Rotors and pads.... - 02/16/05 03:02 PM
Originally posted by TourDeForce:
Nay.
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Originally posted by TourDeForce:
Nay.
Get Stazi brake kit. Outstanding quality, low dust, very effective stock replacements for a reasonable price. I recently got two sets for my two Contours and I am delighted with them.
Originally posted by Big Jim:
Drilled and slotted rotors do nothing for the performance of your brakes. Get them only if you feel that you must have them for looks, and be aware that drilling and slotting may actually decrease the life of the rotors.
Originally posted by BlackSleeper:
First off I'm not trying to knock you, just inquiring for more info.
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Q:If drilled and slotted rotors do nothing for braking performance then why do they used them on the Lemans GT cars? There was an article link in a post awhile ago that explained this in detail, IIRC.
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From what i have read,cross drilled rotors are made primarily for cars equipped with integrated "brake ducts" like Porsche's,BMW and Corvettes.
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This channel of air forces its way from behind the rotor out through the holes, causing a cooling affect.
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Yes they will probably eat up pads a lot quicker.
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I hear all the time "don't get Cross drilled rotors they will crack after a few months" well if you buy crap rotors, I'm sure they will, and if you don't have ture brake ducts you may be at more of a risk as well. If one were to buy Brembo rotors, "cross drilled by Brembo" they would be ok.
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The failure rate tests these rotors go through is like 300%,engineers design them this way so covers the legality issues of being liable etc.
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please feel free to correct me. Once again I'm not trying to argue, just my $.02
Originally posted by ContourKev:
Drilled/Slotted rotors are also a pain in the ass for those who have to cut them with the Brake Laite(sp?)
Originally posted by Big Jim:
I don't have trouble machining drilled and / or slotted rotors. It is true that they cannot be cut as agressively as blank rotors, but I don't try to machine rotors agressively even on plain rotors.
If you have trouble getting them machined, try another machine shop or garage.
Originally posted by RTStabler51:
You can't turn slotted or driller rotors.
I guess I'm the only one who stands by slotted rotors. Drilled for a street car are not worth it. I like the benefits the slotted rotors give, and will be what I buy for the rest of my vehicles. They aid in cooling and also keep the pads from glazing as well.....Originally posted by ContourKev:
Drilled/Slotted rotors are also a pain in the ass for those who have to cut them with the Brake Laite(sp?)
Originally posted by ContourKev:
Drilled/slotted rotors are only good if you race your car, and use your brakes often to slow down at high speeds. The reasoning in having that is when the brakes are at a very high tempeture, a gas will form, so when you apply the brakes, the gas prevents braking, Slotted/drilled rotors allow that gas to escape, and allowing the brakes to function correctly.
Originally posted by RTStabler51:
You can't turn slotted or driller rotors.
I guess I'm the only one who stands by slotted rotors. Drilled for a street car are not worth it. I like the benefits the slotted rotors give, and will be what I buy for the rest of my vehicles. They aid in cooling and also keep the pads from glazing as well.....