Advantages to slotted or drilled rotors? I don't think so.

Acepro · 08-01-2009, 10:49 AM

Using my G35 as a test bed for possible upgrades to my Z, I noticed that with the Hawk HPS pads that I'm getting superior braking performance versus the stock Akebonos. I have an engineering background so it annoys me when brake manufacturers try to ******** about dubious benefits of whatever products they're selling.
I have the Sport package for my 370Z and the brakes are very powerful. In fact, in one of the comparos (can't remember if it's C&D or MT), the 370Z stopped in 103 ft which is the same as the 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo. Now granted, one-time stopping distance is a function of tire grip and curb weight, not necessarily the efficiency of your brake system. My first planned upgrades for my 370Z are to swap out the brake fluid with Brembo high-temp fluid and maybe the pads because of the widely-reported rotor scoring issues. Anyone try these upgrades and have any results to report?

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08-01-2009, 10:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Acepro Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New York Posts: 5 Drives: 09 370Z TOUR SPT AT Rep Power: 18	Using my G35 as a test bed for possible upgrades to my Z, I noticed that with the Hawk HPS pads that I'm getting superior braking performance versus the stock Akebonos. I have an engineering background so it annoys me when brake manufacturers try to ******** about dubious benefits of whatever products they're selling. I have the Sport package for my 370Z and the brakes are very powerful. In fact, in one of the comparos (can't remember if it's C&D or MT), the 370Z stopped in 103 ft which is the same as the 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo. Now granted, one-time stopping distance is a function of tire grip and curb weight, not necessarily the efficiency of your brake system. My first planned upgrades for my 370Z are to swap out the brake fluid with Brembo high-temp fluid and maybe the pads because of the widely-reported rotor scoring issues. Anyone try these upgrades and have any results to report?