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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 04:50 PM
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I only cruise, but would like the aggressive look, or just my preference. I see vendors here sell Powerstop Z/23 Evolution Sport Performance slotted and drilled rotors and pads. Anyone here has or has had experience with Powerstop rotors and pads? My last set is from Napa, stock rotors mid grade pads. 60000 miles and ten and half years on em, think it's time
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Recently installed them on my 01 Vert. Bedded them in per the instruction included with the pad. I haven't had any issues since the installation in September 2016. I think the drilled and slotted rotors add a nice touch without sacrificing normal braking function
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I was looking on Brake World web site they have some good prices and comes in different colors. I viewed the details thinking pulling the trigger on them. Check them out give me your opinion.
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I was looking on Brake World web site they have some good prices and comes in different colors. I viewed the details thinking pulling the trigger on them. Check them out give me your opinion.
OK I will look and get back to you.
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Recently installed them on my 01 Vert. Bedded them in per the instruction included with the pad. I haven't had any issues since the installation in September 2016. I think the drilled and slotted rotors add a nice touch without sacrificing normal braking function
Appreciate the feed back Red Rag Top. Yes I like the added touch and the looks
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I only cruise, but would like the aggressive look, or just my preference. I see vendors here sell Powerstop Z/23 Evolution Sport Performance slotted and drilled rotors and pads. Anyone here has or has had experience with Powerstop rotors and pads? My last set is from Napa, stock rotors mid grade pads. 60000 miles and ten and half years on em, think it's time
Been seriously looking at these myself. Subscribed.
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If you are tracking the car solid rotors are best.

Drilled and slotted are for show maybe some light street use. Drilled rotors crack more often then will be doing brake job again.

http://www.autos.com/aftermarket-par...slotted-rotors
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I have had my drilled and slotted for 4 years now DD no cracks seen on them. Made in USA I stay away from out of country parts. JMO
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If nothing changes in my order status, I'm almost certain that Brake World x drilled and slotted rotors is the way to go. They ship here on the island, and no charge for shipping. I will get my pads locally here in town.
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Originally Posted by sirdano
If you are tracking the car solid rotors are best.

Drilled and slotted are for show maybe some light street use. Drilled rotors crack more often then will be doing brake job again.

http://www.autos.com/aftermarket-par...slotted-rotors
Great article sirdano, you race track guys aught to read this. Me, I'm just cruising my vehicle and for aesthetics.
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Originally Posted by stingray76l82
I have had my drilled and slotted for 4 years now DD no cracks seen on them. Made in USA I stay away from out of country parts. JMO
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Originally Posted by stingray76l82
I have had my drilled and slotted for 4 years now DD no cracks seen on them. Made in USA I stay away from out of country parts. JMO
Do a google search all rotors are made in china now.

Now final clean maybe done here but all are cast and made there. look it up
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Originally Posted by sirdano
Do a google search all rotors are made in china now.

Now final clean maybe done here but all are cast and made there. look it up
I just purchased 2 front drill and slotted from POWER STOP. Looked on both sides of rotor no where " MADE IN ---
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I did very happy with my decision.
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