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slidr
02-13-2005, 09:14 PM
I was thinking about getting some slotted or cross drilled rotors, but will those types of rotors increase brake pad wear?

Anyone know?

The resons I'm asking is that I can get a set of aftermarket rotors for around the same price as stock rotors.
liquidg
02-13-2005, 09:23 PM
don't get drilled, they are weak and only for show. You could get some powerslot slotted rotters for a decent price.
slidr
02-13-2005, 09:39 PM
Originally posted by liquidg
don't get drilled, they are weak and only for show. You could get some powerslot slotted rotters for a decent price. Would they wear the pads faster like the drilled ones would?

Like cheese on a grater?
liquidg
02-14-2005, 08:02 AM
the drilled are weaker then the regular or slotted. The slotted will eat your brake pads a little faster I believe
marcus_GTS
02-14-2005, 09:01 AM
Both slotted and drilled will increase pad wear - the cheese grater comparison you made is a good one. You definitely can get aftermarket rotors for the same price or less than stock, but I'd stick with stock rotors. The metal and machining of these is very good, whereas with the cheaper aftermarket you'll be getting poorer quality in both areas. When I bought replacement rotors, the only other ones I considered were the Brembo stock replacement units (no drilling or slotting.) They were just as expensive as the stock units, so I chose the stock rotors.
slidr
02-14-2005, 04:46 PM
Originally posted by marcus_GTS
Both slotted and drilled will increase pad wear - the cheese grater comparison you made is a good one. You definitely can get aftermarket rotors for the same price or less than stock, but I'd stick with stock rotors. The metal and machining of these is very good, whereas with the cheaper aftermarket you'll be getting poorer quality in both areas. When I bought replacement rotors, the only other ones I considered were the Brembo stock replacement units (no drilling or slotting.) They were just as expensive as the stock units, so I chose the stock rotors. Thanks. I guess this is one of the few parts on the car that is actually worth replacing with the same part. ;)