Brake pads/rotors
#16
Unless you want to change your brake pads once a year or less you should stick with blanks.
I don't understand how people get the inception on slotted/drilled rotors will improves braking performance.
They don't do crap on the street other than slicing your brake pads.
Not even so called "Spirited Street Driving".
#17
Instructor
+1
Unless you want to change your brake pads once a year or less you should stick with blanks.
I don't understand how people get the inception on slotted/drilled rotors will improves braking performance.
They don't do crap on the street other than slicing your brake pads.
Not even so called "Spirited Street Driving".
Unless you want to change your brake pads once a year or less you should stick with blanks.
I don't understand how people get the inception on slotted/drilled rotors will improves braking performance.
They don't do crap on the street other than slicing your brake pads.
Not even so called "Spirited Street Driving".
#18
Pick the right pads is the one way to go.
Stainless Steel brake lines will improves pedal feel.
Or get some aftermarket big brake kits like Brembo, Stoptech or AP is the ultimate way to do it.
All those but not slotted or cross drilled rotors.
Stainless Steel brake lines will improves pedal feel.
Or get some aftermarket big brake kits like Brembo, Stoptech or AP is the ultimate way to do it.
All those but not slotted or cross drilled rotors.
#20
BBKs require drill/slotted rotors due to their larger size. Without ventilation holes they would over heat causing a reduction in braking performance. Larger rotors = more contact surface = more friction = more heat. For the size of our brakes, blank works best.
#23
Instructor
i have changed them with POWERSTOP drilled&slotted rotors !!
i felt the deferent immediately and love them !!
#24
Every driver is different. The original poster said his pads were at 3mm. That is the end of their life. If you are going to replace the pads, you replace the rotors. I already posted that if you go to Rock Auto you can pick up premium pads and rotors for about $200 for everything.
Mike
Mike
When you purchase them, do they come in a pair? Someone please help a lost soul.
#26
Racer
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it's not really necessary to replace the rotors when changing out your pads. you don't have to change out the rears the same time as the fronts and vice versa. just make sure that they're good life in them. if you have the spare funds and are having a set replaced that would save you some time down the road. now, if you're changing front set, change both driver and passenger side and same w/ rear brakes. a good rule of thumb is also to turn the rotors when changing pads. I know there are some on here that will say that you don't have to, but to have a clear conscience, it's nice to have a clean flat rotor than have little tracks that may have been left by uneven brake wear. when you buy brake pads, I believe they come as a front and rear set...but it's been a while since I've bought brake pads. either way, just buy both left and right side at the same time. hope this helps.
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