C-West RX7

Well, sort of. OK, I spoke to Brembo while I was at SEMA a few weeks ago about upgraded brakes for the FD. They told me the only kit they have available was the GT kit = big brakes. Not thinking or maybe still hungover from the previous nights parties, it didn't click that I have read on the forum and on Ebay about these slotted and drilled brake replacements. I got in contact with Lisa (Marketing/Communications) at Brembo about this issue and she emailed me this.

"Absouletly not ours, we do not have that drill/slott pattern even available.

This is our frustration in the marketplace as they are Brembo aftermarket rotors. Still Brembo high quality and safety, however, they are cross drilled and slotted by someone else. This is extremely dangeous, as there is a great deal of r and d and engineering skills that go into the process, not simply punching through the disc, like they are doing.

If you have a good relationship with the forum, I encourage the clarification, as most importanly, we are about safety.

All my best, Lisa"


Some of you may not care, but I've heard about these getting warped and cracking from others on the forum. Just thought you would all like to be informed.

Nick

martini

Yes, that is interesting. I was going to buy some of those for my ITR brake upgrade on my CRX..

Thanks.

C-West RX7

Don't mention it. That's what I'm here for.

JoeD

fake ****, wether it be body kits, wheels, or brakes...is nothing but

rx7speed811

damn, thats a trip... doesnt jason sell the stock replacements that are drilled?

DavidZ

I've purchased a set of the drilled/slotted rotors long ago off ebay for my z. The guy who sold it to me said that they are real brembo blank rotors, but drilled or slotted by a machine shop.

I wouldn't recommend buying them though, the set i got were not plated, and began to show signs of rust on the edges and near the hub.

C-West RX7

bump.

silvr94r2

iTrader: (3)

that sucks! I'm a sucker! I bought a set of those about 6mos. ago. I haven't driven the car to see if there is any problems but now I don't want to. Damn! I hate getting screwed! Oh well.....time for a big brake kit

silvr94r2

iTrader: (3)

C-west: thanks for posting that....that's why I love this forum! I always leave feeling a little smarter and more informed.

the_glass_man

iTrader: (2)

This is why I'm going with the 14" AP racing kit!
Does anyone know anything about the HP or HR (Huricane Racing or Performance) kit that Nopi sells for FD's? 6 Pot with upgraded rotorts and calibers, so its says.

NM_Silverback

You know, currently I'm rebuilding my 93. And except for machine shop work I do all the work myself. And last weekend I just finished my suspension using those fake Brembo rotors. And now I need to spend an additional $500.00 for real rotors! Grrrr! Does anyone know how to legally justify dropping my rotors on this guys foot?

Johnny

It's not just ebay...rx7store sells these too...maybe I few other places...
I think they should stop selling this crap or atleast come clean now that they would have to know..

I think maybe I'll just get some poweslots or something now....

Tim McCreary

Brembo cadmium plates their high end rotors so they don't rust. There were several people selling Brembo's that appeared to be drilled/slotted after the fact. There is also one guy that zinc plated his rotors so they did not rust.

Caveat Emptor (unsure of spelling)

Tim McCreary

Alpine

powerslot also gets their rotors from brembo, and then slot and plate the rotors by themself, I do think powerslot does a better quality work.

thanks for letting us know i almost bought one of those.

Jordan

Heh, I almost bought the slotted month ago. hmm...

Thanks for the info. C-West

az_lynx

badass7

Wow, I was just about to order a front set for my car. What process is involved in slotting them?? Also, does anyone have these and if so how are they holding up so far?? I think GoodfellaFD and Chuck West. got a set of these.

hawaii rx-7

Hey, jason, any info on these? How are you getting your crossdrilled slotted brembos? anyone have recomendations on brake rotors? i know brembo does makes cross drilled slotted rotors for our car because that's what they sell with their $3000 big brake upgrade. Also, i seen the little promotional video with the machining in process. What are some other good brake rotors? i think mines are warped... they go sssssssssssssssss shh sssssssssssssssss shhh sssssssssssssssss shhh sssssssssssssssss shhh

power slot?
power stop?
what's the diff?

rx7_lover

power slot - slotted
power stop - cross drilled

RX7-2JOCK

Thanks for the tip C-West !!

hawaii rx-7

so which one would you recommend? slotted vs crossdrilled? which gives you the best extended stopping power? cross drilled i assume... does anyone make good quality crossdrilled sotted rotors?

Mazda Family

did buy mine on Ebay and have had them on for about 6 months and 5 thousand miles (daily driver) and have had no problems. in today business no one seems to make any of the products they market all seems to put their name on them. if they are made and then cross drilled and slotted not in total agreement that this a bad thing. however i do believe we get what we pay for. and the phrase buyer be ware. so i would be cautious and for me i would more than likely purchase them again.
my $.02 worth.

turborotarypower

i also have these rotors with zinc plating. i have had them on my car for 5 months without any problems.





93fd 13.5@101mph stock

87tII soon to be racing

black99

I got a pair of a slotted/cross drilled off of ebay and I have had no problems with them. Whether they are real brembos or not I would probably buy a pair again...

Jerry Nuss

They are brembo rotors that have been plated, drilled and slotted. I have also had plain brembos drilled and frozen for my Dodge Dakota when the stock rotors kept warping.

I had my work done by www.frozenrotors.com.

Much better than stock and they start with brembo rotors then machine them to your specs..