Free parts are the best parts

"Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa) 04/24/2015 at 01:10 • Filed to: None

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Even if they’re used, and especially if they’re performance parts.

I suppose I’m probably going to need better pads now.

wheelhop > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 04/24/2015 at 01:20

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Ehhhh...normally I would agree with you but brake rotors aren’t that expensive. How’s the condition on those (runout, hotspots, micro fractures around the cross drilling)?

StoneCold > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 04/24/2015 at 01:21

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TURN DOWN FOR WHAT?

(To ensure smooth brake performance)

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > wheelhop 04/24/2015 at 01:33

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These are $50 each rotors, which is ridiculous, and they only have a couple thousand miles on them. As far as I can tell the metal is unbroken and has no discoloration or indications of abuse/overheating, which is good because my previous rotors (solid OE-equivalent) keep warping and making the car vibrate, which is super annoying.

daender > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 04/24/2015 at 02:21

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I’m not a fan of drilled AND slotted brake rotors. Drilled rotors work with carbon-ceramic types to help reduce rotational mass and improve cooling but they tend to develop cracks on steel rotors.

Granted, this is usually common on trackday cars and/or mountain-chasers and not on DDs. Slotted rotors are great for racing when you’re generating a lot of heat but they tend eat up pads a lot faster than drilled or blanks. Drilled AND slotted? I just don’t see the point of having both styles.

However, free is free, so rock on!

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > daender 04/24/2015 at 02:42

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the only reason is for looks

Formula one doesnt even use them. they use solid b/c they work the best

daender > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 04/24/2015 at 02:50

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I think that’s also due to the fact F1 cars weigh so little and carry so much speed that they don’t require additional brake cooling (unless you’re Maldonado). Porsche 911s not running the carbon rotors seem to love slotted ones for trackdays.

wheelhop > StoneCold 04/24/2015 at 02:54

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Shouldnt turn a drilled/slotted rotor unfortunately

StoneCold > wheelhop 04/24/2015 at 10:57

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Huh, did not know that. I’ve only had one car with drilled and slotted brakes, but I didn’t own it long enough to do anything with the brakes.