brake rotors

[TheGr8Schlotzky]

i can tell my front rotors are warped and all four are glazed, so i was either going to turn them, or get some drilled/slotted new ones. I've heard they have better endurance and all, but i've also heard they don't stop any faster, and really all they do is wear the pads down faster because it's grinding against an uneven surface. Are they worth it? i'm sure turning them would be about $10 a piece, and new ones would be closer to $140 total, that's a $100 difference, but is it worth it?

[RicE-ter]

Re: brake rotors

I've heard they have better endurance and all, but i've also heard they don't stop any faster, and really all they do is wear the pads down faster because it's grinding against an uneven surface. ..., but is it worth it?

of course they wouldnt make u stop ne faster, 4 that u need upgraded calipers, fluid, and pads. the vents, holes, and slots just vent hot gases or rain to prevent, among other things, brake fade. looks wise sure its worth it i plan to get some slotted rotors. it depends on how much u wana spend really and how soon do you need that sweet look.

and i think this falls under the sub categories of the "SUSPENSION" section

[TheGr8Schlotzky]

Re: brake rotors

well, i wasn't sure so i thought general would work...

So unless i ride my brake constantly, it's really going to make no difference except in appearance. Well, i have the stock z28 alloys on my 96, so i would be able to see the rotors a whole lot anyway, so i might just stick to what's cheaper and just get mine turned, maybe later on i'll get some drilled/slotted.

[slow6]

Re: brake rotors

i would consider it an expensive downgrade
brakes are one of the most important parts that everyones
lives depend on

[kristen]

Re: brake rotors

but then you have my case where my camaro isn't my daily driver so i don't really worry about going threw breaks that fast. haven had to change them in over 2 years. and i still have alot left.

plus they look so bad a$$

[Den69RS96]

Re: brake rotors

Stock rotors are thinner than most aftermarket rotors so they have a tendancy to warp quicker and most auto store replacements are made in china and thinner than the stock rotor. Stock size aftermarket rotors like the powerslots will help with brake fade as said earlier, but they are also thicker so they won't warp like a stock rotor. If you use the recommended Hawk brake pads, your braking performance will increase. Thunder racing sells a kit with 4 rotors, pads, brake fluid, and stainless steel flex lines. Thats what I have on my car and I noticed better braking performance in dry and wet with no fade. I've had them on the car for almost 2 years and still no warping. My stock brakes were replaced twice under warrenty when I first bought my camaro.

[BLLDOGG]

Re: brake rotors

the bad thing about the slotted and drilled rotors is they crack easily.

[Savorybacon]

Re: brake rotors

That made me weary reading about the rotors cracking and reading that post about iRotors cross drilled, I just purchased new rotors and went with Gold Replacements at Advanced. As long as I don't have warped rotors anymore I'm happy.

[HokieBird]

Re: brake rotors

The problem with slotted and drilled rotors cracking is generally because a company takes a rotor then drills or slots it. The rotor should be designed with drilling or slotting in mind not just an after thought to charge more money. Which is what a lot of random companys are doing.