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

M.J. · 08-01-2009, 01:54 PM

I totally agree with Hawk pads being a good first place to start if you are doing a simple brake upgrade. And like I said up there ^ much of what you say is good information. But you didn't personally test anything but standard style rotors, Hawk pads, and high temp fluid on your G. And magazine test articles are well, magazines. Road and Track tested the 370z base from 70mph n 161 feet. Then they recorded 163 feet from 70 with the sport brakes. We would still rather have the bigger brake package from the sport right? I think the thing is. I find it very difficult to accept the statement that there are no benefits to slotted or drilled rotors. I believe it's more of a cost to consumer issue for most manufactures. And okay, the aftermarket being what it is there is a Ton of hype on brake rotors. But still.
I'm just saying.

Snakebite202 · 08-01-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by M.J.

But you didn't personally test anything but standard style rotors, Hawk pads, and high temp fluid on your G. And magazine test articles are well, magazines. I find it very difficult to accept the statement that there are no benefits to slotted or drilled rotors. I believe it's more of a cost to consumer issue for most manufactures. And okay, the aftermarket being what it is there is a Ton of hype on brake rotors. But still.
I'm just saying.

And this is where a lot of people who start this debate seem to base their information - I have been on countless car forums where this disscussion/debate starts and none of them seem to come from any real test or personal experience, just the few people who complain of cracked drilled rotors that they bought from ebay.

kannibul · 11-19-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by M.J.

I totally agree with Hawk pads being a good first place to start if you are doing a simple brake upgrade. And like I said up there ^ much of what you say is good information. But you didn't personally test anything but standard style rotors, Hawk pads, and high temp fluid on your G. And magazine test articles are well, magazines. Road and Track tested the 370z base from 70mph n 161 feet. Then they recorded 163 feet from 70 with the sport brakes. We would still rather have the bigger brake package from the sport right? I think the thing is. I find it very difficult to accept the statement that there are no benefits to slotted or drilled rotors. I believe it's more of a cost to consumer issue for most manufactures. And okay, the aftermarket being what it is there is a Ton of hype on brake rotors. But still.
I'm just saying.

Interesting - 2ft longer stopping with the sport brakes? How is that possible? The only thing I can think of is higher weight in the rotors, wheels and tires...

ResIpsa · 11-19-2009, 12:35 PM

Check out the rotors on my old G35 after a day at Summit Point...

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08-01-2009, 01:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
M.J. Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 68 Drives: '09 370 White, 6spd. Rep Power: 17	I totally agree with Hawk pads being a good first place to start if you are doing a simple brake upgrade. And like I said up there ^ much of what you say is good information. But you didn't personally test anything but standard style rotors, Hawk pads, and high temp fluid on your G. And magazine test articles are well, magazines. Road and Track tested the 370z base from 70mph n 161 feet. Then they recorded 163 feet from 70 with the sport brakes. We would still rather have the bigger brake package from the sport right? I think the thing is. I find it very difficult to accept the statement that there are no benefits to slotted or drilled rotors. I believe it's more of a cost to consumer issue for most manufactures. And okay, the aftermarket being what it is there is a Ton of hype on brake rotors. But still. I'm just saying.