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My front cross drilled rotors are warped. Does the Contour or SVT for that matter have a floating hub assembly? The reason I asked is because the guy at the shop said they could re grind my brakes as long as they werent on a floating hub. I dont want to spend lots of money on new brakes and cant see why they wouldnt be able to re grind them.
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Steve
1998 SVT #95: Toreador Red - SHM headers,K&N Filter, Energy Suspension MM inserts, Cross Drilled Rotors,Redline Tranny Fluid, Custom Billet Aluminum Shift Knob
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Did you tell him they are cross drilled?
Turning cross drilled rotors will not give good results and normally just ends up breaking bits.
Just buy yourself a high quality set of full face rotors and ditch the "holey" ones! You'll get a small boost in braking performance and a big boost in longevity.
BTW - 4WD vehicles (truck front end normally) have full floating hubs. I'd be leary of this "guy" if he's asking you that...
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Looks like and excellent opportunity to fit some real brakes to the car, and at an discounted price right now....and no, I don't suggest they be drilled, but if you must I can accomodate. Worth considering.
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EBC 'Turbo Groove'..front & rear, no X drillings but grooves and dimples...better idea! 
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Cross drilling or gas slotting is kinda pointless if you aren't doing heavy racing. They don't last as long and are $$$. I like some good durable discs.
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Originally posted by TheGSRGuy:
Cross drilling or gas slotting is kinda pointless if you aren't doing heavy racing.
:rolleyes: So why are drilled/slotted rotors good for heavy racing? Anxiously awaiting an answer that will entertain me... -John
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Originally posted by Jugs: Originally posted by TheGSRGuy:
[b]Cross drilling or gas slotting is kinda pointless if you aren't doing heavy racing.
So why are drilled/slotted rotors good for heavy racing?
Anxiously awaiting an answer that will entertain me...
-John[/b]Won't give you the satisfaction. 
Dan Parmelee
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Originally posted by TheGSRGuy: Won't give you the satisfaction. No, I'm serious. You made a statement, so please explain.
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Okay well please excuse me if it comes off weird, I've been up for 35 hours and am heading to bed now. The purpose of cross-drilling/gas slotting is to allow brake gases to escape faster. These gases would normally push against the motion of the calipers and therefore reduce the effectiveness (brake fade). 99% of street driving does not involve braking that is hard enough and from high enough speeds to warrant that kind of brake cooling. My driving is entirely stop-and-go city driving and I have only experienced brake fade once. The one occasion that I did was when I was flying through a residential area at 3AM at 70+ MPH, constantly on and off the brakes. But seeing as how most people don't do that frequently (if at all), why spend the extra money? Ricers do it because it looks impressive. I doubt they know what it is for. Oh and yes, I do know that despite the reduced swept area, the brakes are still just as effective (friction is not related to surface area). *SIGHS*
Dan Parmelee
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From a manufactures point of view (and one that reflects the same as Wilwoods) the use of DRILLED rotors should be limited to street applications ONLY, not for track use. Say what?? The use of drilled rotors on the track is one bordering foolishness given the extreme levels of heat that will be generated with the proper pads. This extreme level will be the down fall of the holes....The difference in air temps will allow the iron to crack. While the purpose of the holes is to vent the gases of the pads (as is slotting) the added benefit is simply rotating mass. Yes, yes, we all know about Porsche and others who supply cars with rotors and holes in them. They are manufactured that way and not drilled. Not to mention the very improved dynamics of the car compared to yours....Few cars on the track have drilled rotors today- carbon aside. Most have slotted or plain rotors for all their applications. If they do run drilled ones you can be sure they are replaced often at the first signs of fatigue. If you want the 'look' I now reluctantly offer it, but don't push it. "Rotor Envy"
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