Whats a solid set of rotors?
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Staging Lane
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From: Michigan
Whats a solid set of rotors? I just bought a 2001 Trans Am Ws6 and the rotors are rusted, and i was looking for a new set. I like the slotted style, but when i looked for them i cant tell if they truely work good. I know brembo has good stuff, but is there anything else?
When you say "rusted" are you talking the face of them? If so, that'll come off with a few miles of driving. If you're talking about the hat (center portion) take a wire brush to it, then paint it with high-temp paint (Autozone). If you're meaning they've rusted beyond repair, Autozone blanks will be good for anything up to hardcore road racing.
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The autozone blanks aren't really great. I only get about 30K miles out of a set before they start to warp (w/ Hawk HPS pads).
I would suggest looking at the Brembo blank rotors on TireRack.com. They are only about $10 more each than the AZ rotors, but are made of much higher quality metal.
I would suggest looking at the Brembo blank rotors on TireRack.com. They are only about $10 more each than the AZ rotors, but are made of much higher quality metal.
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Staging Lane
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From: Michigan
I seen another thread that talked about slotted/drilled rotors. I think they look a lot better than blanks. Do they eat up brake pads any more than blanks do though? Also, are hawk performance ceramic pads one of the best, as in low dust and pretty good performance?
Originally Posted by joejoe22
I seen another thread that talked about slotted/drilled rotors. I think they look a lot better than blanks. Do they eat up brake pads any more than blanks do though? Also, are hawk performance ceramic pads one of the best, as in low dust and pretty good performance?
Basically, they are for looks. Do a good search here, there is plenty of info on this topic. Which is probably one of the most exhausted ones on this site.
Jon
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no, racecars don't really use drilled/slotted anymore. like the other guy says, a search will help, if it ever works. pads are made of different materials now, they don't create a gas bubble like they did a few years ago. drilled/slotted are really ONLY for looks now. they'll eat up pads faster, and will NOT stop any better. if you're out for looks, they get them. if you really want to upgrade your stopping performance, get Brembo blanks.
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Verdad Gallardo i watched a lot of racing this past year and attended a lot of races, and basiclly the cars that arent running carbon brakes are running some kind of slotted, slotted drilled setup, like the Porsche gt3 cup cars., but your right, blanks are probably the best for or cars.
Originally Posted by RacerScott
i watched a lot of racing this past year and attended a lot of races, and basiclly the cars that arent running carbon brakes are running some kind of slotted, slotted drilled setup, like the Porsche gt3 cup cars., but your right, blanks are probably the best for or cars.
My $.02, hope that helps.
Jon
