Best Rotors?
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Best Rotors?
Guys,
What's the best replacement rotors?
Drilled/Slotted? Zinc plated?
Can you have the drilled/slotted rotors cut if they warp?
Also, heard some rumors that they're prone to cracking?
Also, metallic or ceramic pads?
Thanks!
al
What's the best replacement rotors?
Drilled/Slotted? Zinc plated?
Can you have the drilled/slotted rotors cut if they warp?
Also, heard some rumors that they're prone to cracking?
Also, metallic or ceramic pads?
Thanks!
al
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This is mainly dependant on what your car's purpose is.
If you see alot of track/strip time, traditional full surface rotors (non slot/drilled) are essential and somtimes mandatory.
If your car is primarily a street car, Drilled and slotted are often better. (especially if you happen to see rain)
Zinc Washed rotors don't rust easily.
If you see alot of track/strip time, traditional full surface rotors (non slot/drilled) are essential and somtimes mandatory.
If your car is primarily a street car, Drilled and slotted are often better. (especially if you happen to see rain)
Zinc Washed rotors don't rust easily.
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I have these on mine and have had no issues. Put them on about a year ago. I recommend you clear coat the center hats with hi-temp clear. The zinc is a good protector but some complain they still rust after some time and wear. I am making a comment about zinc coated rotors in general, not just the sportbrakes. I got them more for looks than stopping power but I will say the car stops as good if not better than it did with stock rotors.
If you track your car, I would not get cross drilled rotors as they are more prone to crack. You are better off with a slotted rotor only or something designed specifically for track use.
Good inexpensive rotors:
Sportbrakes
Rotorpros
Napa
Baer Decelarotors
Good hi dollar rotors:
Baer
Stoptech
Alcon
Wilwood
Red Devil
Good luck with it.
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Yea GM rotors cost me about $100 extra. My Z06 pads cost a few bills extra also. My car is made in Bowling Green, not Japan.
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If you track your car, I would not get cross drilled rotors as they are more prone to crack. You are better off with a slotted rotor only or something designed specifically for track use.
Good inexpensive rotors:
Sportbrakes
Rotorpros
Napa
Baer Decelarotors
Good hi dollar rotors:
Baer
Stoptech
Alcon
Wilwood
Red Devil
Good inexpensive rotors:
Sportbrakes
Rotorpros
Napa
Baer Decelarotors
Good hi dollar rotors:
Baer
Stoptech
Alcon
Wilwood
Red Devil
I run a set of the Baer Eradispeed rotors on mine and have been very pleased.
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After extensive research, here's my take:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1410305
Dave
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1410305
Dave
