Aftermarket Brake Rotor Options
02-14-11, 07:35 PM
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Aftermarket Brake Rotor Options
I know this subject has been beaten somewhat to death, but after an exhaustive search I still couldn't find the answers I was looking for - I'm wondering what companies make direct replacement rotors (specifically drilled and/or slotted) for the stock IS250/IS350 brake system, and which brands are "best" (or at least which ones to avoid).
Here's the list of available options I've come up with after searching:
Drilled/Slotted Rotor Replacements:
StopTech (PowerSlot [Slotted] & SportStop [Drilled] brands - a subsidiary of Centric)
R1 Concepts (3rd party company that cuts & coats Centric blanks)
EBC
Rotora
DBA
Quick Stop Pro
OEM/Blank Rotor Replacements:
Centric (seems to be recommended most often)
Lexus OEM
88rotors
StopTech
Brembo
Thoughts?
Here's the list of available options I've come up with after searching:
Drilled/Slotted Rotor Replacements:
StopTech (PowerSlot [Slotted] & SportStop [Drilled] brands - a subsidiary of Centric)
R1 Concepts (3rd party company that cuts & coats Centric blanks)
EBC
Rotora
DBA
Quick Stop Pro
OEM/Blank Rotor Replacements:
Centric (seems to be recommended most often)
Lexus OEM
88rotors
StopTech
Brembo
Thoughts?
Last edited by brociouz; 06-15-11 at 11:20 AM.
02-15-11, 06:23 AM
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If it's primarily a show car with very little real use get drilled, otherwise it's inferior to every other choice.
If it's entirely a street car then get blanks, they're superior to every other choice.
if it's a car that will see track use in additional to street use then consider slotted- they do offer some advantages on a track, though none on the street, and have the drawback of eating pads about 25% faster than blanks.
If it's entirely a street car then get blanks, they're superior to every other choice.
if it's a car that will see track use in additional to street use then consider slotted- they do offer some advantages on a track, though none on the street, and have the drawback of eating pads about 25% faster than blanks.
02-15-11, 10:39 AM
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If it's primarily a show car with very little real use get drilled, otherwise it's inferior to every other choice.
If it's entirely a street car then get blanks, they're superior to every other choice.
if it's a car that will see track use in additional to street use then consider slotted- they do offer some advantages on a track, though none on the street, and have the drawback of eating pads about 25% faster than blanks.
If it's entirely a street car then get blanks, they're superior to every other choice.
if it's a car that will see track use in additional to street use then consider slotted- they do offer some advantages on a track, though none on the street, and have the drawback of eating pads about 25% faster than blanks.
I believe that's true. Do you know if those drilled/slotted StopTech rotors are still being sold? Seems that they only have slotted OR drilled now.
03-04-11, 01:26 AM
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I would like to know as well! I just want to switch out my oem for some slotted/drill rotars. my car is a show car soo i want the brake system looking good. What kind of rotar fits? i dont really have a clue about brake system. Bc i see these 8 pot 6 pot im just like uhhh would this fit for my is350 o.O?
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03-04-11, 03:00 AM
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I bought a set of Raybestos "advanced technology" rotors recently, have not put them on yet though. The quality looks really good, the center & rotor vents are painted black. I was mostly surprised at how much rotors actually weigh (heavy).
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I think any of those listed are gonna be almost identical in performance. I think you would be wasting money buying the most expensive rotor compared to the cheapest one. I doubt any difference would be a noticeable improvement.
06-15-11, 11:56 AM
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^ I've been reading that R1 concepts is the best bang for the buck. They take Centric blanks (very high quality) and then machine them to look pretty. They also coat them so they don't rust. All the complaints I've seen about R1 concepts were about rusting, but that issue seems to have been fixed.
06-15-11, 01:19 PM
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I put a set of R1 Concepts drilled and slotted rotors on my car with EBC green pads. They worked great at first (these were put on July,2010), however from what I've been told the pads were not hard enough to scrub the rotor clear so I ended up with the picture attached. Needless to say I'm looking for some new rotors myself and I'll probably go with the Power Slots.
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