Ebay question

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Oct 28, 2004 | 10:00 PM

fsr402

Thread Starter

Le Mans Master

Joined: Jan 2002

Posts: 5,556

Likes: 0

From: Jenison MI

Cruise-In VI Veteran

Cruise-In VII Veteran

St. Jude Donor '06

Ebay question

I was just "window shopping" on ebay and if you look up 1996 Corvette you will find a lot of people selling drilled and slotted brake rotors cheap ($150 - $280).
I will be doing a brake job on my 93 this winter and I was wondering if anyone has tried any of these low cost rotors. I don't plan on doing any Atuo-crossing and when I drive hard on the street I don't tend to use the brakes that much (I'm a motocross racer and brakes just slow you down). So I was wondering if anyone would think that some of these brake rotors would be just fine for normal street driving.

Oct 28, 2004 | 10:03 PM

JB666

Le Mans Master

Joined: Oct 2002

Posts: 7,178

Likes: 1

From: Bahston Mass.

I just picked up a set from www.irotors.com

I don't do a lot of driving, and the driving I do, is mild.. Drilled/Slotted/Zinc plated for $230 SHIPPED hit the nail on the head for me. They came, and are beautiful rotors.. They'll look great under there!!

As for performance, I haven't heard anything bad about them - Except for Mervz cracking one of his over a year ago...

Oct 28, 2004 | 10:40 PM

94redrag

Burning Brakes

Joined: Nov 2002

Posts: 895

Likes: 3

From: Washington MO

JB666,

Did you notice a difference in the braking with these rotors? Enough to say it was worth the cost? Been thinking of doing an upgrade myself, so I'm curious? Thanks, Zane

Oct 28, 2004 | 10:51 PM

JB666

Le Mans Master

Joined: Oct 2002

Posts: 7,178

Likes: 1

From: Bahston Mass.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94redrag

JB666,

Did you notice a difference in the braking with these rotors? Enough to say it was worth the cost? Been thinking of doing an upgrade myself, so I'm curious? Thanks, Zane

To be 100% honest with you, they are still sitting in my garage. I'm collecting parts. Looking for calipers/lines. I want to do it all at once. I'll take some pictures for you if you want? Email me at Jbaker666@comcast.net if your interested..Can't do it tonight, but the morning's a definite!

But, THIS is the reason I bought them(Old shot):

Last edited by JB666; Oct 28, 2004 at 11:07 PM.

Oct 28, 2004 | 11:14 PM

SLOWRIDE

Melting Slicks

Joined: Aug 2003

Posts: 2,101

Likes: 0

From: Orange TX

Oct 29, 2004 | 10:52 AM

fsr402

Thread Starter

Le Mans Master

Joined: Jan 2002

Posts: 5,556

Likes: 0

From: Jenison MI

Cruise-In VI Veteran

Cruise-In VII Veteran

St. Jude Donor '06

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB666

Sweet thanks..

Oct 29, 2004 | 11:32 AM

rocco16

Race Director

Joined: Dec 2002

Posts: 13,348

Likes: 233

From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB666

Drilled/Slotted/Zinc plated for $230 SHIPPED hit the nail on the head for me. They came, and are beautiful rotors.. They'll look great under there!!

If the $230 is for a set of four, it's a screamin' deal. If it's for two, its a fair price. If its for one...

Larry

Oct 29, 2004 | 11:49 AM

redvtt

Team Owner

Joined: Apr 2004

Posts: 36,040

Likes: 4

From: All great change begins at the dinner table Ronald Reagan

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94redrag

JB666,

Did you notice a difference in the braking with these rotors? Enough to say it was worth the cost? Been thinking of doing an upgrade myself, so I'm curious? Thanks, Zane

I had a set on my '85, I did like the fact they didn't fade out with repetitive braking. There was no increase in braking performance, if that's what you're looking for. If you plan to do a lot of braking (mountain roads, autocross, quarter mile high speed stopping, etc.) or just like their looks, then I'd recommend this as an upgrade. Corvette rotors are thin and warp quite a bit. I usually replace them, they don't cost more than $80 each for steel. I usually go to Napa for my drilled/slotted, $85 to $98 (?) each, for steel TRW.

If you want better braking:
1) Go to 13" Front rotor/caliper (ZR-1), but you'll need to change your rims. You don't need to change the rear, won't do any good, hardly used.

2) You can also adapt the front brakes to c5, you'll need an adapter bracket kit for the calipers. You don't need to change the rear, won't do any good, hardly used. Also, either change the rims or you can machine the caliper to fit with sawblades, so I hear. I also heard this upgrade will improve braking performance, but I haven't driven a car with this upgrade yet.