Brake rotor Opinions.
Nov 11, 2007 | 06:18 PM
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Racer
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From: High Desert Southern California
Brake rotor Opinions.
I am about to buy rotors and brake pads for my new acquired 93, LT1 with 13" fronts and 12" rears. Factory style rotors are the least expensive, is it worth another $200 or so for slotted and/or drilled rotors? It is a daily driver, no track time. Just want to stop fast. Thanks.
Nov 11, 2007 | 06:26 PM
Race Director
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From: O'Fallon Missouri
Nope, just stick to the factory style rotors.
Nov 11, 2007 | 10:51 PM
Burning Brakes
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This has been talked about a few times. Really no difference unless you race the car hard or you want the drilled/slotted look. Don't go cheap on brake rotors. Buy GM or a brand well known.
Nov 12, 2007 | 12:03 AM
Melting Slicks
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Nov 12, 2007 | 12:21 AM
Le Mans Master
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Save the $200 and spend it on changing the tranny & rear dif fluid if you haven't already. Mine's a dd and I just use the solid rotor
Nov 12, 2007 | 12:50 AM
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Racer
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Thanks for the advice. Factory style it is. Will save the money for a clutch, probably not far off.
Nov 12, 2007 | 01:06 AM
8th Gear
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i would have to agree save the $$ and stick with stock but dont goe cheap the cheap roters tend to worp ez
Nov 12, 2007 | 06:26 AM
Le Mans Master
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STL94LT1
Nope, just stick to the factory style rotors.
And get the good made-in-USA NAPA ones.
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Nov 12, 2007 | 07:07 AM
Racer
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From: Sumter South Carolina
NAPA parts are well-made and are of higher quality than the other parts stores. It is worth the extra $$.
Nov 12, 2007 | 07:38 AM
Burning Brakes
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I agree with the other posts. Plain stock rotors will do just fine.
And get the good made-in-USA NAPA ones.
Brake rotor Opinions.
