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Old Dec 3, 2004 | 02:54 AM
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Who has bouoght the GM drilled and slotted rotors and do you like the look of them compared to other aftermarket rotors?
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I hope they are better than regular GM rotors 13K miles and they have already been replaced
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I bought the GM drilled and slotted rotors and had them installed a week ago. They really look much better than the stock rotors and didn't cost a lot. I haven't used them enough to judge how good they are, but so far they seem fine. The original rotors were taken off at 28,000 miles and they still are good enough to use. I still have the originals stored in my garage.
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I also have the GM D/S rotors that I purchased form Gene at Fred Beans. My original rotors and pads with over 13K were in perfect condition when removed. As for stopping, they feel the same as stock but I'm still in the "season" process. ( 50 mph to 0 then allow to cool then repeat several times) As for looks , I painted the hats with clear, recommended by "evil-twin" and they look great. I'd recommend them and Bean's for the great price.
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if there are any drawabacks to the GM offering - it'd be they are not zinc dipped.
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if there are any drawabacks to the GM offering - it'd be they are not zinc dipped.
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Correct, they are not zinc dipped. That's why Bill Vett and I painted the hats. I painted them black.
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Originally Posted by Mike Mercury
if there are any drawabacks to the GM offering - it'd be they are not zinc dipped.
This could be a big detractor, unless you paint your rotor hats up front. The GM ones will rust before you know it unless you do something to them. You may want to think about Sportsbrakes for these also.
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Originally Posted by torch red ryder
Correct, they are not zinc dipped. That's why Bill Vett and I painted the hats. I painted them black.
Did the same thing. I also purchased mine from Gene at Fred Beans. I would recommend them...
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I ordered them from GMPartsdirect.com $40 each and painted the hats black.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
This could be a big detractor, unless you paint your rotor hats up front. The GM ones will rust before you know it unless you do something to them. You may want to think about Sportsbrakes for these also.
Sportbrakes are great!!
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Sportbrakes are great!!
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