drilled rotors, worth it?

hondaEX77 · #1 08-15-2006, 11:41 AM

i need to replace my brakes and i was wondering if getting drilled rotors is worth it and if it even does anything as far as quicker bracking or adding brake pad life? i've also read that the slotted rotors eat up pads. and arent necassary unless your racing

my99cavy · #2 08-15-2006, 12:24 PM

I really wouldnt bother. Yes they do accelerate pad wear. They basically are intended to sweep away hot brake gasses created under duress. Your car will stop the same way it stops from the factory except your braking distance will be greatly improved due to the brake rotors. thats just my

on the matter. everyone has there own opinon on if they are worth it or not.

BeZerK2112 · #3 08-15-2006, 12:30 PM

Not worth it at all. I would replace the rotors with some solid brembos. Think of it this way, the more surface area you have the better! You'll never need slotted or drilled rotors on a street car unless you are going for a cool cosmedic look in my opinion.

hondaEX77 · #4 08-15-2006, 01:03 PM

thanks guys sounds like i'll just go with some regular rotors. no need to waste money for a regular car.

Classicrocjunkie · #5 08-15-2006, 02:32 PM

I have the BAER DECELA cross drilled and slotted rotors with HAWK HPS pads.. If i ever burn through this set, i will be getting the same setup again. They bite like crazy and don't slow the car down, but actually STOP it.

MrR0b0t0 · #6 08-15-2006, 05:55 PM

Haha thats gotta be good for the frame... anyway, somewhere i heard that if you are using them for daily driver, but still want better performance, than you want only slotted rotors. I think he said the drills wore down the pads quicker or something, anyone know what im talking about?

hondaEX77 · #7 08-17-2006, 05:43 PM

i think you got it backwards Mrroboto, i read that the slotted rotors are used for racing to scrape the pads so they dont get glazed over. and the drilled holes let the gases dissapate easily. so drilled rotors are better for everyday driving

OverAllComa · #8 08-18-2006, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by hondaEX77

i think you got it backwards Mrroboto, i read that the slotted rotors are used for racing to scrape the pads so they dont get glazed over. and the drilled holes let the gases dissapate easily. so drilled rotors are better for everyday driving

Spot on

01Cavy · #9 08-18-2006, 05:25 PM

I'm using Powerslot rotors with carbon metallic pads, and I love them. I got them mostly for cosmetic since my rims are so open, and they are great on not creating a lot of brake dust.

Classicrocjunkie · #10 08-21-2006, 09:43 PM

Well for as much as i drive my car... maybe 300 miles this season, i figure this is the last set of pads I am going to need for a loooooong time.

my99cavy · #11 08-21-2006, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Classicrocjunkie

Well for as much as i drive my car... maybe 300 miles this season, i figure this is the last set of pads I am going to need for a loooooong time.

haha well see in your case you could go with the drilled and slotted rotors cuz like you said you really dont drive it.

Classicrocjunkie · #12 08-21-2006, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by my99cavy

haha well see in your case you could go with the drilled and slotted rotors cuz like you said you really dont drive it.

pssst.... i've already got em.

my99cavy · #13 08-22-2006, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Classicrocjunkie

pssst.... i've already got em.

haha yeah I know I was just saying.

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