Buying Rotors
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Buying Rotors
I am really wanted to get drilled and slotted rotors, mainly for the looks. My rotors are fine but stock.
I was wondering if I am crazy to consider used? Is there a way to tell by looking at a rotor how much life it has left.
If I went new what are the good brands and what should I be looking to spend on 4? Just curious Ive heard there is a lot of crap rotors that crack easy if its a bad brand.
Thanks guys
I was wondering if I am crazy to consider used? Is there a way to tell by looking at a rotor how much life it has left.
If I went new what are the good brands and what should I be looking to spend on 4? Just curious Ive heard there is a lot of crap rotors that crack easy if its a bad brand.
Thanks guys
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
Drilled rotors are a lot of hype... The holes will plug with brake dust over time and if they are used hard, WILL CRACK between the holes.
On the other hand, slotted rotors work VERY WELL and do improve rotor efficiency.
I purchased 4 new OEM Replacement premium rotors from NAPA and the price was outstanding. Its been many many years ago since they were replaced and are 100% fantastic. ACTIVE Duty and Vets get a discount!
I use the brakes hard and have ZERO warapage issues. I don't TRACK my car. That's a whole different ball game.
Someone told me that NAPA now have a slotted rotor but, I have not looked into that.
Here,,, I googled it:
http://knowhow.napaonline.com/stop-r...brake-upgrade/
Give them a call and see what they offer and if it interest you..
If it were ME,,, I would stay away from drilled rotors. Had them on my C6 Z51 coupe. They didn't crack but they sure did plug up with brake dust!
On the other hand, slotted rotors work VERY WELL and do improve rotor efficiency.
I purchased 4 new OEM Replacement premium rotors from NAPA and the price was outstanding. Its been many many years ago since they were replaced and are 100% fantastic. ACTIVE Duty and Vets get a discount!
I use the brakes hard and have ZERO warapage issues. I don't TRACK my car. That's a whole different ball game.Someone told me that NAPA now have a slotted rotor but, I have not looked into that.
Here,,, I googled it:
http://knowhow.napaonline.com/stop-r...brake-upgrade/
Give them a call and see what they offer and if it interest you..
If it were ME,,, I would stay away from drilled rotors. Had them on my C6 Z51 coupe. They didn't crack but they sure did plug up with brake dust!
Le Mans Master
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See post #45 of my Grand Sport project thread to see what I did...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...project-3.html
I would not buy used brake parts unless I was VERY confident of their history and serviceability.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...project-3.html
I would not buy used brake parts unless I was VERY confident of their history and serviceability.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 136
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From: Lees Summit Missouri
Drilled rotors are a lot of hype... The holes will plug with brake dust over time and if they are used hard, WILL CRACK between the holes.
On the other hand, slotted rotors work VERY WELL and do improve rotor efficiency.
I purchased 4 new OEM Replacement premium rotors from NAPA and the price was outstanding. Its been many many years ago since they were replaced and are 100% fantastic. ACTIVE Duty and Vets get a discount! I use the brakes hard and have ZERO warapage issues. I don't TRACK my car. That's a whole different ball game.
Someone told me that NAPA now have a slotted rotor but, I have not looked into that.
Here,,, I googled it:
http://knowhow.napaonline.com/stop-r...brake-upgrade/
Give them a call and see what they offer and if it interest you..
If it were ME,,, I would stay away from drilled rotors. Had them on my C6 Z51 coupe. They didn't crack but they sure did plug up with brake dust!
On the other hand, slotted rotors work VERY WELL and do improve rotor efficiency.
I purchased 4 new OEM Replacement premium rotors from NAPA and the price was outstanding. Its been many many years ago since they were replaced and are 100% fantastic. ACTIVE Duty and Vets get a discount!
I use the brakes hard and have ZERO warapage issues. I don't TRACK my car. That's a whole different ball game.Someone told me that NAPA now have a slotted rotor but, I have not looked into that.
Here,,, I googled it:
http://knowhow.napaonline.com/stop-r...brake-upgrade/
Give them a call and see what they offer and if it interest you..
If it were ME,,, I would stay away from drilled rotors. Had them on my C6 Z51 coupe. They didn't crack but they sure did plug up with brake dust!
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Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Sacramento ca
Drilled rotors are a lot of hype... The holes will plug with brake dust over time and if they are used hard, WILL CRACK between the holes.
On the other hand, slotted rotors work VERY WELL and do improve rotor efficiency.
I purchased 4 new OEM Replacement premium rotors from NAPA and the price was outstanding. Its been many many years ago since they were replaced and are 100% fantastic. ACTIVE Duty and Vets get a discount! I use the brakes hard and have ZERO warapage issues. I don't TRACK my car. That's a whole different ball game.
Someone told me that NAPA now have a slotted rotor but, I have not looked into that.
Here,,, I googled it:
http://knowhow.napaonline.com/stop-r...brake-upgrade/
Give them a call and see what they offer and if it interest you..
If it were ME,,, I would stay away from drilled rotors. Had them on my C6 Z51 coupe. They didn't crack but they sure did plug up with brake dust!
On the other hand, slotted rotors work VERY WELL and do improve rotor efficiency.
I purchased 4 new OEM Replacement premium rotors from NAPA and the price was outstanding. Its been many many years ago since they were replaced and are 100% fantastic. ACTIVE Duty and Vets get a discount!
I use the brakes hard and have ZERO warapage issues. I don't TRACK my car. That's a whole different ball game.Someone told me that NAPA now have a slotted rotor but, I have not looked into that.
Here,,, I googled it:
http://knowhow.napaonline.com/stop-r...brake-upgrade/
Give them a call and see what they offer and if it interest you..
If it were ME,,, I would stay away from drilled rotors. Had them on my C6 Z51 coupe. They didn't crack but they sure did plug up with brake dust!
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Pro
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Sacramento ca
See post #45 of my Grand Sport project thread to see what I did...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...project-3.html
I would not buy used brake parts unless I was VERY confident of their history and serviceability.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...project-3.html
I would not buy used brake parts unless I was VERY confident of their history and serviceability.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: West Virginia
"Drilled" rotors are OK if they were designed to be that way. Like Baer Eradispeeds for example. Had them on now for north of 40k miles with no issues at all, definitely no "clogging" - in fact that's a new one on me.
p.s. and I bought them used originally.....
p.s. and I bought them used originally.....
Race Director
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From: South Western Ontario
Check the Brakemotive rotors. They are a little over $200 for pads and drilled/slotted rotors. Lots of people here have installed then and I haven't seen anyone here complain about the quality. The pads are nothing special though. I believe they are still a forum vender too.
Last edited by lionelhutz; May 1, 2015 at 12:16 AM.
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I am really wanted to get drilled and slotted rotors, mainly for the looks. My rotors are fine but stock.
I was wondering if I am crazy to consider used? Is there a way to tell by looking at a rotor how much life it has left.
If I went new what are the good brands and what should I be looking to spend on 4? Just curious Ive heard there is a lot of crap rotors that crack easy if its a bad brand.
Thanks guys
I was wondering if I am crazy to consider used? Is there a way to tell by looking at a rotor how much life it has left.
If I went new what are the good brands and what should I be looking to spend on 4? Just curious Ive heard there is a lot of crap rotors that crack easy if its a bad brand.
Thanks guys
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From: oregon
Check the Brakemotive rotors. They are a little over $200 for pads and drilled/slotted rotors. Lots of people here have installed then and I haven't seen anyone here complain about the quality. The pads are nothing special though. I believe they are still a forum vender too.
the OP could reuse his OE rotors and buy authentic z06 pads from amazon sold under the ac delco label for 150 shipped front and rear. nice increase in stopping power and less than the china made garbage from brakeomotive
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From: South Western Ontario
Ya, I'm seen lots of people who never owned a set say they are junk, but find some threads with actual owners who didn't race their car and still had issues with them. I put a set on my car to try them out and they've stood-up as well as the OE ones did.
You can spend $700 or $800 for a set of Baer rotors and get much better rotors. But them, they're about 3x the cost so they'd better be nice rotors.
You can spend $700 or $800 for a set of Baer rotors and get much better rotors. But them, they're about 3x the cost so they'd better be nice rotors.
Last edited by lionelhutz; May 1, 2015 at 12:25 AM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
Check the Brakemotive rotors. They are a little over $200 for pads and drilled/slotted rotors. Lots of people here have installed then and I haven't seen anyone here complain about the quality. The pads are nothing special though. I believe they are still a forum vender too.
Opened up the boxes....they look good. $190.00 for four rotors plus ceramic pads+free shipping.
Will post when they are installed.
Le Mans Master
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From: Lynn MA
Check the Brakemotive rotors. They are a little over $200 for pads and drilled/slotted rotors. Lots of people here have installed then and I haven't seen anyone here complain about the quality. The pads are nothing special though. I believe they are still a forum vender too.
Race Director
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From: oregon
Ya, I'm seen lots of people who never owned a set say they are junk, but find some threads with actual owners who didn't race their car and still had issues with them. I put a set on my car to try them out and they've stood-up as well as the OE ones did.
You can spend $700 or $800 for a set of Baer rotors and get much better rotors. But them, they're about 3x the cost so they'd better be nice rotors.
You can spend $700 or $800 for a set of Baer rotors and get much better rotors. But them, they're about 3x the cost so they'd better be nice rotors.
brakes and tires are the two most important parts of a car
Melting Slicks
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Nothing wrong with drilled and slotted if you are a "cruiser" kinda guy. If you drive the car HARD, I wouldn't.
BTW, been a tech/mechanic most of my adult life and have never heard of a rotor "clogging" with brake dust.
And I hate the factory style pads, the brake dust makes me want to pull my hair out. For 75% of the guys a high quality ceramic pad the is PROPERLY BEDDED works well on the street.
BTW, been a tech/mechanic most of my adult life and have never heard of a rotor "clogging" with brake dust.
And I hate the factory style pads, the brake dust makes me want to pull my hair out. For 75% of the guys a high quality ceramic pad the is PROPERLY BEDDED works well on the street.
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
Nothing wrong with drilled and slotted if you are a "cruiser" kinda guy. If you drive the car HARD, I wouldn't.
BTW, been a tech/mechanic most of my adult life and have never heard of a rotor "clogging" with brake dust.
And I hate the factory style pads, the brake dust makes me want to pull my hair out. For 75% of the guys a high quality ceramic pad the is PROPERLY BEDDED works well on the street.
BTW, been a tech/mechanic most of my adult life and have never heard of a rotor "clogging" with brake dust.
And I hate the factory style pads, the brake dust makes me want to pull my hair out. For 75% of the guys a high quality ceramic pad the is PROPERLY BEDDED works well on the street.
QUOTE"
BTW, been a tech/mechanic most of my adult life and have never heard of a rotor "clogging" with brake dust.
QUOTE"
And I hate the factory style pads, the brake dust makes me want to pull my hair out.
You provided the answer to your own statement..
The factory Z51 pads dust pretty bad.
If you have a Z-51 C6,, take a close look at the drilled rotors and see if they are not full of brake dust.
I had to use a drill bit and unclog each front rotor (by hand) after about 25,000 mile.