Cross drilled? or Slotted?

[starchland]

i got cross drilled and slotted brembos from honda-tech, havent had any problems yet with warping, which was like the plague on oem shit

[williamsvt]

I have the cross-drilled/slotted style and have no complaints. Actually, I haven't had the need for a brake pad change in 4 1/2 YEARS! The brake pads still have plenty of meat on them due to the way that the rotors are designed. I have read that some of you guys have had this style of rotors and have experienced cracks in them. Not me!

the calibers you got on there look pretty serious, how much did those run you and what kind are they?

[R33cb7]

the calibers you got on there look pretty serious, how much did those run you and what kind are they?

They're stock my friend.........amazing what some caliper brush-on paint and Hawk brake pad decals can do.

[williamsvt]

They're stock my friend.........amazing what some caliper brush-on paint and Hawk brake pad decals can do.

lol..yea, geezus..wow..im speechless..

[DeathFromAbove]

i heard that brembo's drilled rotors are in fact forged and not simply drilled afterwards, making them just about as reliable as blanks.

on the other hand, my friend's AEM BBK for his rsx experienced crack within a year, to which they replaced them for a nominal charge. so slotted aren't immune to it either.

slotted supposedly also cut away at the pad quicker, and drilled supposedly act like a cheese grater...i don't see how any of that can really be true though as everything is recessed.

cheers.

[azian21485]

Everyone, take a step back, relax, and think about how a car stops. Pretty simple mechanisms. Now:

Is it physically possible for a drilled or slotted rotor to stop better than a blank rotor on the street in dry conditions? It's a pretty simple answer...common sense.

Drilled and slotted rotors DO have an advantage on the track to prevent brake fade. That's all they do. Their main design is to reduce brake fade with a side benefit of reducing weight and slightly better braking in wet conditions.

If you get them for looks, that's another story.

If you just need to replace brakes or want a little better braking, get some cheap autozone rotors with great pads and great tires. Better than throwing down a couple extra bills every year (depending on usage obviously) on "cool" looking rotors you don't need.

[starchland]

I believe that the main criteria for a good disc brake is the material used and its ability to handle heat without warping. slotted and drilled help heat disspertion. works for me so far.

[D16Z^racing]

people say the cross drilled crack after awhile. they costs about the same. can't think of anything bad about slotted accept they make a light whirling noise. later.

I'd get cross drilled. I ran Brembo C/D rotors on my EH and loved them! Never cracked or warped over serious driving.

[oneoffaccord]

slotted is my opinion. i got a friend that has cross drilled on his talon and they are horrable. they are rusted, warped and stop like shit. a other friend of mine had cross drilled on his gsr at the time his ca stopped worse than mine at the tim. i had slotted in front. drum out back. everybody has his/her opinion. just you your best judgement

[wed3k]

drilled only

[phatdoughnut]

Everyone, take a step back, relax, and think about how a car stops. Pretty simple mechanisms. Now:

Is it physically possible for a drilled or slotted rotor to stop better than a blank rotor on the street in dry conditions? It's a pretty simple answer...common sense.

Drilled and slotted rotors DO have an advantage on the track to prevent brake fade. That's all they do. Their main design is to reduce brake fade with a side benefit of reducing weight and slightly better braking in wet conditions.

If you get them for looks, that's another story.

If you just need to replace brakes or want a little better braking, get some cheap autozone rotors with great pads and great tires. Better than throwing down a couple extra bills every year (depending on usage obviously) on "cool" looking rotors you don't need.

i agree with him..

[LOGICx420x]

Autozone rotors for 24.95 cant beat that ....

[Dhsmokymcpot]

yea it really depends on your application. Its been said before that c/d and slotted rotors are for heat dissipation and to help brake fade. Ive got Brembo C/D and slotted all around and advance ceramic pads. Best thing ive done to the car yet. Has saved my ass a couple of times. Old ones were warped and i dont think they had been replaced since new

[KillerCam282]

drilled only

The best proven budget combo for CB7s were Powerslot rotors and Hawk HPS brake pads.

EDIT: + for the brake lines. That will increase pedal response which will in turn decrease the time it takes for you to stop.

For faster stops, bigger rotors and more clamping power via multi-piston calipers.

[blackcb7]

i have had cross drilled from pep boys along with ceramic pads and dot 4 brake fluid, it stop very good and haven't had problems like cracking or warping for about 6 months

cross drilled for the win