View Poll Results: What Rotor will perform the best and have provide the longest lifespan
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 50. You may not vote on this poll
Need rotor advice
Need rotor advice I am currently running Power Slot Rotors but they are covered in surfaces cracks and the rear is beginning to vibrate during braking over 50. I am looking an inexpensive replacement rotor whether it be another set of power slots or something else. I want a rotor that will resist surface cracks and which use high quality casting and materials, or at least the best that can be offered at an inexpensive price. I am not interested in drilled rotors, generic(auto parts store brand) or big brake kits.
If you vote please explain your reasoning and if you vote other please specify
I am new to looking for aftermarket rotors but have done some reading.
If you vote please explain your reasoning and if you vote other please specify
I am new to looking for aftermarket rotors but have done some reading.
Last edited by kny3twalker; Feb 18, 2008 at 11:31 PM.
I voted for the brembo blanks which I have. More surface area for the pad to grab onto and no excessive use of the pads due to slotting or cross drilled rotors. If your rear rotors are messed up, is it because of burnouts? If so, get a linelock. Also, make sure you bed the pads into the rotors properly, don't shock the rotors with excessive heat by braking too hard in the bedding process.
are the brembo blanks a better quality rotor than the power slots, ignoring the slots on the power slot rotors of course? I am just noticing that the brembos are about 3/4 to 1/2 the price of the power slots.
I am not sure what has caused the vibration but if replacing my rotors will fix it, thats what I will do, but I do doubt it was burn outs.
I am not sure what has caused the vibration but if replacing my rotors will fix it, thats what I will do, but I do doubt it was burn outs.
Pretty much in line with what's been stated so far, my vote goes for the Brembo Blank replacement rotor, or nearly like product.
AFA, the powerslots go, I have had the same experience as mentioned as well, with all of the cracks.
The only comparible product that comes to mind would be the Centric parts premium blank rotors. I had my doubts about these OE replacements at one point, however once I ran them, they really held up to the test of time. It doesn't hurt that the rotor hats are coated on the hat area to resist oxidisation.
An FYI about Centric Parts, they are the company that recently acquired StopTech, which is a quality manufacturer of big brakes. On Stoptech's website, they've also acquired Power Performance Group, the company that produced the powerslot rotor.
Just something I thought I should share.
AFA, the powerslots go, I have had the same experience as mentioned as well, with all of the cracks.
The only comparible product that comes to mind would be the Centric parts premium blank rotors. I had my doubts about these OE replacements at one point, however once I ran them, they really held up to the test of time. It doesn't hurt that the rotor hats are coated on the hat area to resist oxidisation.
An FYI about Centric Parts, they are the company that recently acquired StopTech, which is a quality manufacturer of big brakes. On Stoptech's website, they've also acquired Power Performance Group, the company that produced the powerslot rotor.
Just something I thought I should share.
The only comparible product that comes to mind would be the Centric parts premium blank rotors. I had my doubts about these OE replacements at one point, however once I ran them, they really held up to the test of time. It doesn't hurt that the rotor hats are coated on the hat area to resist oxidisation.
An FYI about Centric Parts, they are the company that recently acquired StopTech, which is a quality manufacturer of big brakes. On Stoptech's website, they've also acquired Power Performance Group, the company that produced the powerslot rotor.
Just something I thought I should share.
An FYI about Centric Parts, they are the company that recently acquired StopTech, which is a quality manufacturer of big brakes. On Stoptech's website, they've also acquired Power Performance Group, the company that produced the powerslot rotor.
Just something I thought I should share.
My OE rotors started to warp around 20,000 miles. Had them blanchard ground, and they stayed good for around another 20K. I replaced them with Bendix rotors from the local discount parts house. They've been goo for the last 25K..........
If you google search for Centric parts, the website should appear with contact information whenwhen you peruse. I would like to post the website, however I don't know it they're a currently registered sponsor here on this site.
My previous experience with StopTech themselves have been excellent as I had several phone consultations with their sales reps about their products. They pretty much remained with the engineering aspects while stating afterwards, "there pretty much isn't any sales pitch" for any of our products. This is a reason I continue to purchase from them.
AFA Bendix rotors, I purchase them here in Australia for my BMW track car, and they're quality as well.
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Napa cheapie blanks. I see no reason to pay Brembo or Powerslot prices for zero upgrade in stopping performance.
My stock rotors started warping at under 10k miles with relatively mild driving. I'm like you - I want quality at a reasonable price, and above all, don't want something that will warp again.
I went with Brembo blanks from a sponsor here, who also did cryo treating. I waited for over 6 months until the Brembos got back in stock. They will be going on the car this weekend.
One of my primary concerns was I would not put on rotors made in China. I don't care who sells them, if they are made in China, quality control is marginal. I won't put their sh*t on my car unless there is no other choice.
I went with Brembo blanks from a sponsor here, who also did cryo treating. I waited for over 6 months until the Brembos got back in stock. They will be going on the car this weekend.
One of my primary concerns was I would not put on rotors made in China. I don't care who sells them, if they are made in China, quality control is marginal. I won't put their sh*t on my car unless there is no other choice.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/sponsor-sales-specials/834900-brembo-blank-now-instock.html
Lets see if I did the link right. If not, I got them from Mike at Rotorsonline.com
Got exactly what I ordered, on time. Good vendor.
Lets see if I did the link right. If not, I got them from Mike at Rotorsonline.com
Got exactly what I ordered, on time. Good vendor.
I voted for the cyro treated rotors because the resist warping. Not sure what blanks PS uses but i heard they use Brembo blanks from somewhere. It would be sweet to have Brembo blanks slotted and cryo treated. I could be wrong on that. One thing i know for sure, PS is cryo treating thier own rotors now.
any rotor can get cryo treated. frozen rotors will treat any rotor but you have to provide
I voted for the cyro treated rotors because the resist warping. Not sure what blanks PS uses but i heard they use Brembo blanks from somewhere. It would be sweet to have Brembo blanks slotted and cryo treated. I could be wrong on that. One thing i know for sure, PS is cryo treating thier own rotors now.
I'm planning on doing a little brake job friday/this weekend... Hopefully a light turn and some pads will clear everything up..