Cross Drilled Brake Rotors - 1st and 2nd Gen
03-03-06, 10:49 PM
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Cross Drilled Brake Rotors - 1st and 2nd Gen
I'm in need of front and rear cross drilled brake rotors for my 84 GSL and 88 convertible. Does anyone know if these type rotors are even available for these late model cars? Any direction is much appreciated.....
03-04-06, 12:24 AM
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Yes they are available but they are a waste of money and are only for show, unless you're still running asbestos brake pads.
You will get better performance and value from a good set of blanks.
You will get better performance and value from a good set of blanks.
03-04-06, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ARD T2
What about slotted?
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Slotted ain't so bad. Race teams run slotted rotors and the reason I hear is because they keep the brake pads surface "fresh".
03-05-06, 08:35 PM
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isnt the purpose of slotted rotors to disapate heat and to help glaze your pads? .. .. Personal opinion for street driving they arent very functional for street use. Just get a really decent set of brake pads. Eg. Hawk brake pads or projectu pads..
If you search there is a few posts on drilled vs. slotted rotors.. I know you are inquiring about only slotted, but there is a far bit of info..https://www.rx7club.com/sitemap/t-480082.html
This is a quote from carl byck..
Race team quotes...
If you proceed to read the post it talks on how slotted is genrally recommended for race application. Im not sure if you are using it for such purposes, but for general street use, its a waste of your money.
If you search there is a few posts on drilled vs. slotted rotors.. I know you are inquiring about only slotted, but there is a far bit of info..https://www.rx7club.com/sitemap/t-480082.html
This is a quote from carl byck..
Carl Byck06-30-04, 01:30 AM
Damon, I use power slot fronts on my FC, they definitely "flutter", both audibly, and as feedback through the pedal. That said, you actually get used to it, and it gives you an audible/tactile cue as to how the brakes are working. They do wear pads a little faster as well. I like them in addition due to the "theory"
that if you glaze your pads it will clean them up quickly (read, wear) As for brakes with cast holes, there are several, in fact SCC magazine used them in their project FD, until they failed on the street LOL. So, my vote is for slotted(pad wear aside) followed by solid. Carl
Damon, I use power slot fronts on my FC, they definitely "flutter", both audibly, and as feedback through the pedal. That said, you actually get used to it, and it gives you an audible/tactile cue as to how the brakes are working. They do wear pads a little faster as well. I like them in addition due to the "theory"
that if you glaze your pads it will clean them up quickly (read, wear) As for brakes with cast holes, there are several, in fact SCC magazine used them in their project FD, until they failed on the street LOL. So, my vote is for slotted(pad wear aside) followed by solid. Carl
jimlab06-30-04, 03:24 PM
Crossdrilling and even slotting are appearance modifications only these days. People justify them by using arguments like the ones above because it makes them feel like they got more for their money, but the facts are that a solid rotor will perform just as well as a drilled or slotted rotor of the same size. However, people want the performance look, so they buy drilled/slotted rotors, even if they provide no increase in performance. Does painting a brake caliper red improve its clamping force?
Crossdrilling and even slotting are appearance modifications only these days. People justify them by using arguments like the ones above because it makes them feel like they got more for their money, but the facts are that a solid rotor will perform just as well as a drilled or slotted rotor of the same size. However, people want the performance look, so they buy drilled/slotted rotors, even if they provide no increase in performance. Does painting a brake caliper red improve its clamping force?
Baer.Slotted surfaces are what Baer recommends for track only use. Slotted only rotors are offered as an option for any of Baer?s offerings."
If you proceed to read the post it talks on how slotted is genrally recommended for race application. Im not sure if you are using it for such purposes, but for general street use, its a waste of your money.
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