A quick Question about brake rotors.
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A quick Question about brake rotors.
After reading the posts I decided to go with zips slotted turbo gas rotors. I received a call from zips saying they no longer make these but they do have the, I think its called drilled rotors, I’ve read that these get stress cracks after a while. They cost 99.00 each should I go for them or look elsewhere?
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Re: A quick Question about brake rotors. (93aqua)
If they were cast with the holes in them, youre ok.
If not, theyll probably crack one day.
If not, theyll probably crack one day.
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I have the blade rims so you cant see them, i just need to buy rotors and not sure what to get. I just need to slow down after the 1/4 mile. I looked into the baer high performance one but they are like 600-800, but i dont think i need all that. So other suggestions about what rotors to get i will listen.
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Re: (93aqua)
Call NAPA in Point Pleasant, tell Craig I sent you, he can hook you up with stock replacements, or call Contemporary Corvette 1-800-367-8388, ask for Ron, tell him I sent you, he can also hook you up with stock replacements. NAPA also has slotted and/or drilled rotors.
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Re: A quick Question about brake rotors. (93aqua)
I put Stillen rotors on my 93 about 4 months ago..no problems..they run about $440.00..check 'em out at stillen.com
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Re: A quick Question about brake rotors. (golfboy1)
I also ordered Stillen front rotors couple of days ago but they have not confirmed my order yet. Will report of my experiences. I've read many times that some Stillen rotors have said "Brembo" in the inside so they might be Brembos OEM production??
> Scorp said: Get 'em if you just like the looks, not if you expect performance gains.
Perforated rotors work better in rain so in that sence you will get performance gains.
Toni
[Modified by ToniH, 3:37 PM 3/28/2003]
> Scorp said: Get 'em if you just like the looks, not if you expect performance gains.
Perforated rotors work better in rain so in that sence you will get performance gains.
Toni
[Modified by ToniH, 3:37 PM 3/28/2003]
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Re: A quick Question about brake rotors. (ToniH)
...Perforated rotors work better in rain so in that sence you will get performance gains.
We don't get enough rain around here to get any experience! Drivers here just slide. :mad
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Re: A quick Question about brake rotors. (John Row)
> Never heard this before. Is this your experience or have you seen tests?
It is actually very logical: think about aqua planing (your car rises on top of water when driving too fast and there is too much water on road resulting loss of controll). Less you have tire thread easier to get into this trouble. With slicks you get into this situation with very little water. I personally have spinned out with a race car 3 or 4 times when it suddenly started raining while driving with slicks. You have seen this happen many times with F1 or Cart race cars. Ok, still with me? Now think of a stock brake rotor and brake pad, both smooth ie. no thread, slots, holes etc. When it is raining or just wet, water can go between the pad and rotor. Water does not compress ie. the brake pad does not contact efficiently with the rotor when you brake. Can cause problems if stopping is needed in the next corner. With perforated and/or slotted rotors water (or vapour) has a place to go and brakes work better. This is why they urge you to test your brakes after a car wash. I hope I made some sense?
Here is the only source I now found to confirm that anything I just said makes any sense officially:) http://www2.uk.porsche.com/english/g...remsanlage.htm
Toni
It is actually very logical: think about aqua planing (your car rises on top of water when driving too fast and there is too much water on road resulting loss of controll). Less you have tire thread easier to get into this trouble. With slicks you get into this situation with very little water. I personally have spinned out with a race car 3 or 4 times when it suddenly started raining while driving with slicks. You have seen this happen many times with F1 or Cart race cars. Ok, still with me? Now think of a stock brake rotor and brake pad, both smooth ie. no thread, slots, holes etc. When it is raining or just wet, water can go between the pad and rotor. Water does not compress ie. the brake pad does not contact efficiently with the rotor when you brake. Can cause problems if stopping is needed in the next corner. With perforated and/or slotted rotors water (or vapour) has a place to go and brakes work better. This is why they urge you to test your brakes after a car wash. I hope I made some sense?
Here is the only source I now found to confirm that anything I just said makes any sense officially:) http://www2.uk.porsche.com/english/g...remsanlage.htm
Toni
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Re: A quick Question about brake rotors. (John Row)
Hi John,
I'm in San Diego also, north county coastal. When I read your post my mind flashed a picture of a rear ender.
I got my LT4 a couple of weeks ago & with the rain then, I went out and played a bit with asr & anti lock brakes. It was almost like dry roads.
Then I got to thinking, it I stop short, in the rain, the odds of a "native" San Diegan rear ending me are probably about 1 in 2.
Better sharpen up my defensive driving techniques & figure out how to make em back off my six.
Maybe a switch that will flash my brake lights, probably illegal but better than a rear end.
See ya! :flag
PS: My 2 cents on drilled/slotted rotors 99% looks 1%better stopping. In most cases the limiting factor is the tire & road surface not the brakes.
[Modified by froggy47, 5:35 PM 3/28/2003]
I'm in San Diego also, north county coastal. When I read your post my mind flashed a picture of a rear ender.
I got my LT4 a couple of weeks ago & with the rain then, I went out and played a bit with asr & anti lock brakes. It was almost like dry roads.
Then I got to thinking, it I stop short, in the rain, the odds of a "native" San Diegan rear ending me are probably about 1 in 2.
Better sharpen up my defensive driving techniques & figure out how to make em back off my six.
Maybe a switch that will flash my brake lights, probably illegal but better than a rear end.
See ya! :flag
PS: My 2 cents on drilled/slotted rotors 99% looks 1%better stopping. In most cases the limiting factor is the tire & road surface not the brakes.
[Modified by froggy47, 5:35 PM 3/28/2003]
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Re: A quick Question about brake rotors. (froggy47)
Hey Froggy, only good way I've found to keep your 6 clear is with the long pedal.
You planning on attending Plastic Fantastic, If so, I'll keep an eye open for a black LT4.
:cheers:
You planning on attending Plastic Fantastic, If so, I'll keep an eye open for a black LT4.
:cheers: