Stop-Tech Drilled & Slotted Installed

scorpion90 · 04-26-2009, 11:01 PM

Doesn't ABS really make this a moot point. I mean, the computer reads the tire speed and once it see's it start to lock up, it pulses the system to keep the braking at max mu. The only thing the brake rotors might do is dissipate the heat better for brake fade. Seems that's only useful if at the track.

Know, if we could just shut off ABS, that might be a different story.

RCZ · 04-29-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by scorpion90

Doesn't ABS really make this a moot point. I mean, the computer reads the tire speed and once it see's it start to lock up, it pulses the system to keep the braking at max mu. The only thing the brake rotors might do is dissipate the heat better for brake fade. Seems that's only useful if at the track.

Know, if we could just shut off ABS, that might be a different story.

Close, ABS is better described as resetting grip once grip has been overcome. It allows the tire to rotate for a split second so that you can 1) use the grip to steer and 2) use the grip to stop. Slotted/drilled rotors became big when the materials used for rotors in racing benefited from the cooling effects of doing so. Nowadays, most will argue that rotor design/materials dissipates enough heat so that you no longer need the slots. However, that doesn't mean that there is no benefit from it. Design has changed a bit though..for example they don't put the drilled holes in a row because that leads to fractures over time. Most people opt for slotted or combinations of the two.

Stoptech makes quality products and the one mini got is no exception. Great bang for the buck!

My personal favorite is this one though.

Sorry to highjack the thread. Back to Minicobras ride and new brakes!

Minicobra1 · 04-29-2009, 10:29 PM

Those look pretty awesome, must cost a bundle though

ChrisSlicks · 04-30-2009, 08:20 AM

Those are the DBA kangaroo paw brake rotors from Australia, looks like the top of the line 5000XS series shown there. They are excellent rotors. Their design dramatically increases the cooling surface area so they should run a little cooler. The colored stripes you see are temperature sensitive paint that will change color so you know how hot the rotor at the end of a session.

They don't have a 370Z application yet unfortunately. But for comparison these rotors for a 350Z were about $800 for front only. But they do have some cheaper models for those that aren't into *alls out racing.

04-26-2009, 11:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
scorpion90 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Akron, Ohio Age: 77 Posts: 109 Drives: 370Z Base 7AT+Sports Rep Power: 284	Abs? Doesn't ABS really make this a moot point. I mean, the computer reads the tire speed and once it see's it start to lock up, it pulses the system to keep the braking at max mu. The only thing the brake rotors might do is dissipate the heat better for brake fade. Seems that's only useful if at the track. Know, if we could just shut off ABS, that might be a different story.

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04-30-2009, 08:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 654	Those are the DBA kangaroo paw brake rotors from Australia, looks like the top of the line 5000XS series shown there. They are excellent rotors. Their design dramatically increases the cooling surface area so they should run a little cooler. The colored stripes you see are temperature sensitive paint that will change color so you know how hot the rotor at the end of a session. They don't have a 370Z application yet unfortunately. But for comparison these rotors for a 350Z were about $800 for front only. But they do have some cheaper models for those that aren't into *alls out racing.