Brake Question

[3G GT]

i need ya's opinion on brake systems. ive seen the AEM big brake kit but that's to much for me right now. i need some thing that is stock size but with more performance. i'm looking for just the front or all four if prise is good. i found one deal at http://www.turboimport.com/catalog/2000_eclipse.htm
but i dont know if this is a rip off or a good deal. i would really appreciate ya's input.

[eclipsed4utoo]

i guess theres only one way to find out. they seem to be pretty cheap though. and you know what we say about cheap performance parts. i just have one question for them....the first and second picture are advertised for the 2000+ V6 eclipse. yet, if you click on the first picture, it will say that these brakes are for a 95-98 GST and they have brembo in the background. you can look at the pictures and tell that the brake rotors are different yet they are advertised for the same car but then they have different prices. seems kinda fishy to me. it may just be me though

[3G GT]

ive decided im going with the Power Slot rotors. every one over at Club3G has posted got things about them.

[buckchuck27]

my friend has those and they worked. he had to replace it back discs on his laser and since he wanted somethin better then stock he bought those, and when i drove his car to test it cuz he didnt turst the job i did puttin them on, they seemed to work considerably well bein in the back.

[eclipsed4utoo]

yeah get the power slots. ive heard horror stories about cross-drilled and slotted rotors.

[rodbls]

Originally Posted by eclipsed4utoo

yeah get the power slots. ive heard horror stories about cross-drilled and slotted rotors.

Slotted rotors are actally very very strong. Cross drilled are good performance for STREET applications, but not for race...the ultra high heat created in race enviornments make the cross drilled rotors crack/explode causing consideral damage. I have powerstop (not powerslot) cross drilled on all 4 wheels of my 00GT, and noticed a much improved break pedal feel, and with the high performance pads I put on, there is very little fade under multiple extreme stops. Since you are looking for street app. only, It really doesnt matter what you go with (slotted rotors tend to be a little on the pad hungry side because they are designed for race applications where fresh pad is always wanted on the rotor). Since you are staying OEM spec, the biggest thing you need to look at is a good set of pads. Good pads on OEM rotors will make a world of difference when it comes to stopping power (although softer pads perform better in colder weather when the brakes are cold, but hard semi-race pads are fantastic after you get them warmed up).

Stupid comment, but make sure you also use good brake fluid, and bleed your lines after you put your pads in...if there is ANY air in your lines you will know right away...just bleed them again. Make sure you dont take your foot off the brake pedal until the bleeder valve is closed all the way, or you will get big time air in your lines...pain in the ass.

[eclipsed4utoo]

Originally Posted by rodbls

Slotted rotors are actally very very strong. Cross drilled are good performance for STREET applications, but not for race...the ultra high heat created in race enviornments make the cross drilled rotors crack/explode causing consideral damage. I have powerstop (not powerslot) cross drilled on all 4 wheels of my 00GT, and noticed a much improved break pedal feel, and with the high performance pads I put on, there is very little fade under multiple extreme stops. Since you are looking for street app. only, It really doesnt matter what you go with (slotted rotors tend to be a little on the pad hungry side because they are designed for race applications where fresh pad is always wanted on the rotor). Since you are staying OEM spec, the biggest thing you need to look at is a good set of pads. Good pads on OEM rotors will make a world of difference when it comes to stopping power (although softer pads perform better in colder weather when the brakes are cold, but hard semi-race pads are fantastic after you get them warmed up).

Stupid comment, but make sure you also use good brake fluid, and bleed your lines after you put your pads in...if there is ANY air in your lines you will know right away...just bleed them again. Make sure you dont take your foot off the brake pedal until the bleeder valve is closed all the way, or you will get big time air in your lines...pain in the ass.

yes i know this. slotted rotors are great and cross-drilled rotors are get. but ive heard horror stories about cross-drilled slotted rotors. Baer has cross-drilled slotted rotors. one or the other is great, but putting them together seems to be a horrible combination

[rodbls]

Originally Posted by eclipsed4utoo

yes i know this. slotted rotors are great and cross-drilled rotors are get. but ive heard horror stories about cross-drilled slotted rotors. Baer has cross-drilled slotted rotors. one or the other is great, but putting them together seems to be a horrible combination

Got ya...i thought you just meant in general...agree with the togeather thing.