forum429

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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".

Mesh704

so what should i do to improve my braking distance ?

forum429

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.

NVMarkus

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That is kind of contradicting, the BBK's don't have an option for anything but drilled or slotted rotors...

Jlin89

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.

cp2

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TADA!!!

Noeh

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BBK are great for track use because they resist fade and improve braking feel. If you want to reduce braking distance, buy stickier tires.

Mesh704

im sorry to tell you that my friend you was wrong !!

i have changed them with POWERSTOP drilled&slotted rotors !!

i felt the deferent immediately and love them !!

sdotk

Im at 15k miles and want to replace my pads to try to get rid of the squeak and dust. Do you think it would be wise to change the rotors or is it too early? Also, should i replace the front and rear pads?
When you purchase them, do they come in a pair? Someone please help a lost soul.

sdotk

^^ can anyone help me out?

cp2

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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.