Rotor Questions
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Rotor Questions
Been kickin' around the idea of powdercoated calipers & thought this would be a good time to install drilled rotors too. ( This mod thing is a cancer 
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My question(s): Is there any real advantage of drilled/slotted over just drilled rotors? & what are my best sources for quality rotors?
)My question(s): Is there any real advantage of drilled/slotted over just drilled rotors? & what are my best sources for quality rotors?
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sorry cant answer you first question but i have drilled and slotted rotors for about 8000miles and have no problems with craking. I am sure going with a slotted rotor may wear down your brakes quicker though.
What ever brand you go with make sure they are zinc coated so they wont get any surface rust. thats the main reason i decided to swap out the rotors.
For good quality inexpensive rotors check out sportbrakes and eradispeed(sp).
O yeah, post pics when you have them installed
What ever brand you go with make sure they are zinc coated so they wont get any surface rust. thats the main reason i decided to swap out the rotors.
For good quality inexpensive rotors check out sportbrakes and eradispeed(sp).
O yeah, post pics when you have them installed
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I've had my Baer Eradispeeds (drilled and slotted) on my car for three years and 12K miles - Love the looks and have not had any problems.
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My personal opinion is to just get slotted rotors.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1649547
Been kickin' around the idea of powdercoated calipers & thought this would be a good time to install drilled rotors too. ( This mod thing is a cancer )
My question(s): Is there any real advantage of drilled/slotted over just drilled rotors? & what are my best sources for quality rotors?
)My question(s): Is there any real advantage of drilled/slotted over just drilled rotors? & what are my best sources for quality rotors?
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I have the Baer drilled /slotted on my C5 no issues at all...except whatever you do DO NOT USE MEGUIARS HOT WHEELS CLEANER on your wheels..it f#@%s up the finish of the rotors 
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Been kickin' around the idea of powdercoated calipers & thought this would be a good time to install drilled rotors too. ( This mod thing is a cancer )
My question(s): Is there any real advantage of drilled/slotted over just drilled rotors? & what are my best sources for quality rotors?
)My question(s): Is there any real advantage of drilled/slotted over just drilled rotors? & what are my best sources for quality rotors?
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Actually there is a disadvantage to having drilled or slotted rotors. You can read more on the subject in the autocross and racing section. Just do some searches on brakes, rotors, etc.
Drilled rotors take away surface area and weaken rotor. Probably not a big deal for regular driving, but if you drive hard it reduced performance and will result in cracked rotors.
Slots act like a cheese grater on the brake pads. Wears them out prematurely. Unnecessary these days with advancements in braking materials.
Save your money, unless your into bling.
Drilled rotors take away surface area and weaken rotor. Probably not a big deal for regular driving, but if you drive hard it reduced performance and will result in cracked rotors.
Slots act like a cheese grater on the brake pads. Wears them out prematurely. Unnecessary these days with advancements in braking materials.
Save your money, unless your into bling.
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Actually, for street driving, slotted rotors cause only marginally accelerated wear. The Tire Rack recently introduced dba (Disc Brakes Australia) That are exclusively slotted rotors - no drilled holes and no plain, pad-deposite-inducing rotors. The benefits of slotted rotors are numerous:
* Unidirectional slotting increases pad bite, reduces fade, and delivers exceptional braking performance.
* Slots continually de-glaze the brake pads, improving efficiency and reducing rotor scoring.
* Slots even out wear across the pad faces, increasing the effectivecontact area and extending rotor life.
* Slots help dissipate water when driving in poor weather, as well as pump away dust or dirt.
* Slotting also combats "out-gassing", where gas from the pad can form a cushion between pad and rotor, greatly reducing braking power.
As you can see, slots are not "bling" at all; they enhance performance and prevent the dreaded "pulsating pedal" that occurs when pad deposits adhere to a plain rotor face, unevenly. For street driving, slotted rotors make for an excellent choice. I have over 10,000 miles of aggressive street driving on my PowerSlot rotors and there is plenty of pad material left for many more years of driving.
* Unidirectional slotting increases pad bite, reduces fade, and delivers exceptional braking performance.
* Slots continually de-glaze the brake pads, improving efficiency and reducing rotor scoring.
* Slots even out wear across the pad faces, increasing the effectivecontact area and extending rotor life.
* Slots help dissipate water when driving in poor weather, as well as pump away dust or dirt.
* Slotting also combats "out-gassing", where gas from the pad can form a cushion between pad and rotor, greatly reducing braking power.
As you can see, slots are not "bling" at all; they enhance performance and prevent the dreaded "pulsating pedal" that occurs when pad deposits adhere to a plain rotor face, unevenly. For street driving, slotted rotors make for an excellent choice. I have over 10,000 miles of aggressive street driving on my PowerSlot rotors and there is plenty of pad material left for many more years of driving.