C5 Caliper/Rotor Upgrade
Melting Slicks
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Burning Brakes
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So are they worth the expense on not ?? And do they work better than stock ones ? The only reason I ask is that I need new rotors.
Last edited by willBC5; Feb 3, 2007 at 04:22 PM.
Melting Slicks
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They are worth it only if you are willing to pay for nicer looking rotors, you will gain no performance. They are a little lighter, but not as much contact area, so it about equals out for performance compared to a blank rotor. If you can, go for slotted only, better looks with no performance loss plus they should be cheaper than D/S
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '05-'08
They are worth it only if you are willing to pay for nicer looking rotors, you will gain no performance. They are a little lighter, but not as much contact area, so it about equals out for performance compared to a blank rotor. If you can, go for slotted only, better looks with no performance loss plus they should be cheaper than D/S
D/S should be out of the question - just not worth the extra money for no performance improvement.
Le Mans Master
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From an functional standpoint, they don't work better, and therefore aren't worth it. Only you can answer the "looks better" question.
Have a good one,
Mike
Burning Brakes
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From: San Antonio Texas
You're asking two different questions: "Are they worth it?" and "Do they work better?" You didn't ask "do they look better?"
From an functional standpoint, they don't work better, and therefore aren't worth it. Only you can answer the "looks better" question.
Have a good one,
Mike
From an functional standpoint, they don't work better, and therefore aren't worth it. Only you can answer the "looks better" question.
Have a good one,
Mike
I'm needing to get some new rotors and I figured with all the "hoopla" about D/S rotors, I might try a set.
I found a full set (4) of D/S rotors on Ebay for about $165.00 shipped and wanted to know if it's worth buy them over stock replacements.
Race Director
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St. Jude Donor '08
I'm not looking for "do they look better".
I'm needing to get some new rotors and I figured with all the "hoopla" about D/S rotors, I might try a set.
I found a full set (4) of D/S rotors on Ebay for about $165.00 shipped and wanted to know if it's worth buy them over stock replacements.
I'm needing to get some new rotors and I figured with all the "hoopla" about D/S rotors, I might try a set.
I found a full set (4) of D/S rotors on Ebay for about $165.00 shipped and wanted to know if it's worth buy them over stock replacements.
The slotted ones are good cleaning the glaze off of your pads if you do some spirted driving.
Buying a better set of brake pads will improve your braking distances. I like Hawk HPS Street pads myself.
Race Director
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From: San Diego CA
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Former Vendor
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Yes it is, which is why I charge $200, plus core for my exchange. I've done over 200 CF members sets here and never had an unhappy customer. I can swap you out a set with no waiting, as I have them in stock!
Check out the gallery on my website, I can match almost any color you want, or do any color/lettering color combo you want. If you want it, I'll figure out a way to get it done!
Check out the gallery on my website, I can match almost any color you want, or do any color/lettering color combo you want. If you want it, I'll figure out a way to get it done!
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Le Mans Master
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From: Hot Springs AR
I'm not looking for "do they look better".
I'm needing to get some new rotors and I figured with all the "hoopla" about D/S rotors, I might try a set.
I found a full set (4) of D/S rotors on Ebay for about $165.00 shipped and wanted to know if it's worth buy them over stock replacements.
I'm needing to get some new rotors and I figured with all the "hoopla" about D/S rotors, I might try a set.
I found a full set (4) of D/S rotors on Ebay for about $165.00 shipped and wanted to know if it's worth buy them over stock replacements.
Have a good one,
Mike
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Former Vendor
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Atlanta Corvette sells the Delco Performance Drilled/Slotted rotors for $65 each. Add in $200 for powdercoating by me, and $100 for GM ceramic pads from gmpartshouse.com and you are at $560
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St. Jude Donor '05-'08
Great product and great service!!! 
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Heel & Toe
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Thanks to all of you for your input. I think you all are correct, and I will attempt to paint my calipers. However, I like the idea of getting it done for a 30 pack, but the idea of drunks working on my brakes I am not so sure I like! 
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