not high performance applications.

bigsapper

Exactly. Racers that don't mind the inevitable cracks because they replace the rotors frequently.