Brake rotors.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 6,937
Likes: 21
From: Waldorf MD
Try brakeperformance.com
Use zinc plated rotors, especially if they are slotted and drilled. This prevents the surfaces from rusting.
Drilled are only for looks, but I run them. DO NOT use drilled rotors on the track.
Slotted rotors prevent uneven brake deposits which cause pulsating brakes.
Use zinc plated rotors, especially if they are slotted and drilled. This prevents the surfaces from rusting.
Drilled are only for looks, but I run them. DO NOT use drilled rotors on the track.
Slotted rotors prevent uneven brake deposits which cause pulsating brakes.
Last edited by Oldvetter; Sep 3, 2009 at 09:08 PM.
Tech Contributor
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,843
Likes: 16
From: Howell Michigan
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11
Former Vendor
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 17,337
Likes: 39
From: Birmingham, AL www.hinsonsupercars.com 205-909-9402
Just like everyone else has said, the drilled rotors do nothing for performance. If you're looking for a nice quality long lasting Rotor, I would recommend Power Slot Cyro-Treated Rotors (Slotted). They resist warping and cracking while lasting 2-3 times longer than a traditional Rotor.
You can view all of our prices here http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...d-special.html
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Seth
You can view all of our prices here http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...d-special.html
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Seth
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,288
Likes: 2
From: Richmond Virginia
Go to www.raceshopper.com those guys are great. you have to email them for pricing but they are quick to respond. They machine rotors to order. I have a set of their drilled and slotted that I have had for 3 years and I drag race the car and have had no problems. Think I paid $230 shipped for fronts. They look better than the baer's IMO.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 11,614
Likes: 347
From: No Where USA
I would avoid drilled rotors; they not only take away braking surface area, but add nothing in return.
The new CTS-V and Viper ACR both come from the factory with slotted-only rotors. I have PowerSlots, which are cadmium-plated, not simply zinc-washed. Please, don't cheapen out on rotors. They are one of the most important components on our C5s.
The new CTS-V and Viper ACR both come from the factory with slotted-only rotors. I have PowerSlots, which are cadmium-plated, not simply zinc-washed. Please, don't cheapen out on rotors. They are one of the most important components on our C5s.
One question, how much did you spend on rotors for your daily driver. I payed $50 each for the ones on mine. They have been working fine for 2 years now. Another question....I don't race my vette, I usually drive it the same as I would drive any other car. So what is the difference.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 588
Likes: 1
From: Santa Ynez Ca.
In my opinion warped rotors are often the result of improper lug nut installation not overheating, at least not on the street. I've watched installers over torque lugs unevenly on several occasions, resulting in a warped and pulsating brake pedal.
On another note, alot of very high end cars come with drilled rotors, even the newer ZO6 models as well as AMG Mercedes so I doubt that newer drilled rotors which are stress relieved are prone to the problems that occured with early editions. And I also doubt that a competent company such as Baer would sell rotors that proved to be defective. I've had a set of Baer Eradispeed rotors on my '01 for several years and driven the 'hard on brakes' Hwy 1 to Monterey loop numerous times without any issues. In fact I would suggest that drilled rotors actually run cooler than just slotted or plain without any noticable reduction in braking. Just my 2 cents worth!
On another note, alot of very high end cars come with drilled rotors, even the newer ZO6 models as well as AMG Mercedes so I doubt that newer drilled rotors which are stress relieved are prone to the problems that occured with early editions. And I also doubt that a competent company such as Baer would sell rotors that proved to be defective. I've had a set of Baer Eradispeed rotors on my '01 for several years and driven the 'hard on brakes' Hwy 1 to Monterey loop numerous times without any issues. In fact I would suggest that drilled rotors actually run cooler than just slotted or plain without any noticable reduction in braking. Just my 2 cents worth!
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,288
Likes: 2
From: Richmond Virginia
All I know is that my car stops way better than it did before the rotors and the drilled holes aren't for braking power as much as cooler operating temps, my rotors don't get nearly as hot which is better for wheel bearings among other things (i'm sure we all know what those cost to replace), so there is more to it than "bling".
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,487
Likes: 4
From: WA
In my opinion warped rotors are often the result of improper lug nut installation not overheating, at least not on the street. I've watched installers over torque lugs unevenly on several occasions, resulting in a warped and pulsating brake pedal.
Pro
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 658
Likes: 4
From: North York Ontario
There is no such thing a warped rotors, what happens is the hot rotor inpegnates unevenly cause an uneven coeficeint of friction on the face of the rotor. I went through 3 rear rotors before changing them for the front rotors from a C6. I now have amazing brakes on the C5.
The conventional parking brake is lost forever, however there are parking brake calipers like on the Vipers and Ferrari's, that are adapted.
For about $200 a side.
See this
The conventional parking brake is lost forever, however there are parking brake calipers like on the Vipers and Ferrari's, that are adapted.
For about $200 a side.
See this
